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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.

FA

Aug 20, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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By Sahil N

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May 16, 2020

Loved the course. Very easy to understand language and extremely informative. It was very helpful to understand what data science actually is.

By Lewin B S

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Mar 29, 2020

I was a great experience in learning new things and gaining knowledge. The videos and articles were so useful and well defined and structured.

By yassery k

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Mar 7, 2020

Perfect course to get you in the right track of knowing what data science is and maybe even have an idea of the real world applications of it.

By meghanaare

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Jan 21, 2020

This is really helpful.The flexibilty of schedule is major aspect that made this program for beginners.A good platform for knowledge seekers.

By Jacob P

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Nov 2, 2019

I love this platform and the ability to take the course at my own speed! I'm honestly happy to be challenging myself and I feel better for it!

By Mo R

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Oct 25, 2019

This course is highly recommended to data enthusiasts who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of data science from the experience of others.

By Ajay S

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Sep 16, 2019

Great course that serves as an introduction for anyone new to the field. It emphasizes well on the terminologies and the data science process.

By Aqib J

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Aug 31, 2019

This is my first certified course and I am very happy to complete this course. Looking forward to complete the whole specialization very soon.

By Debasish B

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Jun 6, 2019

This course was really helpful. As a beginner it gives you complete idea about data science and shows you the path that leads to data science.

By Ignacio S

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Jan 13, 2019

Excellent videos and lectures. You end the course with the perfect knowledge of what is Data Science and what is a Data Scientist. Recomended.

By Haile J M M

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Sep 4, 2024

Los contenidos han sido bastante completos y amenos. He disfrutado esta parte que puede ser a veces pesado(no en este caso), muy instructivo!

By Edmundo M M B

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Mar 15, 2024

Me dio los conceptos necesarios para entender que era la ciencias de datos, lo que debo aprender y lo que puedo conseguir siguiendo esta ruta

By taHiRa b

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Apr 1, 2023

Its a wonderful course to get familiar with Data Course . All the reading and video material is easy to understand and interesting to learn .

By Alexander A

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Nov 22, 2022

Perfect for students that does not have a knowledge in Data Science. I learned a lot. A big thank you to all the team who make this possible.

By Gideon I

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Aug 2, 2022

The course was top-notch as it brought to bare the in-depth meaning of data science and what data scientists do from different perspectives.

By Yair T

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Jun 10, 2022

Pude aprender muchas cosas nuevas y sobre todo que no es necesario poseer un Doctorado para ser un Data Scientist mi panorama se ha ampliado.

By Florent B

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May 7, 2021

Very good introduction: main concepts explained by experts who have excellent teaching skills and even more important, inspire to go further!

By Juan M H T

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Dec 6, 2020

Great introductory course ideal to draw a better picture of the Data Science world and the roll of a Data Scientist inside the organizations.

By Patrick O

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Sep 17, 2020

Terrific course! Clearly defines and provides a good base for those who are interested in exploring more in depth the field of data science.

By Ganesh K

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Aug 12, 2020

Very good introduction to the field of Data Science. The course provided the overview I was looking for. The course exceeded my expectations

By Dan B

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May 16, 2020

The course was a stress free learning environment. I was able to get a clear grasp of the information without it being overly time consuming.

By Andres A

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Apr 16, 2020

Excellent introduction of the Data Science Concept, user friendly deployed for the new learner with not computational or big data background.

By Ignacio S M

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Feb 12, 2020

Is a great introduction to the Data Science World, and is very complete and fun course, and is a good way to understand this exciting carrer.

By Rohit B

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Feb 10, 2020

Good beginner course to get to learn the essence of data science. Also a good warm-up to the open source IBM data science platform and tools.

By Stephen G

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Nov 11, 2019

Simple introductory class explaining the basics of data science. Not thuroughly challenging in itself, but useful as a part of a curriculum.