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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 emmanuel i

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Jun 6, 2022

The course was precise and concise and relevant to the knowledge required

By Fabián m (

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May 21, 2022

me resulto de mucha ayuda para mi camino para ser un cientifico de datos.

By Jiaying Z

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May 11, 2022

It's effectively tstablished my preliminary understanding of data science

By Dan G

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Mar 14, 2022

Includes clear and interesting material. The experience is very smooth...

By been c

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Jan 12, 2022

OTIMO CURSO, abriu minha mente e ampliou meu desejo pela ciência de dados

By SOUNAK K M

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Dec 12, 2021

The ease with which the whole program was introduced, was really helpful.

By Michael O

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Aug 6, 2021

It was a fun, entertaining experience with a helpful community and videos

By MACARENA P S

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Apr 20, 2021

Muy buen curso para iniciarse en este mundo y entender conceptos básicos.

By Gloria L R

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Feb 23, 2021

Love the content which was easy to understand and follow. I learned lots.

By I M A S

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Feb 15, 2021

It's nice to have a basic knowledge about data scientst and data science.

By Ningxin X

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Dec 22, 2020

A lot od reading, but it does help in understanding what is data science!

By RICARDO O R

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Nov 28, 2020

A great introductory course to whom wants to know more about data science

By ishan s

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Nov 6, 2020

A very good understanding to the introduction to the Data science program

By Walter S

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Nov 4, 2020

a good introduction to the world of big data.

I can't wait to learn more.

By vikas U

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Oct 28, 2020

the best introduction to what is data science and what are data scientist

By Sucheta J

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Oct 9, 2020

A very nice course to understand what is data science and its importance.

By Deleted A

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Aug 22, 2020

It's a great introductory course about data science and its applications.

By Pius M K

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Aug 11, 2020

Great course.

I was able to understand what revolves around data science.

By Deleted A

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Jul 26, 2020

The course was very informative and got to learn alot. Thank you Coursera

By Pallavi K J

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Jul 25, 2020

this course will very helpful in my long learning journey of data science

By krishna b

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Jun 30, 2020

Everyone who are intrested to become a data scientist must do this course

By KWEKU B E

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Apr 20, 2020

Involving, spot on and the best introduction to the study of Data Science

By Sai a

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Mar 24, 2020

My first step in my career is best !! Thanks for the wonderful coursera

By Oxana G

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Feb 5, 2020

Thank you for this course. It was good start for the future achievements.

By Peter C

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Jan 18, 2020

It was an exciting introduction to Data Science and I am glad I enrolled!