- Published on April 2, 2020
- In AI Features
Paid Or Free Courses – Which One To Choose For Data Science?
- By Anu Thomas
Free data science courses, while offering you an overview of the subject, do not carry the added advantages that come with taking paid versions of the same course.
While your social engagements may have been deferred amid the Covid-19 pandemic, your study plans need not. With numerous edtech platforms modifying their subscription plans during this time, even traditionalists are toying with the idea of signing up for online courses.
But with so many free courses available, is it worthwhile to invest in a paid one?
The answer could be in the affirmative, given that the benefits of enrolling for both are different. As elucidated in this story, free courses, while offering you an overview of the subject, do not carry the added advantages that come with taking a paid version of the same course. At best, it could serve as a catalyst to take up a proper course, that is, by paying for it.
Not convinced? Here are some reasons why it may be more logical to invest your time and effort
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Anu Thomas
Anu is a writer who stews in existential angst and actively seeks what’s broken. Lover of avant-garde films and BoJack Horseman fan theories, she has previously worked for Economic Times. Contact: anu.thomas@analyticsindiamag.com
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