datacamp: clear as data
We think DataCamp is the best platform for self-paced learning for data science skills development.
DataCamp is the most intuitive learning platform for data science and analytics. Learn any time, anywhere and become an expert in R, Python, SQL, and more. DataCamp’s learn-by-doing methodology combines short expert videos and hands-on-the-keyboard exercises to help learners retain knowledge. DataCamp offers 350+ courses by expert instructors on topics such as importing data, data visualization, and machine learning. They’re constantly expanding their curriculum to keep up with the latest technology trends and to provide the best learning experience for all skill levels. Join over 6 million learners around the world and close your skills gap.
The value of using DataCamp
The DataCamp skills self-paced training is directly relevant to digital and business in general. Employers recognise and highly value even basic python, R, Excel or general data science skills. Everyone's paths will be different and DataCamp supports different learning needs, offering support and challenges suited to both beginner and experienced learners. More importantly the data analytical tools are directly relevant to your term paper project, whether you use python, R or Excel, ultimately the DataCamp courses will help. Some projects in DataCamp may align well with your own research projects.An introductory pathway for new starters and programming rebooters.
- The Excel Fundamentals track
- The R Programming Fundamentals track
- and many others.
- https://learn.datacamp.com/projects
- https://learn.datacamp.com/projects/166
Some thoughts on learning using DataCamp
Taking the DataCamp learning tracks early and taking them seriously is important. The knowledge and learning you will gain will stand to you in your career, although you may never end up coding for work you will have acquired a deep appreciation for the work itself and an understanding of the concerns of the people who do and who you will interact with or manage."You will inevitably encounter specific learning challenges in different tracks. The programming courses (like computer programming in general) will pose challenges of syntax, logic, even spelling. Yes, coding can be extremely frustrating for us all, regardless of experience. That is why we also offer in-person tutorials. We believe that self-directed learning still needs an element of interaction with others to succeed, to help problem solve, to overcome roadblocks. We have all encountered education models where information is presented pre-configured, where the answers are provided in plain view, merely requiring extraction and mapping to solve problems, or regurgitating at the right moment of a multiple choice question. But if you find yourself stuck on a problem and unable to make progress based on the instructions. What then? The educators in DataCamp, while providing lots of scaffolding and spoon-fed problems, actually encourage, and in many cases require, the learner to go off and explore other related content and solve problems using external resources. Using "search", drawing upon and participating in online communities such as StackExchange and other sources is both appropriate and commended. Not for copy-and-paste-code, but for phrasing the problem, following dialogue, engaging in conversation. Over time you will find yourself emboldened to take an active part in these communities, supporting others as they struggle problems like those you eventually overcame."
