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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 Saifur R

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Apr 17, 2020

A very good course for the beginners--I highly recommend this course for those who want to have their first foot step in the realms of data science.

By Ghulam Y K

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Apr 8, 2020

A very good course to introduce yourself to Data Science. This course uses very interesting videos and exercises to keep you focused on the lessons.

By Daksh G

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Feb 29, 2020

I enjoyed the course a lot. Its a simple start to the basics but videos and readings are engaging and keeps you interested. Thanks to the faculty !!

By susan o

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Feb 6, 2020

This course has given me the foundation I need to embark on my Data Science journey. Anyone getting started is encouraged to take this course first.

By Ekwoge E B

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Jun 8, 2019

Was awesome going through this course. Was a bit challenging at the start, but exactly what I needed to get going into a career as a Data Scientist.

By PUNEET K

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Dec 15, 2018

Excellent content; easy to understand even for beginners; the videos are very pertinent and helpful in overall understanding... very well designed !

By Mughni A

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Apr 4, 2024

It's very good course to beginning learn data science. But I found some issue about timestamps of the subtitle, especially for Indonesian subtitle.

By Enwere C

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Jan 11, 2024

I am so glad to have started this course on data science ,i have been able to get an overall view of what data science entails, thank you coursera.

By kim l

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Nov 12, 2023

I enthusiastically rate the Coursera with 5 stars for its exceptional content, engaging learning experience, and valuable practical skills gained.

By Shannon v D

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Jun 21, 2023

Loved this course. I got through it in super quick time because I was enjoying it so much. Really easy to understand. Super awesome! Thank you!

By 龚浩然

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Jun 3, 2023

This course taught me more than just Data Science. It's also important to be well informed about an area before actually decide to walk into there.

By Sara A

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Jun 3, 2023

Great introduction to data science.

I loved the insights from the professors and also the discussion about the skills a data scientist should have.

By SRINIVAS K

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Mar 20, 2023

IT IS GREAT START. EVERY GREAT JOURNEY STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP. AND I BELIEVE THIS IS MY FIRST STEP TOWARDS SOMETHING BIG. AN EXCELLENT START.

By Sabahat M S S

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Jan 3, 2023

A great introduction to data science. Includes explanations, how to start a career in data science, and which fields data science is applicable in!

By Bryan D G S

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Jan 3, 2023

Aprendí bastante sobre qué es ser un científico de datos, lo que hacen, las industrias en la que se desenvuelven y está mucho más claro en general.

By Chidi M

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Sep 20, 2022

Very Engaging. Very Exciting. Very Instructive. The facilitators were awesome. I had a profound experience and can't wait to start the next course.

By Neha S

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Mar 2, 2022

Data science encompasses preparing data for analysis including cleansing , aggregating,and manipulating the data to perform advanced data analysis.

By Kelly D

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Mar 9, 2021

Even though I have been self-teaching for about a year now, I was surprised how much I learned in this course about the field and its applications.

By Pedro H D T A S

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Feb 5, 2021

Muito Bacana o curso! Da uma visão ampla do que é essa profissão e fala sobre outros aspectos que a carreira e a ciência de dados são e podem ser!

By Deleted A

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Jan 29, 2021

It's not technical but the one that every begineer needs. Simple yet important understanding of the field and overall introduction to data science.

By Gaurav T

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Jan 15, 2021

It briefly described ; what is Data Science and what Data Scientists do. It will make you clear whether you should Data Science as a career or not.

By Aatman S

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Nov 23, 2020

Very informative in teaching the fundamental principles and techniques in Data Science as well as what is expected from those who choose this path.

By Jessica M

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Aug 20, 2020

Es un buen curso para entender todo lo que estas palabras significan y una buena guía para poder tomar decisiones acerca el rumbo que quieres tener

By Jorge I L C

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Aug 2, 2020

muy bueno para iniciar en este mundo del Data Science! recomendado para aquellos que quieren conocer las bases y de que trata esta nueva disciplina

By TRITUS S

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May 28, 2020

what is the meaning of data science and a data scientist?

The qualification of data scientists and how important data science in the 21st century.