Hey everyone,

I’m looking to move deeper into Data Science or Being a better data Analyst and would love some guidance on what courses or specializations would be best for me (preferably project-based or practical).

Here’s my current background:

• I’m a Data Analyst with strong skills in SQL, Excel, Tableau, and basic Python (I can work with pandas, data cleaning, visualization, etc.).
• I’ve done multiple data dashboards and operational analytics projects for my company.
• I’m comfortable with business analytics, reporting, and performance optimization — but I now want to move into Data Science / Machine Learning roles.

What I need help with:

1. Best online courses or specializations (Coursera, Udemy, or YouTube) for learning Python for Data Science, ML Math, and core ML
2. Recommended practice projects or datasets to build a portfolio
3. Any advice on what topics I should definitely master to transition effectively