This course gives you a candid look at what a working data scientist actually does, told through interviews with practitioners across consulting, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tech. You'll build practical habits for managing your time, working with messy real-world data, structuring analytics projects from problem definition to adoption, choosing the right tools for the job, and collaborating effectively with teammates, stakeholders, and clients.

A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist

A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist
This course is part of Starting a Data Science Career Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
How to structure your day, manage interruptions, and protect time for the work that compounds.
How to run a data project from problem definition to adopted recommendation.
How to communicate findings, work with teammates, and serve clients well.
Skills you'll gain
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Analytics
- Stakeholder Communications
- Code Review
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Technical Communication
- Process Design
- Productivity
- Data Analysis Software
- Data Science
- Data Presentation
- Analytical Skills
- Data Ethics
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Data Storytelling
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July 2026
Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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