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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 Swapnil J

Nov 25, 2019

Very well explained . perfect introduction which will inspire anyone to pursue data science as a career.

By Hussein A

Nov 15, 2019

the best introduction to data science , a lot of information is included and it is shown in the best way

By Katiuska V G G

Jun 13, 2019

Good introduction to know what is Data Science and what a Data Scientist do and what skills should have.

By Luiz E

Jun 12, 2019

Curso excelente, bastante instrutivo e mostra o que de fato é a Ciência de Dados, e o que de fato não é.

By Daniel B A

Apr 2, 2019

Una introducción excelente, que ademas de teoría, te permite poner en practica ciertas cosas aprendidas.

By Haywood N

Jul 22, 2018

A very comprehensive and beneficial introduction to the Data Scientist and Data Science. Well presented.

By Víctor M O G

Jul 2, 2024

Muy interesante y gratificante aprender cosas nuevas relacionadas con todo lo que nos rodea, los datos.

By Veronica P M

Dec 7, 2023

como introducción brinda un panorama general de lo que abarca ciencia de datos de forma clara y concisa

By CHINDHU K

Sep 21, 2023

It is very useful for me to learn the course. And it is one part of the skill to become a entrepreneur.

By Erhunmwunse N

Feb 20, 2022

This was an eye opener and I am grateful for the financial aids I recieved from cursera for this course

By Scott W

Dec 28, 2021

Very informative and provides an excellent pathway into an area of great importance in our daily lives.

By AMIT K N

Sep 15, 2021

In this course I learned what is data science and about the must needed attributes of a data scientist.

By Aysha R S

Jun 24, 2021

This course helps me to understand what is data science and the skills required to be a data scientist.

By Роман К

Jul 23, 2020

A very accessible and informative course. Interesting videos from professionals. Thanks for the course!

By BHAUMIK T

Jul 8, 2020

This is freaking amazing course I've ever seen and this is completely for beginners and I am that one .

By Denise G

Jun 24, 2020

It's a great option to get general concepts near science data inclusive if you don't engineer a career.

By Deepak C C

Jun 24, 2020

I love this course. I have gained a sufficient amount of knowledge about data science through Coursera.

By Ishan J

Jun 17, 2020

It was a valuable course for me and I am very thankful to you to provide me such knowledge of analytics

By Harsh M

Jun 15, 2020

Really helpful to known about data science basics,additional learn where data science actually applied.

By rengeetha n

Jun 2, 2020

interesting topic and well explained. lectures were not bombarded with big words for beginners like me.

By Rafael E H R

May 19, 2020

This Course was very friendly and made me work and imagine a lot different possibilities of this field.

By Pedro G

Mar 25, 2020

It is very good, and serves as an introduction to this amazing field of knowledge that is data science.

By Harsh V J

Mar 20, 2020

This course give an overview about Data Science. This is more of theoretical course about data science.

By Md. S I

Mar 12, 2020

A clear conceptualized course for the absolute beginner who wants to know and work as a data scientist.

By nihar p

Feb 3, 2020

A brilliant course for beginners who want to know about data science and career growth in data science.