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This post was written by the team behind DataCamp, the online interactive learning platform for data science.

After being dubbed “sexiest job of the 21st Century” by Harvard Business Review, data scientists have stirred the interest of the general public. Many people are intrigued by this job, namely because the name has an interesting ring to it. But it is exactly the name that also raises a lot of questions. Because what is a data scientist and what do data scientists do exactly? Many of us who devote their lives to data science have frequently been confronted with questions like these.

The answers to these questions are mostly not as straightforward as you would expect: a short search on Google with the string of words “How to become a data scientist” shows that the concept has different meanings to different people. In addition, many articles indeed suggest various tools, courses and applications for people to become a data scientist, and with good reason: the options are unlimited. But let’s face it, for someone that is not familiar with the field, this advice may sometimes seem like a jungle of information. What’s more, they could work demotivating: the descriptions are sometimes fearfully long and the many details often hit the readers as an overwhelming avalanche.

DataCamp’s Guide to Becoming a Data Scientist

With all this in mind, DataCamp decided to help those who can’t see the forest for the trees: we designed a step-by-step infographic that clearly outlines how you can become a data scientist in 8 easy steps. This visual guide is meant for everyone that is interested in learning data science or for everyone that has already become a data scientist but wants some additional resources for further perfection. The infographic is called “Become a data scientist in 8 easy steps”. Have a look at it!

Source: blog.datacamp.com

If you are thinking about becoming a data scientist, do not be taken aback by the eight steps that are presented in the infographic. We would like to emphasize that becoming a data scientist takes time and personal investment, but that the journey is everything but dull! And don’t forget, there are plenty of courses available to set you on the right way.

If you are already a data scientist, drop us a line at [email protected] if you think of other steps that you have undertaken in your professional journey.

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