Welcome to DataTalks.Club, a global online community of data enthusiasts who connect, learn, and grow together.
Join 73,000+ data enthusiasts from around the world!
Join Slack • Website • Events • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn • GitHub • Books • Articles • Newsletter • Calendar
- Join Slack: Connect with 73k+ data professionals
- Browse events: See upcoming events
- Subscribe to our community calendar or YouTube channel: Never miss an event
- Explore our website
We're a vibrant, inclusive community that brings together data professionals of all levels - from curious beginners to seasoned experts.
Mission: Making data knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere through free education and collaborative learning.
What we do: We organize online events, community activities, and free courses. All activity mainly happens on Slack where we post updates and discuss different aspects of data, career questions, and more.
Topics we cover:
- ML engineering and MLOps
- Data engineering
- Data science and machine learning
- Career development
- Leadership
Why people join:
- Learn new skills and technologies
- Build professional relationships
- Get career help and mentorship
Community Focus: Real practitioners sharing practical experience, from beginners to industry experts.
What makes us special:
- Free education: Courses and online events at no cost
- Supportive community: Learn alongside peers who share your passion
- Global reach: Connect with data professionals worldwide
- Career growth: Practical skills and networking opportunities
- Always evolving: Fresh content and cutting-edge topics
"It's a very active and engaging community for people of all levels. Love the content and the quality of the materials."
"I love DataTalks.Club. This community is lighting a lot of members' paths. I'm taking the MLOps course right now and doing networking in Slack. I've known Alexey for a very long time, and I have always seen how he and his team make an effort to build this kind of great, big community!"
"In my opinion, Alexey and the team have created one of the best learning resources out there. I'd gladly pay a subscription to access the material you provide."
All events are free and streamed live! Can't attend? No worries - everything is recorded and available on our YouTube channel.
You can subscribe to our events on lu.ma, browse them on our website, or join the community to receive updates on Slack and our newsletter.
🎙️ Podcasts - Real Stories from Real Data Professionals
What to expect: Authentic conversations with data practitioners sharing their journeys, challenges, and insights. No scripts, no sales pitches - just genuine stories that inspire and educate.
Perfect for: Anyone curious about data careers, looking for motivation, or wanting to learn from others' experiences.
- YouTube Playlist - Watch with video
- Apple Podcasts - iOS users
- Spotify - Stream anywhere
- Website Archive - Browse all episodes
- Career Transition Stories - How professionals switched to data
- Building Data Teams - Leadership insights
- ML in Production - Real-world challenges
- Data Science Ethics - Responsible AI practices
- Freelancing in Data - Independent career paths
📺 Webinars - Deep Dive Technical Sessions
What to expect: Expert-led presentations on cutting-edge data topics. Interactive sessions where you can ask questions and engage with speakers in real-time.
Perfect for: Data professionals wanting to stay current with industry trends and learn new technical skills.
- Modern Data Stack - Building scalable data infrastructure
- MLOps Best Practices - Production ML workflows
- Data Mesh Architecture - Decentralized data management
- Real-time Analytics - Stream processing techniques
- AI Ethics Framework - Responsible AI implementation
🔧 Workshops - Hands-on Learning Experience
What to expect: Roll up your sleeves and code along! These interactive sessions use real datasets and open-source tools to solve practical problems.
Perfect for: Learners who prefer doing over just watching. Bring your laptop and code along!
- End-to-End ML Project - From data to deployment
- Docker for Data Science - Containerization basics
- Apache Kafka Tutorial - Real-time data streaming
- Kubernetes for ML - Orchestrating ML workloads
- Feature Engineering - Advanced techniques
Get involved and make friends! Our community activities are designed to help you learn, network, and have fun.
📚 Book of the Week - Learn from Industry Experts
How it works: We invite book authors to join our Slack community for live Q&A sessions. Ask thoughtful questions and you might win a free copy!
- Join the
#book-of-the-weekchannel in our Slack workspace - Ask questions Monday through Thursday (the more thoughtful, the better!)
- Win prizes - Authors select the best questions on Friday
🚀 Project of the Week - Learn by Building
Philosophy: The best way to learn is by doing. Join our study groups where we tackle real projects together, support each other, and celebrate wins!
What you get: Daily tasks, peer support, accountability partners, and the satisfaction of building something real.
- Mastering Docker (October 2023)
- Python Package Creation (August 2023)
- Rust for Data (May 2023)
- Julia Programming (March 2023)
- GitHub Actions (February 2023)
| Course | Description | Article | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineering Zoomcamp | Complete data engineering bootcamp covering Docker, SQL, Terraform, GCP, Kafka, and Spark | Article |  |
| Machine Learning Zoomcamp | ML engineering with deployment focus covering regression, classification, deep learning, and practical projects | Article |  |
| MLOps Zoomcamp | Production ML systems & best practices including experiment tracking, model deployment, and monitoring | Article |  |
| Stock Markets Analytics Zoomcamp | Financial data analysis and algorithmic trading strategies using Python and modern analytics tools | Article |  |
| LLM Zoomcamp | Large Language Models course covering fine-tuning, RAG systems, and LLM application development | Coming Soon |  |
| Open Source LLM Zoomcamp | Hands-on course focused on open-source LLM tools, local deployment, and cost-effective AI solutions | Coming Soon |  |
| AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp | Modern AI development tools and workflows for building, testing, and deploying AI applications | Coming Soon |  |
Discover all our courses, from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced specializations
Learn from the community, contribute to the community. Our content is created by practitioners, for practitioners.
Articles
What you'll find: Real experiences, practical tutorials, career advice, and technical deep-dives written by community members who've been there and done that.
Education & Career Development
- Your Complete Guide to Free Data Courses by Valeriia Kuka
- From Zero to Data Engineer: Valerii's Journey by Alexey Grigorev
- Breaking into Tech: Ken Wu's Story by Alexey Grigorev
Career & Professional Growth
- Landing Your First Data Engineering Role by Luís Oliveira
- Starting Your Data Science Journey by Angelica Lo Duca
- Career Change at 45: It's Never Too Late by Tatyjana Ankudo
Engineering & Operations
- DataOps Demystified by Angelica Lo Duca
- Beyond the Plumber Stereotype by Luís Oliveira
- MLOps in 10 Minutes by Alexey Grigorev
Technical Tutorials
- Better Data Extraction Strategies by Amber Roberts
- PostgreSQL + Docker Made Simple by Luís Oliveira
- ML on AWS Lambda by Sejal Vaidya
Data Science Deep Dives
- Regularization Explained Simply by Ksenia Legostay
- The Art of Variable Naming in ML by Igor Demidov
- RFM Analysis with a Twist by Nishant Mohan
Industry Insights
- 8 Must-Read Data Newsletters by Valeriia Kuka
- Storytelling with Data by David Gates
- Making Complex Simple by David Gates
We'd love to feature your insights! Reach out to Alexey Grigorev at alexey@datatalks.club
Weekly Newsletter
What you get: Weekly roundups of community highlights, upcoming events, new courses, and curated data industry news - all delivered to your inbox.
Why subscribe: Never miss important updates and discover content you might have overlooked.
Join thousands of data professionals who start their week with our updates
Help us keep data education free and accessible for everyone!
Interested in sponsoring or partnering with us? Let's chat!
- Alexey Grigorev: Founder & Community Lead
- Valeriia Kuka: Content Manager
