Are the entry level Big Tech data science certificates worth the time investments?

Disclaimer, I do not work in data science.

I currently work as a automotive technician for a luxury German automaker, and though the pay is pretty lucrative, it is physically demanding and hazardous. As I get closer to 30 I’m planning on making a career transition to something more cerebral and have been enamored with data science.

I am currently pursuing a mathematics degree in my time after work, however I have been advertised the “streamlined” certificates through Coursera. Do …

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