Is engineering necessary to become a data scientist?

Question

Could someone tell me whether Engineering necessary to become a data scientist?

Answer 1

Aspiring Data Scientists with no prior knowledge in the field can also easily get into the domain. So engineering is not a mandatory requirement to become a Data Scientist. However, it is worth mentioning that if you do happen to study Computer Science engineering, you will already become very acquainted with the programming part, which is eventually required in this field.

Many learning platforms and training institutes have added Data Science to their course list and they also include lessons in Python as well. So, those who are not familiar with programming can also get introduced to it. Intellipaat even has a FREE foundation course on Python for Data Science. So, one need not worry about not having an engineering degree in a related subject. Online courses are quite helpful in that regard. 

Here is a really comprehensive video tutorial on Data Science by Intellipaat that can get you started - 

The tutorials are designed to help beginners start from the very beginning in a sequential manner. Once you have completed these tutorials, you can pursue a full training program. 

Intellipaat has a well-designed Data Science online course. Make sure to reach out to the course advisors for a consultation. The course offers 24/7 online learning support as well as job assistance.