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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.

AP

Jan 15, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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By Nathan P

Oct 10, 2019

Good course and easy. Gives good understanding of what data science actually is.

By René V

Oct 8, 2019

Genial el curso! Me ahorro años de experiencia con solo escuchar a los expertos.

By Hauwa E L

Oct 5, 2019

Wonderful. Especially for beginners like me who needs the basics on data science

By Pedro F

Aug 1, 2019

Pretty good (and not long) to understand the very basic aspects of Data Science.

By Prasanna K

Jul 23, 2019

Excellent startup material with precise information in audio visual text format.

By Naomi B

May 23, 2019

This course was very helpful in describing what the data science field is about.

By Mike C

May 5, 2019

Great informational course to introduce newcomers into the world of data science

By FAN L

May 2, 2019

Great Introduction to Data Science with Career Talk from different professionals

By Hardik L

Apr 29, 2019

This is really good course to get familiar with all the aspects of Data-Science.

By MBAI B

Apr 17, 2019

IT was an interesting course. i learned a lot about Data Science in this Course.

By Dan H

Apr 13, 2019

i learned more than I expected in this course. the readings were most helpful.

By Levi

Feb 5, 2019

Marvelous introduction course. Although the content is simple, it is impressive.

By Palesa M M

Jan 19, 2019

this is a really good introduction, sets the pace and gets straight to the point

By James T

Nov 16, 2018

Very informative and makes you want to seek more information about Data Science.

By THOMAS K

Nov 14, 2018

The course gives a good overview of how to deep dive into this data science path

By BEATRICE B

Sep 5, 2018

THIS COURSE WAS EXCEPTIONAL , I HAVE GAINED ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DATA SCIENCE

By Kelvin N

Nov 21, 2024

An eye-opening course to anyone who want to begin their journey in Data science

By HARI R .

Oct 19, 2024

This course is very full to learn for beginner to learn the Data Science course

By Святослав Г

Aug 19, 2024

Невеличкі лекції з подальшими короткими тестами, зручно вчити та здавати іспити

By Andrea S V R

Aug 1, 2024

Es sumamente digerible, me encanta la manera de explicar todo lo de este curso.

By Marcin W

Jul 22, 2024

The course is great. It gives a quick and solid start in the data science area.

By Shahbaz S

May 31, 2024

I would recommend to all. It is an Awesome course. Do signup and start learning

By Brightina O A

May 6, 2024

The course was very helpful served as good foundation to my data science career

By Jevor C

Mar 3, 2024

Excellent course that has set me on the right path to a career in data science!

By Alejandro M

Jan 21, 2024

I learned a lot from this part the course, I liked because is easy to undertand