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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 SAFA O

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Dec 3, 2022

I think it's a really, really great orientation course I love it perfcet

By Elias N P E

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Sep 26, 2022

Expresa las ideas con pocas y adecuadas palabras. También fue motivador

By Neel J

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Aug 28, 2022

the material was easy to watch and read and great at providing insights

By Muwafaq A

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Aug 21, 2022

A great course for learners looking to start their career in data scince

By nour a

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Aug 17, 2022

Great Course

Thanks for the opportunity to learn about this amazing field

By Abubaker P

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Jun 12, 2022

Very good syllabus and good notes. Easy to underestand and interesting.

By ADNAN M

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May 5, 2022

This training is good as a first step to enter the field of data science

By Jalal R

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Apr 28, 2022

It was very usefull course, I like to follow other course in this series

By Mikela R

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Apr 12, 2022

This was very helpful in understanding what data science is. Thank you!

By Rishabh T

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Apr 8, 2022

Best and detailed videos. I got to know many new informations out of it.

By Guilherme P R

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Nov 9, 2021

Is a great introductory course. We can learned the basic of data science

By Parma R R

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Oct 15, 2021

Good course, build strong foundation to understand what data science is.

By Tomas M

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Oct 8, 2021

Excellent presenters and course materials. I am motivated to learn more!

By Yuvashree T

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Sep 23, 2021

i have learned may about data science it gives skill sets and knowledge.

By Tirth P

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Sep 20, 2021

A simple introduction of what you will face in the world of Data Science

By Leeladhar S

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Aug 20, 2021

Good course especially for beginners who want to learn data science.....

By Saima S I

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Aug 5, 2021

great one for the begineers to know about what data science actually is!

By Sarvesh W

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May 26, 2021

It is an excellent course for who wants to pursue career in Data Science

By rahul k

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Jan 3, 2021

really helpful in getting a basic understanding of the term Data Science

By Azajul I N

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Dec 23, 2020

I really liked this course. Highly recommended for everyone. Keep it up.

By Alvaro J B C

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Nov 17, 2020

All the material is very good and you can learn without being an expert!

By Jade R L

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Oct 22, 2020

Thanks for this course. I've got a deeper sense of what data science is.

By Rajat G

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Sep 23, 2020

Excellent Course with accurate details for any beginner level candidate.

By Hari I

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Sep 8, 2020

Good Knowledge with Videos & some theory knowledge including assessment.