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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

MG

Jun 26, 2020

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.

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

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By Mohd A

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Mar 7, 2021

This course helps me to gain knowledge about whats data science actually is.

By Georgios M

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Dec 2, 2020

This was an amazing first overview meeting, with the Field of Data Science!!

By Samiran D

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Oct 10, 2020

Thank you Coursera and IBM to provide me this opportunity of great learning.

By Yash L

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Aug 8, 2020

It has helped me to learn about new concepts that are useful in 21st Century

By Ajay k

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Aug 3, 2020

its really helpful introductory course for getting started with data-science

By Johnny U

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Jul 22, 2020

needed some practical information. how different industries use data science

By Abhishek S

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Jul 18, 2020

Nice course , enjoyed it.....it gives you a detail overview of Data Science.

By PRANETH S P

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Jul 12, 2020

I need everyone who are beginners in data science to learn and go through it

By Arshiya M

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Jun 20, 2020

helpful and very detailed information by professors. loved the experience :)

By Md S K

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Jun 14, 2020

Such an amazing course. got to know a lot of information about data science.

By Cristian F

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May 20, 2020

A very complete and entertaining introduction to the world of data analysis.

By NAGA C A

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May 7, 2020

Hepls me a lot to learn with very less number of doubts. Clear understanding

By Abhishek A

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Apr 24, 2020

A great experience and learning to start with in the career of data science.

By Arthur D C

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Apr 7, 2020

Very Comprehensive introductory course about Data Science for non- CS people

By Debal A

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Mar 9, 2020

Nice introduction to data science and something to make you curious about it

By Asheesh J

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Mar 1, 2020

Learned a lot of new things, instructors were superb and I loved this course

By Vijay K

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Feb 20, 2020

Very in-dept explanation of what data science is and what data scientist do!

By santosh s

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Jan 29, 2020

Thanks a lot COURSERA and IBM of online videos and PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

By Khaled A

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Jan 25, 2020

Well structured and has good info of how to start a career as data scientist

By Ravi K S

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Jan 25, 2020

Gained the basic insights of data science and had fun while doing the course

By Barak B K ( L

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Jan 9, 2020

Great Course and a good start in order to be part of the Data Science world.

By Felipe S d O

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Dec 27, 2019

Excellent to start in Data Science. Good videos and texts! Thanks, Coursera!

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Dec 19, 2019

This was an informative and motivating initroduction course to Data Science.

By Ishita A

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Oct 24, 2019

A great course for beginners to understand the fundamentals of Data Science.

By Raja K

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Oct 18, 2019

Gives detail knowledge on Data Science and whats the work of Data Scientist.