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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

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!

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.

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By Andrei M

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Jun 24, 2020

It is simply, well structured and straight to the point!

5* curs, recommend 100%.

By ZAFARULLAH

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May 27, 2020

It was an amazing introduction to data science and the role of a data scientist.

By Pranay S

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May 23, 2020

great content..its very helpfull for me to exlpore the concepts of data science.

By Deepa C

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May 5, 2020

I understood clearly about data science and the many other fiedls connecting it.

By Elisa M P

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Apr 15, 2020

Great introduction to data science which motivated me to study the topic further

By Wei-Chih T

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Apr 12, 2020

This course Is awesome and it make a clear introduction to data science as well.

By Abhishek S C

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Apr 4, 2020

It was a great Course offered indeed. It covered all the basics of Data Science.

By Pablo d C

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Apr 2, 2020

A good course to organize in one's head what are the basic ideas in Data Science

By Dayli S

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Feb 25, 2020

This course is a good introduction and I am looking forward for the next module.

By Franklin P

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Feb 21, 2020

This course has helped me understand all the related concepts about Data Science

By Vladyslav C

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Jan 30, 2020

Nice introduction to the world of data science. Yet it is hard to call a course.

By Saleena S

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Jan 14, 2020

This course has helped me to learn what is Data Science . Totally recommended :)

By Ana G H B

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Jan 14, 2020

Is such a great course in order to beggining to understand what Data Science is.

By Roberto M

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Nov 21, 2019

Now I understand what is Data Science! It is a good course to start in this area

By Nathan P

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Oct 10, 2019

Good course and easy. Gives good understanding of what data science actually is.

By René V

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Oct 8, 2019

Genial el curso! Me ahorro años de experiencia con solo escuchar a los expertos.

By Hauwa E L

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Oct 5, 2019

Wonderful. Especially for beginners like me who needs the basics on data science

By Pedro F

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Aug 1, 2019

Pretty good (and not long) to understand the very basic aspects of Data Science.

By Prasanna K

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Jul 23, 2019

Excellent startup material with precise information in audio visual text format.

By Naomi B

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May 23, 2019

This course was very helpful in describing what the data science field is about.

By Mike C

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May 5, 2019

Great informational course to introduce newcomers into the world of data science

By FAN L

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May 2, 2019

Great Introduction to Data Science with Career Talk from different professionals

By Hardik L

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Apr 29, 2019

This is really good course to get familiar with all the aspects of Data-Science.

By MBAI B

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Apr 17, 2019

IT was an interesting course. i learned a lot about Data Science in this Course.

By Dan H

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Apr 13, 2019

i learned more than I expected in this course. the readings were most helpful.