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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

PD

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

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.

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By Yifan D

Mar 1, 2020

Easy and approachable for new starters like me, not stressing, I am looking forward to more in detail.

By Ramanathan V

Feb 12, 2020

Great course! Excellent starting point and provides crisp introduction into the field of data science.

By chett d

Jan 26, 2020

Really informative and allows you to wrap your head around what Data Science is and what its uses are.

By Symeon L

Dec 14, 2019

A really intresting intoduction that gives a general idea about what someone can do with Data Science!

By S N S

Nov 12, 2019

It was very exciting to learn my first course in coursera, im looking foward to continue more courses.

By Ajay k

Jun 12, 2019

This course is exactly guiding a person what kind of skill a person should have to be a data sceintist

By Rezoan B S

Mar 6, 2019

Brilliant course to start learning Data Science. Very basic and interesting. looking for next courses.

By Igor L

Feb 4, 2019

Excellent videos. In my opinion, the introduction of what is data science were easy and fast to learn.

By Raphaël L

Sep 17, 2018

It's a clear start to better understand what is data science and what you need to be a data scientist.

By Mohamed H I

Jul 11, 2018

Very nice introductory course for data science. Based on interviewing SMEs and PDFs to read. I like it

By Vidal C

Oct 8, 2024

Una excelente experiencia de aprendizaje, una manera muy efectiva de enseñanza, gracias COURSERA _IBM

By Manuel G

Aug 29, 2024

Module 4 has many sections with bugs but the rest of the course it is quite interesting and I learnt.

By Miloš F

May 14, 2024

very informative, well paced, sometimes harder to keep focus on videos without person speaking to you

By Bala S K

Feb 18, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, Examples and case studies were on point, Lectures were more intriguing

By Cristian G

Oct 19, 2023

Excelente curso para aprender sobre la ciencia de datos y los científicos de datos y sus aplicaciones

By 郭博詳

Oct 4, 2023

Highly recommended and having solid content for newbies to catch up the general idea of data science!

By Hamza A

Jul 26, 2023

This course is Introduction of Data Science those who are willing to pursue Data Science must do this

By Pablo P

Jan 7, 2023

Es un resumen general que le da contexto al estudiante de lo que significa ser un científico de datos

By Malik M S A

Nov 19, 2022

This course is very good for beginners to learn data science. I have learned a lot from this course.

By Daniel M

Aug 7, 2022

Excellent course for those who want to initiate their studies on Data Science. Strongly recommend it!

By Gustavo M S

May 28, 2022

Exclenete curso espero los siguiente me permitan conocer la parte practica y lleve al trabanjo soñado

By Rogerio D F

May 20, 2022

Acabei de fazer o primeiro módulo e posso dizer com toda certeza: Maravilhoso, didático e inspirador.

By Daria V

Apr 26, 2022

This course explains well what data science is. Help you figure out if the industry is right for you.

By Mario M

Apr 23, 2022

IT HELPS TO UNDERSTAND 100% WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS CARREER AND WHAT YOU WILL FACE WITH YOUR NEW TOOLS

By TOMÁS N P B

Jan 10, 2022

I really liked the course. It's an excellent introduction to the topic and to the data science world.