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Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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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.

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 Allister

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Jun 9, 2021

Loved the way it as structured, broken up into smaller parts with various methods of learning. Its perfect, I love learning this way. The content was good and in-depth

By Deleted A

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Feb 21, 2021

the course explain every term as an introductory level, which is suitable for me. I am very new and sometime the concept of data science is a bit tricky to understand.

By Daniel F

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Apr 1, 2020

This was a great introductory course. The teachers are obviously leaders in the field and provided really insightful examples from their teaching and work experiences.

By Romeo C

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Nov 5, 2019

Great introduction to the study of data science. I gained a great overview and am looking forward to learning how to implement the practical applications of the field.

By Debjit M

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Feb 12, 2019

This course is tailor suited for those who are very new to this field. Not to worry Sir'Murtaza Haider' will definitely clear your doubts through the course materials!

By Okály G

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Oct 8, 2018

It was clear and interesting, it helped me to clear up the background and the definitions about what data-science is. I loved the style and the delivery of the course.

By Diego T

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May 4, 2024

I already had an idea of what Data Science is, however I was able to delve deeper into the topic and open my mind to continue learning about this fascinating world!

By Abimbola G

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Feb 9, 2022

Great Starting Point for anyone that is interested in Data Science as a career. Excellent tutors and great content all around. I would share this course with everyone

By Milton V

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Jan 8, 2022

It was a great introductory course. Specially for me that I didn't have any earlier expiricense on this subject. I really enjoyed all the videos and reading material.

By kushal m

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Aug 10, 2020

This is an amazing and interactive course which introduced and helped me understand the nuances of Data science and encouraged me to improve my skills in this regard.

By Mina S

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Jul 12, 2020

It's very simple and very descriptive, honestly one of the best courses I have ever cam across. Special thanks for the instructors and for IBM for making this course.

By Aakash S

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Jun 16, 2020

This course is best for beginners. It brings my attention towards Data Science. It gives me the right definition of Data Science.

I suggest everyone to do this course.

By Shaik M G

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Jun 1, 2020

When i join my perception of data science is different mean not it may be but during course i learned so many things about data, majorly data importance and its scope

By Muhammad M E

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May 13, 2020

This course helps me to understand the insights of data science. videos and reading material is good enough to grab the things properly. I like this course very much.

By Donghwan K

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Mar 7, 2020

I was happy to listen to voices of various data scientists all over the world. In addition, passionate and generous, and also motivated instructors were gifts for me.

By Vincent H

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Jan 27, 2020

A great introduction to data science. Not a single line of code or equation, all here is about understanding what data science is about and what do data scientist do.

By Vardges Z

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May 6, 2019

Very informative course for everyone who wants to start a data science career. I always enjoy listening to the opinions of high-class professionals in specific field.

By Alok T

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Feb 24, 2019

This course is an excellent introduction who has just set foot in data science.From Hadoop to data mining each aspect of data science are touched upon in this course.

By Thanh N N

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Feb 14, 2019

This is really excellent course. That gives me the overview about the data science. It helps me in understanding and estimate how much I need to effort in this field.

By Katie A

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Mar 7, 2023

This course was a great introduction to data science! I feel fully prepared to move on to the next course with the abundant knowledge I have received from this one!

By omkar k

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Nov 21, 2022

You will definately get all the knowledge about the course and topics dicsussed in the videos and study materials but the course is only lacking in practical terms

By Snehal J

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Feb 9, 2022

All Good. By mistake In my certifcate Income Taxdepartment name is given and my name is Snehal Jadhav Can you please correct that name and share me the certificate?

By shmclaws

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May 31, 2021

Really an excellent course to introduce people to Data Science. After taking this course, I am more excited to continue the program and learn more about Data Science

By Samuel A

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Apr 22, 2021

Explains Data Science explicitly. This is a good introduction to Data Science for anyone who does not have an idea about it at all but the duration is just too long.

By Ruben D M V

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Nov 30, 2020

Excellent approach to understand what Data Science is about. Not all people that take this course are aware of the fundamentals and the reach of this knowledge area.