Best Free Data Science Resources for Beginners (2024)

Data science talent is needed all over the world. Employers, both inside and outside the tech industry are always on the lookout for professionals with diverse programming, analytical, and data visualization skills to help them drive business growth, strengthen their market position, and ultimately beat their competition. And, with a steady stream of six-figure salary job offers, it is clear that companies are more than happy to pay big for the right candidates.

So, as the demand for data science professionals continues to grow, along with their compensation packages, choosing to enter the data science field is one of the best career choices you can make.

But what if you are a complete beginner and you have no idea where to start?

If that’s the case, I created this article for you. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a computer science degree or you are not a mathematics genius. Provided that you are curious about the career opportunities that data science has to offer, you can succeed in the field – as long as you are well-informed on what you need to do to get there.

In this brief post, you will find 3 invaluable free resources that will help you learn what data science is, what it is like to work in data science, how to learn data science, and of course – how to land a job as a data scientist.

You can also check out the video on the topic below or scroll down to continue reading and download the resources.

3 Best Data Science Resources for Beginners

Data Science YouTube Channels

When we first started 365 Data Science in 2017, there were much fewer resources on how to break into data science and what it actually means to work in the field. Today, there’s an abundance of amazing personalities with diverse professional experience in the industry that post relevant YouTube videos and Instagram content.

Many of our favorite creators have shared how they learned data science, and what they would do differently if they had to start over. Each of these journeys is inspiring and tells an honest story you can benefit from. Hearing what worked for others and possibly finding a common pattern in different paths to career success is a great way to obtain first-hand information that can help you on your own journey.

Here are some remarkable data scientists whose YouTube channels I believe you will find useful:

• Ken Jee
• Tina Huang
• Python Programmer
• Bernard Marr
• Anastasia K
• Sundas Khalid
• Danielle Thé
• Allie K Miller

The 365 Data Science Booklet

In all honesty, I was inspired to create this article after seeing the following LinkedIn post by Eralda Dhamo.

If someone tells you to start your data science journey from a book, please don’t do it. There is a huge information in those books and web search. Take some time to better know what the term data science means and then start finding your own pattern to the data science world… I will suggest to take some minutes and read this booklet from 365 Data Science.

Of course, I appreciated the positive feedback on our resource. However, the important reason why I am sharing it is that I firmly believe what Eralda says is true. Using a booklet like the one we have prepared for you allows you to gain quick insights and map out your journey before you go ahead and start learning. Your path will be much easier if you have a solid understanding of the big picture first.

That said, here you can download our free data science booklet and go through it in minutes or an hour at most – it will be worth it.