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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

RS

May 11, 2020

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Villesuzanne A

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Mar 22, 2021

A very interesting introduction. Allows to understand the "philosophy" of Data Science with its ins and outs. The purely technical aspects are only skimmed over. But that's for the following courses !

By Jean-Francois M

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Mar 7, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

By Derick C

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May 26, 2021

Great introduction to data science. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get a general background as to what data science is, who can be a data scientist, and how to get involved in data science.

By Latron R

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Oct 29, 2020

This class was super informative about what data science is and the life of a data scientist! It was a great way for me to ensure that this is the route for me! Thank you for the awesome information!

By Jimmy W

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Jul 16, 2020

Very good introductory course for defining data science and what a data scientist does. Would recommend for anyone pursuing a career in data science or a company looking to build a data science team.

By rama d

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Jun 3, 2020

The course provides interviews of data science professionals. And I personally liked both the profs who comes in the tutorial. Overall, I enjoyed this course and putting baby steps towards DS field.

By Frederico T B d A

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Feb 12, 2020

Considering it is an introductory course to data science, I have to say it is very rich, containing great explanaition about this "new" science and how it can be useful and understood by most people.

By Van S

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Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.

Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

By Amartya C

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Mar 25, 2024

The insight of the whole world how it works and plays with data can be understood by doing this course. What actually is happening out in the world what companies need from us data intrigued people.

By Alibek A

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Feb 26, 2023

After reading this part of the training course, I increased my knowledge about who is an advanced information scientist, what is the training, and what kind of formal work should be done in reports.

By Santhosh K S P

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Jul 8, 2021

Very good course we can learn how data science is used in different sectors and demand on data scientist in the IT sector . And how companies recruiting data scientist we can study in this course .

By Chisom O

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Mar 23, 2021

A great course, an enlightening experience, and an eye-opener into what the future holds for young aspirants seeking a place to evolve and make their mark while being successful in a thriving field.

By Abhilash M M

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Aug 1, 2020

The course was really help full in understanding what is Data science . It also educates you about what data scientists do and who can and how can you become one. It was really ia good experience .

By Tarun

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Jun 18, 2020

nice course for start the carrer in field of data science, every thing is properly explained bt good persons and animation which really help a student a lot ,Thanks IBM for providing me such content

By André K

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May 14, 2020

As a brazilian student, I find it astouding to learn new things in the way this course has presented me. I'm 38 years old and it feels like I'm having proper education for the first time in my life.

By Emre C Ö

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May 12, 2020

Great course by combining a lot of different aspects from both academic and business world. Relevant resources and quizzes makes you feel like you are in a real class and consuming valuable content.

By DEV B

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Apr 23, 2020

It is a great course! If you are a data science enthusiasts then this course would be very helpful to learn about the opportunities out there and what data science has to offer you. Happy learning:)

By Hassan A

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Feb 4, 2020

It was a great introduction to Data Science , what I liked the most was the definition of Data scientist , and the section related to Final Outcome/Report structure.

A very enlightening course indeed

By Pradeep K R A

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Jan 14, 2020

the knowledge i gained in this course is organic and i didn't felt no pressure at all like campus courses. And the way of conveying the knowledge is what i needed. i am happy to be part of coursera.

By Tejashwini P M

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Aug 31, 2023

I give a complete 5 star to this course. I have learnt the basics of the data science through this course thoroughly. And it gave me more confidence to learn and build my career from zero to hero.

By Yiqiang H

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Jul 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

By Nadeeka D

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Apr 12, 2023

I learned a lot about Data Science and Data Scientist job field via this course. This is great, easy to understand and they are providing useful and very interesting things to learn in a great way.

By Deleted A

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Sep 20, 2022

User-friendly quizzes and insightful videos; having the content of the videos written out as text was an added bonus since some of them contained information that I was quite familiar with already;

By Pradip R

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Apr 26, 2022

Excellent introduction to Data Science. Anyone thinking about this career or need to know about Data Science, this can be a good start. I liked small videos and engaging conversation on this topic.

By Tran L H

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Feb 16, 2020

A highly simple, yet still immersive and detailed, course for Data science. Sure, this one only provides the very basic and foundation part, but everything must start from somewhere like that, yes?