To become a data scientist in 2026, learn Python, SQL & Databases, R, TensorFlow, and PyTorch — in that order. The best free YouTube channels for this path are NeuralNine, AI Sciences , and Daniel Bourke arXiv. Full ranked list of 36 educators below.

The Data Scientist Learning Path

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    Python 1,154 channels teach this
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    SQL & Databases 1,556 channels teach this
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    R 57 channels teach this
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    TensorFlow 123 channels teach this
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    PyTorch 100 channels teach this

Best Channels for Aspiring Data Scientists

Daniel Bourke arXiv
Daniel Bourke arXiv

@danielbourkearxiv2821

Data Science

Reposted (unedited) livestreams from Daniel Bourke's coding streams on Twitch. See them live: https://www.twitch.tv/mrd...

4.5K Subs
52 Videos
7.6K Avg Views
2.47% Engagement
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Samuel Chan
Samuel Chan

@samuelchan

AI Coding

Co-founder of Algoritma (https://algorit.ma), Supertype (https://supertype.ai), HyperGrowth (exited), GrowthBot (exited)...

10.2K Subs
107 Videos
8.8K Avg Views
2.41% Engagement
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Code with Josh
Code with Josh

@codewithjoshoffical

backend

💥For obvious reasons, I'm Josh... Welcome to Code with Josh! Are you ready to transform your understanding of Program...

51.2K Subs
383 Videos
5K Avg Views
3.9% Engagement
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Pythonist
Pythonist

@pythonist

Web Dev

Pythonist is the universe of Python, here I will be getting naked amazing python technologies from Web development, Data...

11.1K Subs
67 Videos
6.8K Avg Views
1.24% Engagement
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Kite
Kite

@kitehq

Web Dev

Kite is an AI-powered coding assistant for Python and JavaScript that integrates with VS Code, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Sublim...

52.1K Subs
54 Videos
86.7K Avg Views
2.63% Engagement
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Hackers Realm
Hackers Realm

@hackersrealm

AI Coding

Welcome to Hackers Realm, your ultimate destination for learning all things in tech! 💻🌐 From Python tutorials to machi...

29.4K Subs
456 Videos
2.4K Avg Views
1.84% Engagement
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iAnalyticsGeek
iAnalyticsGeek

@ianalyticsgeek

Data Science

Hi, Welcome to my YouTube Channel. This channel is focused on creating tutorials and walkthroughs for the people who w...

1.5K Subs
31 Videos
9K Avg Views
3.02% Engagement
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Data Science Center
Data Science Center

@datasciencecenter

Data Science

This channel aim is to provide Database and Data warehousing tutorial videos. You can also find the videos on Oracle and...

3.2K Subs
119 Videos
2.4K Avg Views
0.91% Engagement
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Ranjan Sharma
Ranjan Sharma

@ranjansharma

Data Science

Teaching Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Projects on real-time Business problems using Machine Learning and Dee...

13.7K Subs
83 Videos
14.5K Avg Views
1.95% Engagement
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Machine Learning Hub
Machine Learning Hub

@machinelearninghub

Data Science

Welcome to Machine Learning Hub 👋 I’m Kushal Bhavsar, founder of this channel and a passionate Machine Learning Engine...

16.4K Subs
129 Videos
1.9K Avg Views
2.44% Engagement
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Deep knowledge
Deep knowledge

@deepknowledgespace

Data Science

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 – your go-to channel for mastering AI, machine learning, DevOps, and Azu...

1.4K Subs
370 Videos
1.9K Avg Views
0.36% Engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions

What YouTube channels should I watch to become a Data Scientist?

Follow educators covering Python, SQL & Databases, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch. Top channels include NeuralNine, AI Sciences, Daniel Bourke arXiv. All 36 channels listed teach for free on YouTube.

What do I need to learn to become a Data Scientist?

Data scientists combine statistics, programming, and machine learning to extract insight and build predictive models. The core path is Python and SQL, then ML libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. A practical order is: Python → SQL & Databases → R → TensorFlow → PyTorch.

Can I become a Data Scientist using only free YouTube videos?

Yes — every channel and video in this path is free on YouTube. Use the learning-path order above to go from fundamentals to job-ready skills.