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There are 3 modules in this course
Data science professionals are in high demand around the world, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. There are lots of great jobs available, but lots of great candidates too. How can you get the edge in such a competitive field?
This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for a data scientist position. It provides practical techniques for creating essential job-seeking materials such as a resume and a portfolio, as well as auxiliary tools like a cover letter and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing.
The course doesn’t stop there, however. You will also get inside tips and steps you can use to perform professionally and effectively at interviews. You will learn how to approach a code challenge and get to practice completing them. Additionally, it provides guidance about the regular functions and tasks of data scientists, as well as the opportunities of the profession and some options for career development.
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Your job search will be much more effective if you do some primary work before you begin. In Building a Foundation, you’ll learn how to clearly understand the jobs you will be looking for. You’ll learn how to write a basic resume and collect your previous work examples into a portfolio. You’ll also create some other materials that will be useful, such as a cover letter and an elevator pitch
What's included
10 videos2 readings2 assignments5 plugins
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10 videos•Total 63 minutes
Role of a Data Scientist•7 minutes
SME Video: Paths in Data Science•5 minutes
Opportunities in Data Science •7 minutes
SME Video: Data Science Roles and Required Skills•7 minutes
Build Your Portfolio •6 minutes
SME Video: Optimal Portfolios•5 minutes
Introduction to Data Science Professional Certificate•6 minutes
Draft Your Resume •10 minutes
SME Video: Attention-Getting Resumes•7 minutes
SME Video: Standing Out from the Crowd•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
Course Introduction•2 minutes
Build your skills as a Data Scientist •2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Building a Foundation•10 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
5 plugins•Total 120 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Draft your resume •60 minutes
Draft Your Basic Cover Letter•15 minutes
Hands- on Lab: Create your Cover Letter•15 minutes
Drafting Other Materials•15 minutes
Drafting an Elevator Pitch•15 minutes
Applying and Preparing to Interview
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Job Seeking and Interview Preparation helps you understand how to put yourself forth as a memorable candidate. You’ll get guidance on researching prospective companies and assessing job leads to sift out the ones you want to focus on. You’ll learn about rehearsing for interviews and why it can make a big difference in your performance. And you’ll learn ways to network and let people you meet help you find your ideal role.
What's included
7 videos2 assignments2 plugins
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7 videos•Total 39 minutes
Company and Industry Research in Data Science•6 minutes
Networking Online and Off•6 minutes
SME Video: Building Your Network•6 minutes
Assessing Job Listings •7 minutes
SME Video: A Closer Look at Job Listings•4 minutes
Interview rehearsal•6 minutes
SME Video: Job Interview Preparation•4 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Applying and Preparing to Interview•10 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
2 plugins•Total 75 minutes
Applying for a Job•15 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Prepare for an Interview•60 minutes
Interviewing
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
After you’ve attracted a company’s attention, it’s important to know how to follow through. The Interviewing module will guide you through the interview process from beginning to end. You’ll learn about common types of interviews and what to expect from them, including code challenges. You’ll also learn some crucial tips for making a great impression in a final interview and how to follow up so that you stand out from the crowd.
What's included
14 videos3 readings2 assignments3 plugins
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14 videos•Total 79 minutes
Overview of the Interview Process •4 minutes
SME Video: A Typical Interview Cycle•5 minutes
Data Science Mock Interview - Part 1•8 minutes
Data Science Mock Interview - Part 2•6 minutes
Data Science Mock Interview - Part 3•6 minutes
Mock Interview Analysis•3 minutes
Best Practices: Getting an Interview •6 minutes
Best Practices: Interview Preparation•6 minutes
Coding Challenges In Data Science•8 minutes
SME Video: Case Study Insights•4 minutes
SME Video: Tech Screen Expectations•5 minutes
Final Interviewing•8 minutes
SME Video: Interviewing•7 minutes
SME Video: Negotiations•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 9 minutes
Checklist•5 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps•2 minutes
Thanks from the Course Team•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Interviewing•10 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Unethical Interviewing•15 minutes
Second-Round Screen•15 minutes
After the Interview•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
It was the most comprehensive course I've taken in years. All the content was continuous, not repetitive, and up-to-date, with very educational hands-on labs closely related to real-world cases.
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This part of the course about hiring practices was informative, but I believe it should be optional. Not all learners may find this section relevant to their goals or experience level.
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
This courses help me a lot in my Data Scientist Career.
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