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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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MS

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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 Jan S

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Jul 13, 2021

Inspiring teachers with clear and coherent explanation of what a data scientist is and the purpose / methods of data science.

By Isabel S

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May 31, 2021

Very good introductory course. I love how it explains everything so easily and it has good readings that add to the concepts.

By ugochukwu o

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May 31, 2021

This introductory course helped me understand what data science is all about and prepare me as I go deeper into data science.

By Franz A V

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Aug 30, 2020

This is a very helpful course to initiate in data science, easy to understand and it guides you through the initial insights.

By Arezoo J

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Aug 3, 2020

The course was great. I liked it a lot and I have to say it was my first experience of reading an online course. Thanks a lot

By Dennis R

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Jul 17, 2020

Excellent and accurate information identical to the information learned throughout my Business Intelligence Doctoral journey.

By chetan

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Feb 13, 2020

I am fresher to data science domain, they are sharing the knowledge very well in simple way . its very easy understand topic.

By Erickson F

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Dec 24, 2019

A great introduction to the world of data science, very descriptive and clear.

Thanks so much for make an education like this.

By Monica G M

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Dec 13, 2019

the perfect introduction to data science. highly recommended to anyone interested in data science and no previous background.

By shivani D

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Sep 13, 2019

Coursera taught me lots of things in data science. In my field I needed knowledge of data science which i got very perfectly.

By Luciana M G

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Feb 19, 2019

I really enjoyed this introductory course on Data Analysis and am looking forward to the next courses in this specialization.

By Abraham T

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Jun 6, 2024

Muy buen curso introductorio. Te da un pantallazo general de lo que puede ser una carrera en data scientist. Felicitaciones.

By Habib S

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Dec 14, 2023

it was a great experience. Ii have learned a lot from this course. thank you coursera and thank you IBM for this opportunity

By puneet m

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Jul 28, 2022

this course is very helpful for me to learn about data science thanx to the Coursera team to provide me data science course

By Deleted A

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Jul 14, 2022

I enjoyed studying this course! it gave me a fast preview on what what is coming next and an entry to the data science world

By N E

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Dec 5, 2021

Structured, informative, educational. Wow. I was blown away with the quality of this course.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

By Subrata M

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Aug 31, 2021

I enjoyed learning from this course. I am feeling motivated to learn more from these IBM data science certification courses.

By Brendan B

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Jul 2, 2021

This is the perfect course for someone seeking a fundamental understanding of what Data Science is. A true Data Science 101.

By Rotshak G

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Mar 27, 2021

I find this method so much effective . . . I just eat, drink, and sleep Data Science. Key themes keep resonating in my mind.

By Bolat A

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Mar 12, 2021

I find this course very usefull in order to understand what Data science is about. For beginners this course should be must.

By hardik t

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Jan 11, 2021

Great introduction to the field of data science as it lays out clear expectations on what you should expect from this field.

By David C

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Dec 30, 2020

Excelente curso, te explica las bases de lo que es ciencia de datos y te motiva a querer aprender todo lo relacionado a esto

By Ricardo e

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Jul 23, 2020

A very introductory course with definitions, potential areas to work, skills and tools need it to sucess as a data Scientist

By Maurice K O

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Jul 14, 2020

Great course! The quizzes are mostly about the readings, I wish the readings were explained more by the instructors (video).

By Kristopher Z

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May 28, 2020

Good introductory course into Data Science and all its components. Don't expect to dive into actual data science activities.