Executive Data Science

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Executive Data Science

About this course

Assemble the right team, ask the right questions, and avoid the mistakes that derail data science projects. In four intensive courses, you will learn what you need to know to begin assembling and leading a data science enterprise, even if you have never worked in data science before. You’ll get a crash course in data science so that you’ll be conversant in the field and understand your role as a leader. You’ll also learn how to recruit, assemble, evaluate, and develop a team with complementary skill sets and roles. You’ll learn the structure of the data science pipeline, the goals of each stage, and how to keep your team on target throughout. Finally, you’ll learn some down-to-earth practical skills that will help you overcome the common challenges that frequently derail data science projects.

What you'll learn

  • understand the data science pipeline
  • effectively ask questions relevant to data projects
  • identify and recruit diverse team members
  • manage data science projects with practical skills

Course objectives

  • to provide foundational knowledge of data science concepts
  • to teach strategies for assembling and leading teams
  • to help avoid common project pitfalls

Skills you'll gain

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