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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 Debapriyo D

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Oct 10, 2019

This course is a very good starter for introduction to data science. It actually gives the answer for the question "What is Data Science?"

By Saurabh J

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Jul 13, 2019

This course helped me to understand "WHAT IS DATA SCIENCE". I thoroughly enjoyed the course and my objective was also completed. Thank You

By Rahul K

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Jun 2, 2019

If you want to get Started with Data Science then this is the best introductory course. The way they explain the points is just Awesome...

By Gabriela R

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Mar 14, 2019

Excellent course. All topics are explained in an easy way. Thanks to this course I understand what is a Data Science and its applications.

By Adaora

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Feb 27, 2019

It Was a fantastic introduction to data science. If you never knew about data science, this is the best place to start. Thank you so much.

By Yeison R V

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Oct 21, 2024

This is a perfect course for begin the data science's world!! All the concepts explain the skills that you need for progress in this area

By Andres S L

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Jun 17, 2024

No me gusta el sistema de pruebas, comparado con otros cursos de Coursera. Pero me encantaron los videos y los artículos complementarios.

By Robert G

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Sep 7, 2023

Videos are thorough and data science topic well explained in a human language that even a person from non-technical field can understand.

By Subhadip D

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Apr 7, 2023

This course is vey helpful for me to make more knowledge about data science and da scientist.It also help me to make my college project .

By Rajesh J

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Jul 8, 2022

The overall course was excellent in terms of teaching and presenting the video slides. It's a very comprahensive of learning data science

By Christian- K I

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May 30, 2022

The idea of Data Science was broken down to the simplest and most absorbable form even for a novice. That's beautiful learning made easy.

By Qaiser W

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Mar 2, 2022

Very comprehensively constructed course with in depth information on Data Science. I would describe it as a 'Confidence Building Course'.

By Karina H M

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Nov 4, 2021

I have a clear vision about Data Science and Data Scientists now, and definitely that's what I want! Thank you for sharing and teaching!

By Simone K

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Sep 27, 2021

One of the best courses, the introduction is so easy to follow, but contains all the technical know-how to get a hang of Data Science! :)

By Shikhar G

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Jun 5, 2021

Its a great course for comphrehensive understanding of data science.If you are quite familiar with it,this course is not needed for you.

By Katharina B

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Mar 22, 2021

Very good for a very first introduction in the topic, if you know already about the topic I would recommend to do a more advanced course.

By Malathy D

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Sep 30, 2020

A good course to have a clear understanding of what this field holds for beginners, and what are the categories, careers, tools involved.

By MD. R

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Jul 20, 2020

Tell the truth, I really greatfull for make me inspired and interested to search more course on coursera with IBM and other institutions.

By Diego M E C

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Jun 1, 2020

Great way to introduce people to what data science is and what can someone interested in this subject can expect from a day to day labor.

By Sandip S

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May 14, 2020

Excellent Foundation course on Data Science... that would help all to acquire required basic knowledge and help all to build up from here

By Eren C

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May 10, 2020

It was a good course for starting. I have learnt how things are going to be and what I am actually going to learn about more intuitively.

By Ravi

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May 9, 2020

Excellent Foundational/Introductory Course. Must attend it and its very well organized course. Doesn't stress the individual attending it

By Puneet n j

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May 9, 2020

A Great course specially for the people who wanted to start of their carriers as a data scientists and learn the basics of DATA SCIENCE!!

By mohsin a

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May 7, 2020

This course is a wonderful introduction to the realm of data science for beginners .Interviews of various professional was very helpful.

By srilakshmi p

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Apr 23, 2020

It helped me alot.But i found little bit difficult when i solve assignments.but it made me confidence to study again and again.Thank you.