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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 SOUVIK S

Oct 25, 2020

I thank Coursera team and IBM Data Science team for simplifying Data Science Course and making it understandable for everyone. The Quizzes per week and Peer to Peer assignment helped to revise the study material. Thank you.

By Tania D

Aug 21, 2020

It's always good to hear a definition of Data Science from professionals. Textbook definitions can always lead one astray. In this course we could at least get insight from professionals in the field. It was well explained.

By Dennis

Feb 5, 2020

this course makes me understand an overview of Data Science world and what Data Scientist do on their job. Certainly I also understand what's the importance of the data and how deliver it communicatively to the stakeholder.

By Muhib A K S

Nov 23, 2019

Good way to interaction and deliver the lecture from both organization (academia and industry). Industry endorse the objectives of the academia and and clear our concepts through some lighter examples of real life projects.

By Uzowulu B

May 28, 2019

I really like the way the course is being taught, I appreciate the instructors and my classmates. I now know what data science is before now whenever it's been said I thought it's out of this world. Thanks for this Package.

By aatish u

Sep 26, 2018

Course is well structred. This course is about How data science can be used in our life and what prequisites are need to be data scientist.This course clear the thought about What is data science and What is Data scientist?

By Zarrar S

Jul 22, 2023

The best course for students to dive into the field of Data Science because it serves as the introduction to Data Science, which helps the students to let them know about the scope of Data Science, what is it, and so on...

By PANKAJ B

Jan 21, 2022

Its like my dream come true. I have to learn data science for that this is the first step form me. I have to switch my career from my current field to IT so this course is very much helpful to me for my career advancement.

By Yevgeniy D

May 11, 2020

Excellent course for introduction in Data Science Specialization. Material covered not only technical side but also explains significance of soft skills like curiosity, sense of humor, presentation and communication skills

By Jeanderson B C

Aug 31, 2018

I believe this is very enlightening course regarding the similarities and differences of data science and other areas. I was able to understand what is data science, why it is important, and how it can be used in practice.

By Laila A

Jul 9, 2020

It was very informative, and a well put together brief introductory course about data science: its importance, and how we reached to having data science as a course. As well as the benefits of the work of data scientists.

By N'DA K A P

Nov 25, 2019

Ce cours permet de mieux comprendre les notions liées à la data science. Facile à suivre et alliant l'utile à l'agréable c'est avec plaisir que je me suis atteler à terminer ce programme. Encore merci à Coursera et à IBM.

By Berkay T

Aug 26, 2019

The course gives a brief understanding of what data science actually is while correcting certain academic misconceptions. It's very useful to get an idea on whether this field will suit your needs or fulfill your passion.

By Thomas O

Sep 20, 2021

The Data Science Course was well structured and clearly presented. Dr. Hilda is legendary and all professors were highly motivated and passionate about Data Science. In many ways, I found the Course very exciting indeed.

By Pratyush K G

Jul 28, 2022

Its easy to grab knowledge from these set of informations. I am from non-IT background but after taking this course , I feel that anyone can learn Data science and apply it to their own fields. overall course is awesome

By Prasad B s

Jul 14, 2020

what is data science is a completely new way of understanding from my previous understandings. The course was briefly described each and everything very well. Thanks to the entire team who are all worked on this course.

By Edwin S

Apr 25, 2020

Engaging and interesting materials. The lectures reveal the truth behind the cloak of data science. It shows the variety of skills and background that can define a data scientist. No math course, just business concepts.

By Gautam J

Jan 12, 2020

A very well crafted course for Introduction to Data Science. This course drives motivation in learners to progress further in the field and encourages the learners to decide a field of study for the application purpose.

By Mr C

Dec 5, 2024

Very Structured. I love the fact that you can't assess the next course without concluding with the current course. This makes this awesome for someone like me who can skip to the preferred section i want to learn from.

By Felix D

Dec 20, 2021

Hi,

In this course, you can understand what data science is, what data scientists do, and what tools and algorithms data scientists use on a daily basis Understand the basics so you can start studying data science

Felix

By Ishani S

Apr 11, 2020

This was an excellent introductory course with a positive, inclusive message about Data Science and the future of the field. Thank you to the instructors and course coordinators for a well organised informative course!

By José A D Á

Mar 2, 2020

El curso no solo cumplió con su objetivo, el cual era explicar en que consistía Data Science, sinó que fue más allá, al incluir también una parte práctica, la cual fue la introducción a Watson Studio. ¡Excelente curso!

By Japheth S

Feb 20, 2020

Enjoyed the interviews. I thought they provided a pretty good assessment of what data science is, what is needed to embark on a career in data science as well as the important uses data science has on our world today.

By RAMANI M

Nov 21, 2019

A detailed description by experienced professors and achieving data scientists. The readings were very informative. I liked the way they introduced data science. I am excited to go forward, learn and finish the course.

By Behzod T

Jun 18, 2019

I am taking the course as a part of the certificate program. I think this course is a good start for someone without previous knowledge on data science. For those with some previous knowledge it might seem quite basic.