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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

PD

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

MS

Sep 17, 2020

very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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By Dina A

Jan 6, 2022

I really enjoyed the course and got a lot of information about data science and every thing about it.

By Kunal K

Jul 28, 2021

It is nice introduction towards data science and it sure makes you understand where you will heading .

By Claudette C

Mar 22, 2021

Effective principles of understanding presented, and clever coaching to pursuit career in Data Science

By Antoine T

Dec 2, 2020

Good introduction to Data scientist. To be continued with following courses if you want to get skills.

By Toby F

Aug 24, 2020

Provides a great basic level of knowledge in the field of Data Science, and is a great place to start.

By Vemula M

May 18, 2020

Very useful course and can be easily related to real life examples. Professors are highly experienced.

By satyam a

May 2, 2020

This course will completely define what is data science with various definitions from various experts.

By Sachin S

Apr 29, 2020

Excellent content put together to explain Data Science and role of a Data Scientist in a clear manner.

By Hemapriya K B

Apr 24, 2020

It's very useful to know about data science. Now I got an idea about data science and data scientists.

By Joshua S

Apr 13, 2020

A bit basic, but a decent high level overview of the field, which is the intended point of the course.

By Rayon D

Mar 28, 2020

Excellent way of learning DataScience. Learning a lot. This learning will definitely help in my career

By Yifan D

Mar 1, 2020

Easy and approachable for new starters like me, not stressing, I am looking forward to more in detail.

By Ramanathan V

Feb 12, 2020

Great course! Excellent starting point and provides crisp introduction into the field of data science.

By chett d

Jan 26, 2020

Really informative and allows you to wrap your head around what Data Science is and what its uses are.

By Symeon L

Dec 14, 2019

A really intresting intoduction that gives a general idea about what someone can do with Data Science!

By S N S

Nov 12, 2019

It was very exciting to learn my first course in coursera, im looking foward to continue more courses.

By Ajay k

Jun 12, 2019

This course is exactly guiding a person what kind of skill a person should have to be a data sceintist

By Rezoan B S

Mar 6, 2019

Brilliant course to start learning Data Science. Very basic and interesting. looking for next courses.

By Igor L

Feb 4, 2019

Excellent videos. In my opinion, the introduction of what is data science were easy and fast to learn.

By Raphaël L

Sep 17, 2018

It's a clear start to better understand what is data science and what you need to be a data scientist.

By Mohamed H I

Jul 11, 2018

Very nice introductory course for data science. Based on interviewing SMEs and PDFs to read. I like it

By Vidal C

Oct 8, 2024

Una excelente experiencia de aprendizaje, una manera muy efectiva de enseñanza, gracias COURSERA _IBM

By Manuel G

Aug 29, 2024

Module 4 has many sections with bugs but the rest of the course it is quite interesting and I learnt.

By Miloš F

May 14, 2024

very informative, well paced, sometimes harder to keep focus on videos without person speaking to you

By Bala S K

Feb 18, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, Examples and case studies were on point, Lectures were more intriguing