Data Science and Machine Learning Roadmap
### 1. Foundation in Programming and Statistics
**Start with Short Courses and Practical Exercises:**
- **Python:** Take a beginner's course on Python and immediately start doing small projects like basic scripts, simple
data analysis tasks, and automation scripts.
- **Courses:**
- [Python for Everybody by Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python)
- [Automate the Boring Stuff with Python](https://automatetheboringstuff.com/)
- **Books and Resources:**
- "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes
- "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" by Al Sweigart
- **Statistics and Probability:** Focus on understanding core concepts with practical applications.
- **Courses:**
- [Statistics with Python by Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistics-with-python)
- [Khan Academy Statistics and Probability](https://www.khanacademy.org/math/statistics-probability)
### 2. Data Manipulation and Analysis
**Practice with Real Datasets:**
- **Pandas and Data Manipulation:** Work on datasets from Kaggle or other sources.
- **Courses:**
- [Data Manipulation with Python and Pandas](https://www.datacamp.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-pandas)
- **Projects:**
- Clean and analyze datasets like the Titanic dataset, COVID-19 data, or your own social media data.
- **Data Visualization:** Create visualizations to understand data insights.
- **Courses:**
- [Data Visualization with Python by Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/learn/python-for-data-visualization)
- **Tools:**
- Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau, or Power BI
### 3. Machine Learning
**Build Simple Models and Progress Gradually:**
- **Basic Machine Learning:** Start with regression, classification, and clustering problems.
- **Courses:**
- [Machine Learning by Andrew Ng (Coursera)](https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning)
- [Python Machine Learning by EdX](https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/python-for-machine-learning)
- **Projects:**
- Predict house prices, classify emails, or cluster customer data.
- **Advanced Machine Learning:** Move to deep learning and complex models once comfortable with basics.
- **Courses:**
- [Deep Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng (Coursera)](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning)
- **Frameworks:**
- TensorFlow, PyTorch
### 4. Data Engineering and Big Data (Optional but Useful)
**Focus on Practical Implementation:**
- **SQL and Databases:** Learn to query and manage databases.
- **Courses:**
- [SQL for Data Science by Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/learn/sql-for-data-science)
- **Projects:**
- Create and query your own database.
- **Big Data Technologies:** Learn tools like Hadoop and Spark if needed for large datasets.
- **Courses:**
- [Big Data Specialization by Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/big-data)
### 5. Applied Machine Learning and Social Media
**Work on Real Social Media Projects:**
- **Web Scraping and APIs:** Gather data from social media platforms.
- **Courses:**
- [Web Scraping with Python](https://www.datacamp.com/courses/web-scraping-with-python)
- **Projects:**
- Collect and analyze Twitter data, Instagram posts, etc.
- **Social Media Data Analysis:** Develop specific projects focused on social media.
- **Projects:**
- Build a dashboard for social media metrics, optimize posting schedules, analyze user engagement.
### 6. Model Deployment and DevOps
**Learn to Deploy and Maintain Models:**
- **Model Deployment:** Focus on putting your models into production.
- **Courses:**
- [Machine Learning Engineering for Production (MLOps) by
Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/machine-learning-engineering-for-production-mlops)
- **Projects:**
- Deploy a model using Flask, Dockerize your application, use cloud services like AWS or GCP.
- **DevOps Practices:** Understand the basics of CI/CD and monitoring.
- **Courses:**
- [Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure](https://www.coursera.org/learn/gcp-fundamentals)
### 7. Real-World Projects
**Build a Portfolio:**
- **Portfolio Projects:** Document your projects on GitHub and create a portfolio website.
- **Projects:**
- Real-world applications like social media analytics dashboards, recommendation systems, and predictive models for
engagement.
### Feedback and Adjustment
1. **Regular Feedback**: Join communities like Kaggle, GitHub, Reddit, or data science forums to get feedback on your
work.
2. **Iterative Learning**: Constantly adapt your learning based on feedback and emerging trends.
3. **Mentorship**: Seek out mentors or join bootcamps that offer guidance and support.
