The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Learn the nontechnical skills that effective data scientists must nurture to convert their first job into a successful, lifelong career.

Syllabus

Introduction

The non-obvious skills data scientists should think about

1. What is Data Science?

Data Science is about inference and prediction
Diagnosing inference vs. prediction projects

2. Imperative Nontechnical Skills

Confidently defending your turf
Embracing ambiguity
Cognitive empathy
Skepticism
Curiosity
Commitment to your craft
Managing both up and down
Being an effective analytics translator
Diplomacy
Persuasion

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Keith McCormick

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