Data Science for Beginners

The data foundations before any ML
Learn AI & machine learningCurriculum (10 weeks)MITRuns locallyJupyterBeginner
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What is Data Science for Beginners?

A 10-week Microsoft curriculum on data science fundamentals: statistics, data wrangling, visualisation and ethics — the groundwork most ML courses assume you already have.

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Data Science for Beginners at a glance

CategoryLearn AI & machine learning
TypeCurriculum (10 weeks)
LicenseMIT
Runs locallyYes
Built withJupyter
Skill levelBeginner
Best forbuilding the foundations ML courses skip

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FAQ

Is Data Science for Beginners free?

Data Science for Beginners is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Data Science for Beginners locally?

Yes. Data Science for Beginners is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

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