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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

MS

Sep 17, 2020

very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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).

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By CHANDAN K

Jan 20, 2020

WOWW GOOD KNOWLWDGABLE COURCE

THANKS COURSERA & IBM

By Rakesh S

Jan 19, 2020

Best and simple of introduction to the Data science

By TUHIN M

Dec 28, 2019

Excellent beginning for data science enthusiastic .

By Shaik A R

Dec 12, 2019

Very easy and interesting to go through this course

By clarence k h

Nov 30, 2019

A very good foundation for the Data science series,

By Vivek K M

Oct 10, 2019

that was pretty good for a beginner in data science

By GDOURA M A

Oct 1, 2019

Interesting Academical introduction to data science

By Aamir K

Sep 24, 2019

It's great course to start for Data Science career.

By Subhajit M

Aug 30, 2019

I enjoyed this course till now. thanks to Coursera.

By JAN S

Aug 18, 2019

Data science is amazing, only for curious people :D

By Aayush G

Jul 29, 2019

Very basic yet every data scientist should see this

By Arnab C

Jul 16, 2019

An excellent way to start my data science journey!!

By David Z

Jul 10, 2019

Present a good impression for data science starters

By Mohamad N A

Jun 27, 2019

the course is good to start journey as data science

By Rama

Jun 26, 2019

Good to know about Data Science and how it can help

By Kalyan T

Jun 6, 2019

Very good introduction to Data Science for a newbie

By Vladan M

Jun 1, 2019

Excellent foundation for further learning and study

By Skylar H

May 16, 2019

Excellent introduction and overview of data science

By Santosh V S

Apr 12, 2019

Excellent information who is new to Data Science...

By Maneesh H D

Mar 8, 2019

Great course with good introduction to Data Science

By rufaro t

Jan 8, 2019

lm loving this course well structured and organised

By Arnaud C

Jan 1, 2019

Informative content in line with course description

By Terry T

Dec 16, 2018

Great introductory level course, easy to comprehend

By Александр А

Dec 16, 2018

Good all-rouded introduction course to data science

By Aditya R B

Nov 4, 2018

Great Introduction to Data science. A good starting