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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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very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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i found course is very helpful for me and new candidates. it indroduces scope and varoius facts about data science, i enjoyed by learning this course. course quizes are helpful to understand subject.

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By Michael H

Jan 8, 2020

Great Introduction, helps frame what Data Sciences is. Great for Highschool students to see if this is an interesting Career path.

By Aditya K

Nov 1, 2019

its a wonderful course giving all possible details on what industry expects from you and how to make yourself prepared for the same

By Kyle H

Oct 8, 2019

Very good overview of everything you'd need to know about what a data scientist does and it is something one would want to explore!

By Lucas A d S

Oct 1, 2019

Excellent starting point to who knows nothing of Data Science! It's ideal to fix some recurrent and usual terms used in this field.

By Gopal K

Dec 13, 2018

Very Nice course for the beginners to understand what is Data Science. Great to hear from the people who are already in this field.

By John S

Aug 24, 2024

extremely comprehensive gets you over initial impostor syndrome. It gave me confidence and helped me break the ice into the field.

By Cris M

Aug 7, 2024

Es el estudio de datos con el fin de extraer información significativa para empresas y para la vida en general, se aplica en todo.

By Mohsin M

Jul 16, 2024

Exceptionally great platform for learning. The content of the training was well designed, and presentation was absolutely perfect.

By Shamar S

Jun 16, 2023

Definitely enjoyed learning the foundation of what make up data science. Looking forward to taking on more for the next 9 courses.

By KARRI N

Sep 24, 2022

Good to take this course, It is helpful to give the overview of the data science and what are the tools used in the data science.

By Nilesh J

Aug 28, 2022

If you want to understand what is data science and what are its real life applications, this course is very much helpful for same.

By Евдокимова О Н

Jul 26, 2022

Курс хороший. Легкий, простой и полезный. Много вопросов, достаточное количество тестов, есть субтитры. Рада, что прошла этот курс

By Daniela O

Jul 20, 2022

I'm a beginner and this course is perfect to start studying. Very easy concept and explication to understand! 100% recommended!!!

By Hoi Y T

May 5, 2022

Cover all the essentials. Informative and easy to follow. It is a good start for those new comers into the field of data science.

By Miguel F

Apr 6, 2022

Insightful, dynamic. Provides a great introduction and context for people willing to advance to more complex data science courses.

By Oscar M G

Nov 16, 2021

Excelente curso todo el material es muy claro y proporciona la informacion necesaria para comprender lo que es la ciencia de datos

By Madan M P

Aug 16, 2021

I have learned fundamentals and gained various knowledge about Data Science. I am very appreciated by taking course from Coursera.

By vijay k A

Jul 3, 2021

the course covers basic concept of Data Science concept. it is more useful for beginners who want to know more about Data Science

By Fazle R

Dec 7, 2020

It was interactive and as easy as it gets, in between questions were keeping me involved and the way it was designed was also good

By Jorge M D A F

Oct 8, 2020

vi que todos aqueles que desejam progredir em uma ou em qualquer carreira devem buscar especializações em suas vidas profissionais

By Azharuddin M

Jul 13, 2020

Best Course I had it in my life... So much informative content. And each topic has been discussed very precisely. Feeling great...

By Vivek S

Jun 7, 2020

I learnt more things about data science which i don't know and its link with various other technologies like IOT, big data and ML.

By Sanjeev

May 18, 2020

This online orientation course on Data Science is quick, easy and paves a way for understanding Data Science and its applications.

By Anjali A

Mar 29, 2020

Really gave an insight into Data Science as an up and coming field of the years! Explained by skilled professionals and very good!

By Fayyaz A

Mar 9, 2020

well designed to give insight of the data science. clear lot of misconceptions and make your journey easy to become Data Scientist