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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

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

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 SAURABH R

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Jul 11, 2024

The core basics of data science are well explained in this module with experienced professionals with the help of real-time examples.

By Yoseph M

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Dec 28, 2022

What is Data Science Course is good starting point for who interest in Data Science . It is very clear , concise and easy to follow.

By Brian H

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Mar 31, 2022

Very good at showing the basic concepts of Data Science - including it's origins, applications, and the future growth of Data Science

By Sudheer K

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Mar 23, 2022

The best way to become familiar with data science is through IBM hardware. This is the best I've come across after all these years...

By Phuriwat

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Jan 13, 2022

It's grate to starter point to understand what is data science and what actually data scientist do and knowing about the application.

By Srivithya J

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Dec 30, 2021

Really a worth of spend your quality time . Non-IT background person also do this. it was a clear picture about what is data science

By Deleted A

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Aug 30, 2020

I have learned and understand more about Data Science. This is a good course for the introduction of Data Science. Thank you so much!

By Deleted A

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Jul 11, 2020

In this course l have learnt about Data science, and what data science aspirant should keep focus in journey of learning this course.

By Pavan K B

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May 7, 2020

Good introductory session. Great insight from the various people who CEOs, Research associates, seasoned programmers, Professors etc.

By semilore a

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Mar 11, 2020

This course was really interesting, with different data scientist giving their opinions of what to expect as a budding data scientist

By Raj K B

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Feb 9, 2020

This is the basic course for the idea of Data Science! I really enjoy this course as a beginner. I got lots of idea from this course!

By Max G

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Jan 23, 2020

Good introduction to the idea of Data Science. Nice combination of reading, writing and listening to personal stories of data science

By Gautam H

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Dec 6, 2019

I love the content and manner of learning this course offer, appreciate the good work done by the team who created the course content

By Bianca P

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Oct 20, 2019

A good overview of what Data Science means from a theoretical point of view to the industry application in business as usual context.

By Bogdan S

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Sep 15, 2019

Although i'm a mathematician and i studied statistics i have opened Data science to myself and now i am ready to take a new challenge

By alexa111_6@hotmail.com

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Aug 31, 2019

Es fascinante la forma en la que nos guían hacia lo desconocido, La introducción me confirmo mis ganas de interpretar y tratar datos.

By Maibam S

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Sep 6, 2018

Simple and easy to understand. The content is intuitive and anybody with no background in data science can get the take home message.

By Vedaste S

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Nov 7, 2022

Data science is the field of exploring, manipulating, and analyzing data, and using data to answer questions or make recommendations

By Rawia a

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Sep 18, 2022

The Content was excellent and very informative. The trainers and coaches simplify the information in a wonderful way . Thanks a lot

By Brooke R

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Jun 8, 2022

Great overview. Only criticism is that some of the quiz questions ask you to recall seeminly irrelevant details about the readings.

By Ankit K S

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Mar 16, 2022

The course is extremely useful as it presents an overview of what Data Science is and how it will shape career trends in the future.

By Elijah

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Oct 6, 2021

I really loved the course. I am an Economist by profession and this course just made it easy for me to transition into Data Science.

By Abeer_Elhussein

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Aug 24, 2021

This course helped me so much, it declared a lot of topics and definitions that I didn't know before.

I'll finish the specilization .

By Kevin P

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Jul 22, 2020

The course material did a good job of answering my questions "what's this data science stuff I'm hearing about". Highly recommended.

By Guido K

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Jun 30, 2020

The course material provided was very clear and has a good mix of interviews, voice-over animations, reading material and exercises.