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Learning Data Science 

Whether you are a student, a parent, or anyone interested in building your data science skills, the resources below can help you better engage in our increasingly data-driven world or build valuable professional skills. 

To start your data science education journey, consider first building an understanding for what data science is, then identify your goals for applying data science in your studies, work or daily life, and pick the tools you need to learn. 

Find the learning resources that are right for you below.

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2Sigma School

2Sigma School offers FREE hands-on workshops for high school students to expand their knowledge and skills in topics like data science, Python, and Java. Workshops are offered in 2-hour time blocks on Saturdays & Sundays.

Grade: 

6-8, 9-12

Category:
 

Mini Course

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Coursera

Coursera offers full courses taught by leading professors and experts in the field. Courses include lectures and graded assignments, and topics include data science basics, introductions to different programming languages, data visualization, and practical applications. Students can earn academic credits or professional certifications for completing courses.

Grade: 

College, Professional

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Full Course, Software Training

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DataCamp

DataCamp has a deep catalog of courses focused on everything data-related: an introduction to data literacy, visualization methods, spreadsheet skills, and machine learning. DataCamp also offers courses to learn coding and practice in platforms including Tableau, R, and Python. All coding is done within the DataCamp browser so there is no need to install any external platforms.

Grade: 

9-12, College, Professional

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Mini Course, Full Course, Software Training

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HAI LABS

HAI LABS is a practical self learning web application for students to explore and gain access to data science activities and projects. Students will have an increased understanding of data science and data literacy by applying the math and science that they learn in class to HAI LABS activities.

Grade: 

6-8

Category:
 

Mini Course, Software Training

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Algo-Rhythm

Algo-rhythm is an interactive game that introduces kids to the world of data science through a medium we all love: music! Kids are encouraged to examine the data that creates and colors the music they love.

Grade: 

K-5

Category:
 

Game

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Crash Course Data Literacy Study Hall

Crash Course Data Literacy is a 15-video series that explores data literacy fundamentals. By the end of the course, students will be able to define foundational statistical concepts, explain methods for visualizing data, locate datasets, analyze data, and recognize ethical issues connected to data interpretation.

Grade: 

6-8, 9-12, College, Professional

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Mini Course

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Excel Easy

An Excel tutorial that includes step-by-step guides, including instructions for utilizing the data analysis features in Excel.

Grade: 

6-8, 9-12, College, Professional

Category:
 

Tutorial

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IBM SkillsBuild: Data Science

IBM SkillsBuild features courses in a variety of lengths that introduce data science fundamentals including data science tools, methodology, and business applications.

Grade: 

9-12, College, Professional

Category:
 

Full Course, Mini Course

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Calling Bullshit: Data Reasoning in a Digital World

Calling Bullshit is a syllabus offered by the University of Washington. The syllabus includes a 12 week long reading list that is dedicated to helping learners develop the skills needed to identify bullshit through the use of data interpretation, visualizations, and more.

Grade: 

College

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Full Course

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DataBytes

“DataBytes” are quick (30 minutes or less) activities designed for students to engage with data that tells a story. Similar to “number talks,” they invite students to critically analyze and interpret data in ways that connect to their lives and the larger world.

Grade: 

6-8, 9-12

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Google Machine Learning Crash Course

Google's Machine Learning Crash Course is a self-study resource for students to learn and apply fundamental machine learning concepts and get real-world experience with an associated Kaggle competition. It features a series of lessons with video lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on practice exercises.

Grade: 

Professional

Category:
 

Full Course

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online courses featuring videos and interactive practice questions on a wide range of data literacy topics. The options include introductory data fundamentals for early learners, 2nd, and 3rd grade; statistics, probability, and modeling courses for middle school learners; and full statistics and computer science courses for high school and college students.

Grade: 

K-5, 6-8, 9-12, College

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Mini Course, Full Course

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