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  Companies collect data in order to understand their users and drive strategic business decisions. Data scientists, who make this information understandable are thus very in-demand employees.
  The Data Science Professional Certificate Program ($792.80), offered by Harvard University through edX, is a reputable and flexible way to learn this valuable skill.
  By being offered at a fraction of the cost of traditional college tuition, it helps level the playing field for everyone willing and eager to pursue a data science career.
  Read more: Google, Amazon, IBM, and more major companies offer free or cheap online courses taught by their staff — gain entry-level skills and certificates from the best teachers in the field
  One of the best jobs in America right now isn't a dog-surfing instructor or even a professional TV watcher. According to Glassdoor, third place goes to data scientists, based on the number of job openings, average salary, and job satisfaction rating.
  If you're looking for a job that's impactful, well-paying, and in high demand, becoming a data scientist may be the path for you. And with online courses, it's actually possible to jump-start a career in data science without spending thousands of dollars or putting a wrench in your current job.
  One e-learning option to consider is Harvard's Data Science Professional Certificate Program (available through edX), an intensive, 17-month-long online program that prepares you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue roles in data science.
  Gain experience with the tidyverse, which includes data visualization with ggplot2 and data wrangling with dplyr
  The courses are taught by Harvard professor of biostatistics Rafael Irizarry, yet it costs under $800 and takes place entirely online, offering a combination of access, affordability, and flexibility previously unattainable at the actual school.
  Each course in the program is designed so you can progress at your own speed, but you should expect to spend about two to three hours per week per course. There are nine courses total, beginning with foundational basics and culminating in a capstone project in which you'll apply your new knowledge. This final project provides students with a tangible product to show potential employers or educational programs. Here are all the courses you'll take in the Data Science program:
  (Note: You can also audit these individual courses for free or — if you have some background in data science already and want to pick up a specific skill — you can pay $99 for full access and a certficate of completion to add to your LinkedIn or resume).
  Upon completion of the program, students receive an official certificate that they can highlight on their resumes to not only indicate their relevant data science skills but also to signal initiative, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn — traits that all employers love.
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