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Khuyen Tran
October 29, 2021
Florence Nightingale: Pioneer of Data Visualization
Did you know that data visualization has origins in military healthcare reforms? In this blog post, we discuss how the famous nurse Florence Nightingale used charts to demonstrate her life-saving work to her target audience.
Shaun Edmond
October 7, 2021
5 steps to building a learning culture in your organization
Creating a learning culture that sustains continuous learning is foundational for the ability to succeed in the digital age.
Kevin Babitz
September 15, 2021
How can I get certified in data science?
Find out about all the different ways to get certified in data science and the factors you should consider when making your decision.
Shaun Edmond
August 26, 2021
Best Data Science Certifications in 2026
A practical guide to the best online data science certifications in 2026, including DataCamp, Azure, and DASCA. What each one tests, who it's for, and what it costs.
Matt Crabtree
July 7, 2026
Scaling Data Science With Data Governance
The immense potential of data science and analytics is well recognized by businesses across all industries. But for these data science initiatives to succeed and scale, the data must first be relevant, accessible, and of high quality. This is where data governance tools come in to serve as vital enablers in the automation of governance operations and data stewardship efforts.
Kenneth Leung
June 30, 2021
A Survey Into Data Governance Tools
In a recent webinar, we discussed how data governance is a key component of an organization’s data strategy and enables it to harness the full value of data. For a data governance plan to succeed, it is important that the right tools and technology are employed.
Kenneth Leung
June 11, 2021
Research Shows DataCamp Democratized Data Science Education During the Pandemic
An academic study of online education during the pandemic, published by the National Academy of Sciences, shows that users across all socioeconomic groups engaged more with DataCamp in 2020.
DataCamp Team
June 3, 2021
Event Recap: Learning and Development for the Data Driven Age
We recently hosted a panel with Bloomberg and NatWest Group on the importance of data literacy, and how to go about operationalizing data skill transformation programs.
DataCamp Team
May 28, 2021
Democratizing Data in Government Agencies
Government agencies have access to troves of data. In order to fully harness its value, there needs to be a committed and coordinated effort towards data democratization within and across government agencies.
Kenneth Leung
April 29, 2021
Learners at Data Science Nigeria are Achieving Personal and Professional Milestones With DataCamp
A spotlight on one of our inspiring nonprofit giveaway partners.
Nathaniel Taylor-Leach
December 7, 2020
Which Data Science Technology Should I Learn?
Discover whether you should learn a data science and analytics language, such as Python or R; SQL; spreadsheets; or a business intelligence tool.
DataCamp Team
April 30, 2020