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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 Raúl A

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Jan 13, 2020

Very good introduction to Data Science. They did a very good job explaining each aspect of it.

By Omkar J N

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Dec 10, 2019

Amazing!! Loved the course.Good course for someone who want to get an idea about Data Science.

By Duke

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Dec 8, 2019

Nothing to say, good explain for data science, but use too much time, I think blog is better.

By Alexandre d C P

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Nov 23, 2019

It was a good start to understand what is data science. I eager to learn more about that. Tks.

By Mohammed M

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Sep 27, 2019

this course help you know the basics of Data science it's very helpful thanks IBM and Coursera

By Yeshwant K

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Sep 24, 2019

I loved the course as it gave me a complete outlook of what is data science?

And how to use it.

By ZHANSAYA Z

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Sep 10, 2019

I think it is an excellent introductory information about the field and scope of data science.

By Muhammad S H

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Apr 6, 2019

This course does its job excellently to introducing data science to beginners in data science.

By Pavel A

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Jan 8, 2019

Lots of information about DS. Useful infromation. And very good course for absolute beginners.

By Chandan J

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Nov 22, 2018

This course enables new learners on the concept of Data Science. Great one to start with :) !!

By Endra S

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Oct 15, 2024

This course is so helpful especially since I am interested in a career field of Data Analysis

By Aaron R

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Oct 14, 2024

A bit too general information this cuorse but maybe that is teh beginning of the coure serie.

By Chen H

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Jul 13, 2024

Comprehensive overview of what data science really covers (not just a snapshot at one angle).

By Havinash H

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Mar 19, 2024

It was a great learning experience for me. Got a very good idea about the Data Science domain

By joshua f

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Dec 10, 2023

ive learned so much about what data science is in just this first course. Thank you so much!

By kerry g

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Aug 1, 2023

very helpful to understanding in details what data science and its fundamental is all about.

By Jason S

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May 17, 2023

Very informative, interesting, and incisive overview of the day in the life a Data Scientist.

By Muhammad I ( N A

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Mar 23, 2023

It was very nice for me. I learned a lot out of this course about data science. It's owesome.

By Victor N

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Mar 15, 2023

It was well structured such that one can go through it without any problem and understand it.

By Muhammad S S

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Mar 15, 2023

As I am beginner to learn Data Science, it is very helpful for understanding of data science.

By Qudus O S

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Feb 11, 2023

If the beginning of this course is this interesting, then I'm excited to see what lies ahead!

By S18IT1243 _

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Dec 31, 2022

firstly it's interesting and can gain good amount of theoritical knowledge about data science

By Kingsley S

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Dec 3, 2022

Clear language in videos and reading texts. I found it easy to follow the lessons. Thank you.

By Danyal E

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Sep 4, 2022

Best Introductory Course for Data Science! I would suggest everyone to kindly go through it.

By OHIOSIMUAN O I

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Jun 24, 2022

Was easy to understand any one with some computational thinking can do this course.

Cheers!!!!