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I have a B.Arch degree and 1+ year of experience working in an architecture/interior design firm. I’m now thinking about changing my career and moving into Data Science.

Since I come from a non-CS background and have very little programming experience, I’m not sure where to start or whether this transition is realistically possible.

I’d love advice from people who have made a similar career switch:

• Can someone with a B.Arch degree realistically get into Data Science?
• Which online course/platform is actually worth it for a beginner? (Coursera, Udemy, Google, IBM, DataCamp, etc.)
• Should I start with Data Analytics before trying to become a Data Scientist?
• Do I need another degree, or can I break into the field through courses, projects, and certifications?
• What would be a realistic 6–12 month learning roadmap for someone starting from almost zero?

If you’ve transitioned from architecture/design/non-CS into Data Science or Data Analytics, I’d especially appreciate hearing about your actual journey and what you would do differently.

Thanks!