From the course: Twelve Myths about Data Science

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Anyone can become a data scientist with a short online course

Anyone can become a data scientist with a short online course

From the course: Twelve Myths about Data Science

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Anyone can become a data scientist with a short online course

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- In today's digital age, there's a myth that anyone can become a data scientist with a short online course, but is this belief grounded in reality? Let's dive into this and uncover the potential consequences of believing in it. The idea that becoming a data scientist is simple as completing a short online course is pretty widely accepted. With the proliferation of online learning platforms, there's this common perception that anyone can acquire the necessary skills, just kind of quick and easy. You may hear people say things like, I signed up for an online data science course and landed a job right after completing it. It's amazing how accessible learning has become. Or, with the rise of AI, I fear that there won't be any jobs left for humans to do. However, the reality is far more complex than that. While online courses do offer valuable resources and instruction, like this one, they cannot replace the depth and knowledge and experience gained through formal education and practical…

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