Women's Data Collective

Resources

Women's Data Collective

Resource Library

Data Analytics Courses(5–7)

Great Learning Academy – Free Data Analytics Courses

Self-paced modules with free certificates covering foundational to advanced analytics topics.

Coding Temple – Free Data Analytics Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Covers Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau; includes portfolio-building projects.

CareerFoundry Guide – Best Free Data Analytics Courses of 2025

Aggregates top options from CareerFoundry, Datacamp, Harvard, Coursera, and more.

Springboard – Free Data Analytics Training

Short, practical course with case study-based learning.

Yale OCS – Top 10 Free Data Analytics Courses

A curated list of accessible, beginner-friendly data analytics courses.

AI, ML & NLP Courses (5–7)

Harvard CS50's Introduction to AI with Python

A free, flexible, Harvard-sanctioned introductory course.

KDnuggets – 5 Free NLP Courses for 2025

Includes Stanford’s CS224N and other credible NLP intro options.

Coursera – NLP Specialization (TensorFlow labs)

Hands-on specialization offering updated deep learning content.

Simplilearn – Free Intro to NLP with Certificate

Beginner-level introduction to NLP, text mining with certification.

IBM SkillsBuild – AI Education Course

Short AI course for beginners (e.g., chatbots, fundamentals).

Great Learning Academy – Free AI Courses

Covers AI fundamentals, ML, and neural networks.

Cloud Computing Courses (5–7)

AWS Training & Certification

Hundreds of free digital cloud courses with labs and skill badges.

Google Cloud Skills Boost

Role-based learning paths with a free 30-day trial.

Simplilearn – Free Cloud Computing Course

Certification course on cloud fundamentals, architecture, and services.

Codecademy – Cloud Computing Path

Covers foundational concepts across AWS, Azure, GCP.

Coursera – Cloud Computing Courses Catalog

Beginner to advanced options from Google, AWS, Microsoft.

SkillsBuild – Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Intro courses with digital badges.

Recommended Books (5–6)

Hello World: How to Be Human in the Age of Algorithms

By Hannah Fry - A witty, accessible reflection on data’s societal impact.

Data Analytics Made Accessible

By Anil Maheshwari - Ideal for beginners with a college-course structure.

Python for Everybody

By Charles Severance - Friendly intro to coding and database querying in Python.

SQL QuickStart Guide

By Walter Shields - Hands-on beginner guide with sample database tools.

Practical SQL

By Anthony DeBarros - Data storytelling using SQL.

The Business Case for AI

By Kavita Ganesan - Real-world leadership strategy for AI adoption.

Podcasts (5–6)

Women in Analytics After Hours

Casual chats with women in analytics about their career paths.

Women in Data® Podcast

Interviews with women in data across industries.

Women in Data Science Worldwide

Leaders share impact and advice in data science.

Women in Big Data Podcast

Focuses on analytics and career insights from women in big data.

Women x AI / A Woman in AI / The Women of AI

Podcasts spotlighting women shaping AI today.