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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

RS

May 11, 2020

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

BR

Feb 21, 2019

Excellent quality content! It's a great introductory course that really gets you interested in Data Science. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious in learning about what Data Science is about.

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By Andi B

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Jun 19, 2019

I really enjoyed this intro to Data Science! The videos and the various use cases presented are very interesting.

By Jie S

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May 30, 2019

It's a meaningful introductory course and it's interesting, from which I learnt a lot about data science from it.

By Audrey M

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Feb 19, 2019

Great introduction to data science and an insight of what data science is and skills data scientists should have.

By Gissella M

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Dec 28, 2018

Excellent, dynamic course. I would recommended to anyone that would like to initiate a training in Data Science.

By Zayani M

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Sep 5, 2018

The course will nicely done. The final exam is tricky. They are looking for explicit answers, so take good notes!

By Stephane G

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Sep 4, 2018

Thank you very much for this course. It opened my eyes on the importance of Data Scientist in our today's' world.

By Christian M

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Sep 12, 2024

Excelente, extremamente completo e específico em detalhes! Agradeço a todos os professores da IBM e ao Coursera.

By J C V

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Aug 26, 2024

El curso es de alto valor y de mucha utilidad para poder comprender que es y como se aplica la ciencia de datos.

By SERGIO D S

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Mar 12, 2024

It was really good. It clearly explained the work of a Data Scientist including our role as well as key aspects.

By Thanh Q H ( H

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Jun 8, 2023

Good, even I had experience working as data scientist. This course is good at summary the data science's journey

By JT R

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Oct 12, 2022

The amount and variable delivery of information in this course described data science and data scientists well.

By Abane M

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Aug 22, 2022

Excellent. The course was engaging and elaborate and gives you complete detail abaout the field of data science.

By ankit k

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Jun 22, 2022

It gives you a deep understanding of what data science is and why data science is required in the present world.

By Francisco A R d S

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May 5, 2022

Highly recommeded for beginners in data science area. In simple language, it explains the bases of this science.

By wajid U G

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Apr 19, 2022

the course was easy, understandable, friendly and not boring at all and the teaching methodology was exceptional

By Kamogelo M

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Feb 6, 2022

It was brilliant. The way in which each element was taught was easy to comprehend; this is a top quality course.

By Anandhu H

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Apr 29, 2021

Great course for beginners. All the basic concepts are discussed. The classes are very informative and enjoyable

By Dibash P

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Mar 4, 2021

This course defines a data and data scientist along with the scope, responsibility in a very simple and broadly.

By Anurag S

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Nov 16, 2020

Great course content to start with !! Correct length of course. Assignment & Assessment at the end of course !!

By Luis L

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Sep 16, 2020

Very good introduction to Data Science, simple and precise. If you are new in this field, this is what you need!

By Pratik K

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Sep 8, 2020

The overall learm=ning experience was awesome! It really clears all the concepts regarding what is data science.

By Aaron S I

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Jul 8, 2020

Appears to be a good introduction to Data Science in what to expect to need to learn to become a data scientist.

By Dr.basem A

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Jun 30, 2020

I'm so happy to start learning Data Science with Coursera, and I will continue learning to the advanced courses.

By Mirsana V M

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Jun 12, 2020

Im very excited to complete the course. Really a good course and the procedure followed so far is also excellent

By Ravi T

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May 12, 2020

This a very good introductory course on data science which gives a brief explanation of what the field is about.