College athletes and coaches use it to optimize their performance. Matchmaking apps use it in their algorithms. Netflix used it to create its hit shows.

Data science has become an integral part of day-to-day life.

The global big data market is expected to reach a whopping $103 billion in 2027. Currently sitting at #3 on Glassdoor’s 50 best jobs in America list, data science is now one of the country’s most sought-after careers. There’s virtually no industry that does not collect, analyze, and gain insights from data, which is why data science has become the most versatile skill of the 21st century.

This e-book will answer some of the most pertinent questions around transitioning to a data science career in six months or less. You will learn how data science works in different industries, essential technical and soft skills all data scientists must possess, and how to gain those skills in less than six months utilizing a combination of online learning tools and mentorship.

Finally, you will learn how to build a network, work on real-life case studies, and put together a standout data science portfolio—all of which will help you land your first data science role.

This e-book is for those who are new to the field of data science and want to understand more about how data science works, what data scientists do on a day-to-day basis, the types of roles data scientists perform, and how to land an entry-level data scientist role in six months or less.

Springboard offers a comprehensive data science bootcamp. You’ll work with a one-on-one mentor to learn about data science, data wrangling, machine learning, and Python—and finish it all off with a portfolio-worthy capstone project.

Check out Springboard’s Data Science Career Track to see if you qualify.

Not quite ready to dive into a data science bootcamp?

Springboard now offers a Data Science Prep Course, where you can learn the foundational coding and statistics skills needed to start your career in data science.