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.