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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 Daniela O

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Jul 20, 2022

I'm a beginner and this course is perfect to start studying. Very easy concept and explication to understand! 100% recommended!!!

By Hoi Y T

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May 5, 2022

Cover all the essentials. Informative and easy to follow. It is a good start for those new comers into the field of data science.

By Miguel F

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Apr 6, 2022

Insightful, dynamic. Provides a great introduction and context for people willing to advance to more complex data science courses.

By Oscar M G

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Nov 16, 2021

Excelente curso todo el material es muy claro y proporciona la informacion necesaria para comprender lo que es la ciencia de datos

By Madan M P

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Aug 16, 2021

I have learned fundamentals and gained various knowledge about Data Science. I am very appreciated by taking course from Coursera.

By vijay k A

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Jul 3, 2021

the course covers basic concept of Data Science concept. it is more useful for beginners who want to know more about Data Science

By Fazle R

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Dec 7, 2020

It was interactive and as easy as it gets, in between questions were keeping me involved and the way it was designed was also good

By Jorge M D A F

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Oct 8, 2020

vi que todos aqueles que desejam progredir em uma ou em qualquer carreira devem buscar especializações em suas vidas profissionais

By Azharuddin M

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Jul 13, 2020

Best Course I had it in my life... So much informative content. And each topic has been discussed very precisely. Feeling great...

By Vivek S

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Jun 7, 2020

I learnt more things about data science which i don't know and its link with various other technologies like IOT, big data and ML.

By Sanjeev

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May 18, 2020

This online orientation course on Data Science is quick, easy and paves a way for understanding Data Science and its applications.

By Anjali A

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Mar 29, 2020

Really gave an insight into Data Science as an up and coming field of the years! Explained by skilled professionals and very good!

By Fayyaz A

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Mar 9, 2020

well designed to give insight of the data science. clear lot of misconceptions and make your journey easy to become Data Scientist

By SG

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Dec 28, 2019

It is an interesting course, that helps you to understand the data science area with helpfull examples and various points of view.

By Muhammad S

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Aug 7, 2019

Provides you all you need to know to start learning data science and effectively tackles the questions a beginner has in his mind.

By Kishan S

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May 29, 2019

This course shows the path ahead before you kick-off your data science journey. You get the idea and motive to learn data science.

By Swati N

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May 23, 2019

This course is really good to understand the definition of data science, need and application of data science in different fields.

By Shubham p

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Oct 10, 2018

Introduction was quite broad in nature. Many elements related to data science were touched and explained in a very convenient way.

By Arnaud P

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Nov 10, 2024

This course is very useful for a global understanding in the data science domain. I am looking for now for new practical skills !

By Rivera-Mocinos E

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Jul 23, 2024

El curso me parece apropiado para una principiante interesado y con un background en conceptos fundamentales de ciencia de datos.

By George T B

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Aug 6, 2023

Very detailed training approach, videos and reading materials are properly expalined and makes understanding easy. good work guys

By irfan q

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Oct 22, 2022

Great course. The teaching method used is amazing. It build the foundation of what is data science. I really enjoyed learning.

By Brian C

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Jun 15, 2022

Great knowledge base understanding what is data science and what a data scientist does and is looked to have within the industry.

By Rajkumar S

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May 14, 2022

They're updating course continuously which is most important as many of the coursera courses not updated as per new technologies.

By Hobbs D

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Feb 23, 2022

A great introduction course, if you are interested in starting a career in Data Science, you should consider taking this course .