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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....

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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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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 Prathmesh P

May 4, 2020

the best course for the ones who are interested in generating interest in the field of data science. This course ticks all the right boxes on how an introductory course should be.

By Hiệp P

Apr 21, 2020

I have a great time of exploring new knowledge and thank you for provide a very good high quality of videos.

Contributions: please check the captions of some videos were not match!

By Ashique B Y

Apr 2, 2020

This course gives an consolidated idea about what is Data Science. This will prepare you for the further courses which I am going to dive in soon. Hope those will be exciting too.

By Aman S

Feb 11, 2020

An exceptionally well laid course. Introduced me to the key basics of data science, allowing me to choose and decide my path that I need to follow to become a good data scientist.

By Sumid D

Dec 23, 2019

I always wanted to know about the data science, this course provides all the general information which one needs to know exactly what data science is. Thank you, loved it overall.

By Олег Я

Oct 8, 2019

Очень полезный вводный курс, позволяет четко определить все плюсы и минусы данной профессии. А также помогает ответить на самый главный вопрос "Подходит ли Вам данная профессия?".

By Siripat W

Oct 29, 2018

I learned from coursera about python for data science, but I don't understand a data science, so this course explain about meaning of data science, that made me love it. Thank you

By Mary A

Feb 9, 2024

The course was thorough and explanatory. I just hope the next one which involves web scrapping practicals and programming will be as explanatory. It was a good one though, Kudos!

By Anshuman P

Apr 11, 2022

Amazing course, starting from the very scratch and keeps the interest of the person watching it by showing the practical use and the opportunities we can get through this course.

By Manuel W

Jan 19, 2022

Especially like the when the videos have accompanied text below. The use cases are simple enough to understand and the exercises are appropriate to the level of beginner student.

By Deleted A

May 11, 2020

It was very insightful and informative. I learned about all the applications of data science in numerous industries and the significant role it's going to play in the our future.

By Bora Ö

Jan 5, 2020

I have learned exactly "What is Data Science?". That was a wonderful course. Story-telling and structure of the course were perfect for me. I felt that I'm gonna do that! Thanks!

By Siddharth V

Nov 19, 2019

It is a well-paced introduction to data science that I feel is very important for people to get to know before they get their hands dirty on learning the technological specifics.

By Narendra K

Feb 26, 2019

It gives a good high level understanding of what data science is all about and who can be a data scientist. It also introduce you with various tools available around data science

By Muhammad H A T

Nov 8, 2023

An exceptional course with great content, I had my doubts on my potential since I am not from cptr background but the course was designed as such that I did not any difficulty.

By Gaming R

Mar 26, 2023

The way videos are presenting in structure manner and getting assignment along with question between the videos is literally superb.Don't think more just explore through this...

By abial j

Jul 9, 2022

This course do justice to what it says! Thorough overview and better understanding to the feild. not a hands-on experience given here. its just a guide basically but a good one

By Stuart D

Aug 24, 2021

The interviews from industry professionals and educators were very enlightening and informative.

At the right level for an intorduction with very little technical requirements.

By yulan

Sep 15, 2020

Very good course, it gives me an idea about what data science is, who uses it and how to use it. It also combines videos and reading materials to present a detailed explanation.

By Juan D P

Aug 31, 2020

Claro, contundente, con ejemplos sencillos de entender y permite visualizar el alcance de la carrera, los requisitos así como las oportunidades y su importancia en la actualidad

By Bikash K

Jul 9, 2020

Everything is taught from basics, which makes this course very accessible very helpful and easy to learn. The quiz and programming assignments are well designed and very useful.

By Victoria M

Jun 22, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, including the contents and layout structure. Will recommend for anyone considering the data science field to gain some insightful information!

By Rudra P P

May 22, 2020

It completely give the knowledge for the data science in a very easy layman language and the quiz method is also very good. As the quiz are basically from the pdf for the topic.

By Alexandro D

May 20, 2020

The lectures and reading materials are very relevant. I enjoyed the pace and the quality of the content. Overall it's a good introduction. I can't wait to continue the next one.

By Raghukrishnan J

Apr 18, 2020

This course opened my eyes and cleared the common misconceptions behind the hype and glam of Data Science and I have a more realistic understanding on how to approach this field