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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

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.

KK

Feb 23, 2020

Terrific introduction to the Data Science course. Never expected but was extremely excited with the quality of content, speakers and a very honest attempt to making this course interesting.

Krishna

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By Hanan A

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Mar 23, 2021

This course was so much fun, it was a mix of watching short interviews, learning new cool definitions and reading straight forward articles and can be completed in 2 days.

By Luis G

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Jul 1, 2020

I highly recommend this course, for a "newcomer" in Data Science, it really helped me to clear caveats in the topic and build a foundation to advance in the Certification

By Omar S

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Jun 17, 2020

The course is very well organized, and delivered in a very professional way. I would really recommend this course for people seeking some basic knowledge for Data Science.

By Duy T B

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Apr 23, 2020

Really helpful. By learning this course, I know about Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning... in a systematic way. Thank you IBM and Coursera for this course.

By Akhila S

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Nov 27, 2019

I being a toddler in Data Science , after taking this course, I can find a path to get into Data Science. Many thanks to all the Professors and Student for their guidance.

By Ahmed A A A M M A M

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Oct 12, 2019

Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity, you are doing an excellent work here, this is my best experience in E-learning so far, much appreciated for everything.

By Ayush D

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Jun 27, 2019

Wonderful course. Brilliantly explained. The best part is the real life examples that have been shown. A must try for anyone dreaming of pursuing a career in data science.

By Anton M

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Jan 1, 2019

Good, although rather short course. Would love to get more practical information about Data Science - hope to get in the follow-up courses from this specialization by IBM.

By Azam H

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Jan 30, 2024

I live in Iran. here, I don't have a credit card to pay the Financial Aid money that was used to pay me. Dear Coursera, I want him to help me. I Look forward to learning.

By makhubele x

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Jan 30, 2023

Very informative course - it has touched on all the importance of data science from definition, applications, areas of applications and subject central for the discipline

By Jose L V G

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Aug 20, 2022

It's immersive, it catches you, it always keeps you attentive to what is being presented... The shared anecdotes always have that touch that makes you identify with them.

By ABIMBOLA O

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Jul 5, 2022

This is an exceptionally good course that had helped open my eyes of understanding to things that I could do with my area of expertise as a student in the material world

By Thiago P

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Jun 1, 2022

That first part give me an easy understanding for the meaning of data science and how it can be useful in many ways and how you have to present it's informations as well.

By Sam S

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Mar 1, 2022

A high level introduction covered the breadth of the subject including and helps to understand how to use the strengths to focus on the appropriate areas of data science

By rohit v

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May 9, 2021

This course is so well-crafted that it covers so many key points and still allows us the students to learn in ease. Thanks for the opportunity and the experience as well.

By Neeraj A

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Jul 6, 2020

I was aware of data science term but after completing this course now i can confidently say that I know about the data science and what does a job of data scientist is .

By priya s

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Jun 5, 2020

This course is ideal for people who are interested to know about data science. This course has given me an insight into the world of data science. Very clear explanation.

By Antarish D

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Apr 4, 2020

Great Course for the people starting their journey in the world of data science. The concepts were subtly and beautifully introduced and explained clearly and explicitly.

By Kunal B

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Dec 13, 2019

It had a good introductory part about data science and stuffs related to it. It felt awesome to relate self with the environment that is being held among Data Scientists.

By Amos B

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Dec 7, 2019

Very good course!

This is an interesting and useful introduction to data science. The materials provided help to understand the subject. I really liked taking this course.

By Yona C

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Jul 16, 2019

It is good to go through some basic idea of data science. I used to think it is big data, but after this course, I know it is not data-size, methodology or tools limited.

By Jason K

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May 21, 2019

Really good introduction to data science, even for a beginner like myself the concepts were explained properly, loved the real world examples that was used in the videos.

By Tom M

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May 6, 2019

Clear and concise, this course introduces you the basic concepts at a decent pace. the tests are engaging but the content enable you to get full marks if you listen well.

By syed s a

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Apr 27, 2019

Very good and articulate introduction to data science. Professor Haider is simply marvellous. I have had no simple way to understand regression via his taxi-ride example.

By Ednah O

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Aug 18, 2022

This course has really been important to my journey in becoming the best data scientist this world has ever had, i know i can do it and i will do it if only i work hard.