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About the Course

Do you want to know why data science has been labeled the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course, you will be able to answer this question, understand what data science is and what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. The art of uncovering insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and accurately predicted the Nile River's flooding every year. Since then, people have continued to use data to derive insights and predict outcomes. Recently, they have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. In today's world, we use Data Science to find patterns in data and make meaningful, data-driven conclusions and predictions. This course is for everyone and teaches concepts like how data scientists use machine learning and deep learning and how companies apply data science in business. You will meet several data scientists, who will share their insights and experiences in data science. By taking this introductory course, you will begin your journey into this thriving field....

Top reviews

FA

Aug 20, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

MG

Jun 26, 2020

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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By Christopher C

Sep 12, 2024

A great intro course that set the understanding and expectation for the remainder of the program.

By Muhammad H

Sep 10, 2024

The course provided is clear, comprehensive, and cover essential concepts related to data science

By Jose M G L

Sep 9, 2024

Me ha gustado el curso. Los videos van introduciéndote muy bien el el tema de la ciencia de datos

By 070_SOHAME M

Feb 21, 2024

Very informative gives you in-depth knowledge on the field and very good insights on the subject.

By Abhishek K

Jun 24, 2023

It was good course overall. I suggest to go for it if someone wants to learn about data science.

By Miquel N R

May 15, 2023

It's a very good introduction to understand the principal characteristics of what is data science

By Carlos E G

Mar 22, 2023

A great introduction to Data Science. I look forward to learning more in the next course. Thanks.

By Anibal B

Sep 22, 2022

Muy buen curso, videos entretenidos y con elmentos importantes. Las lecutras muy enriquecedoras.

By Москвин В В

Sep 17, 2022

Хорошо оформленный курс, прекрасно подготовленный материал, уместные и релевантные курсу задания

By CH V K N S N M 2

Sep 7, 2022

Exellent conglomeration of feedback from real time experts, theoretical knowledge and assessment

By solomon u

Jul 15, 2022

This course has been educative and informative thanks coursera and IBM for putting this together.

By Jose A H L

Jun 29, 2022

Contiene información muy util y revalante para tener las primeras bases sobre la ciencia de datos

By Punith B

Jun 1, 2022

The course is very well organised. Its really easy for a layman to understand about data science.

By Prittish D

Apr 14, 2022

The course contains the minimum information needed to understand the science behind Data Science.

By Noneel P

Mar 16, 2022

Very well organised, descriptive and informational and great for intrioductory into data science.

By Yogesh K

Jan 27, 2022

Comprehensive course. I enjoyed the naration.

Special mention: Prof. Murtaza explains eloquently.

By harsha v

Nov 29, 2021

Well Detailed Explanation about Data Science and helps to understand the concepts of Data Science

By LU P

Oct 12, 2021

Valuable course for the beginners in the Data Science. Good preparation to go deeper in this area

By Ivan V

Oct 10, 2021

Very useful and well organized course. Practice with IBM Watson could be made not only observing.

By Keith W

Aug 4, 2021

the quiz questions dont test yr understanding in data scienc. It is more like a reading exercise

By Kourdassi m a

Apr 24, 2021

great course gives you a general understanding of data science and it relation with other domains

By Norbert E

Apr 23, 2021

method of teaching is great - combination of recorded lecture and interviews with Data Scientists

By Bob T

Jan 13, 2021

Very interesting course. More in-depth than I was expecting. Make sure to take notes as you go.

By Deleted A

Dec 28, 2020

Best for People Who Don't Have any Data Science Backgroud then this course will be really Usefull

By suvetha g

Dec 1, 2020

Good Introduction given to What Data Science is, Applications of Data Science in various Industry