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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!

RS

May 11, 2020

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Ashraful H C

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Oct 28, 2018

I believe that's a great course and design. Before I never done any online course because I was scared. But after continue doing course with Coursera I'm very happy. I can learn lots and review the other course work give me more knowledge like I feel myself I

By SUYASH B

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Jul 1, 2021

It was really fun and interactive course. Learned a lot of new things about data science. The Watson Visual recognition tool was just mind blowing I spent roughly 3 hrs uploading different kinds of images and was baffled to see the accuracy of the program!!

By same l

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Jan 12, 2021

I think this is good way to earn a good certificate from Coursera, And i will always thankful to Coursera and IBM to give such good opportunity to learn good course. There are good course with good knowledge. Everything have been covered in very good manner.

By Manojit R

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Jul 15, 2020

The style of teaching is curated for everyone, topics are taught in such a simple and logical way that even a complete layman understand that. Thank you Coursera for giving us the opportunity and the platform to learn new things whenever and wherever we can.

By Kaushal Y

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Apr 26, 2020

This course is Quiet exciting for a beginner and will give you insight of what really data science is. you'll get to learn different aspects which one should be aware of while entering the arena of data science. Go Ahead and you will love it. Accomplishing..

By Steve T

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Apr 23, 2020

This was a very good introduction to all aspects of data science. It gave a very thorough review of the field, the technology, business use cases, and ultimately the types of people that would thrive in this environment ;curious individuals and storytellers.

By J. M A

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Aug 11, 2019

I enjoyed taking the course. The readings and lectures were very informative. I am looking forward to learning more about data science as I proceed through the courses for the certificate. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in data science.

By JAVIER A R C

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Jan 10, 2022

This course gives you a good explanation about what is Data Science as well as some of its main topics and subjects. It also gives you a different set of interviews that highlight the importance of Data Science in today's world and some of its applications.

By kalyani S

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Jan 22, 2021

This course is very helpful to understand the basic concepts of data science. it also gives you information about the carrier in data science, the history of data science, and how big companies use data science for meaningful insight ( for decision making).

By Julio E C A

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May 26, 2019

Very useful and insightful in many ways. Provides a clear understanding of what is, and what is not Data Science. Also, shows you around the paths and opportunities available nowadays in the field and gives access to useful literature to learn more from it.

By GERARDO M A V

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Aug 1, 2024

Realmente me quedo muy complacido con este curso, los consejos y las apreciaciones de los maestros respecto a los que aspiramos a ser científicos de datos han calado en mi y los tendré presentes en el tiempo. Muchas gracias IBM y Fundae por la oportunidad

By N I ( o l e

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Dec 17, 2023

I knew nothing about data science before this class, I have a really good understanding of what it means now and a lot of the components necessary to continue on in this field. Very excited about my future after taking this course. I finished it in 5 days!

By Francisco N B

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Jun 25, 2021

Hearing data scientists today from many perspectives, but coming up to the same point, it was a great joy for me. And, through IBM, one of the largest computer companies in the world has taught me what data science makes me bigger and makes me feel right.

By Anand G

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Apr 14, 2020

Amazing course. Kept me intrigued from day 1. Would recommend anyone wanting to know or get started in this field.

Ps: A fan of the way Professor Murtaza Haider presents the whole idea of Data Sciences through his book, "Getting Started with Data Sceinces".

By Muhammad a h

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Dec 4, 2019

At start of this course i only hear Data Science but have no knowledge of Data Science. A very Basic course people like me will definitely get good introduction level knowledge from this. i will recommend this to everyone whom want to learn Data Science.

By Vivek S

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Nov 20, 2019

The course provides very good introduction to anyone who want to pursue data science. The videos are in the interview format and it covers almost all questions that someone might have before diving into data science. Overall a good course for the beginner.

By Pedro W

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Dec 27, 2022

Um curso com uma grande riqueza de informações no universo da Data Science e com grandes mestre com vasto conhecimento prático em data science. Estou muito agradecido a todos os componentes que realizaram esse grande projeto educacional. Parabéns a todos.

By Luana K S

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May 13, 2022

I want to thank you responsible for the course, the way the content was approached with professionals in the area made me fall in love with data science, I hope to get a replacement with the knowledge acquired and of course wanting more knowledge. Thanks.

By Jacob W

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Jun 5, 2020

This was a good introduction to the field for someone who knows practically nothing about it, yet. Now I feel that I know quite a bit more than I did. On the other hand, my expanded awareness of the field has made me realize how much more I have to learn.

By Ines F

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Mar 24, 2020

This was a good introduction to the world of Data Science and to the different possibilities of application of this new discipline ! It also opened my eyes to the multitude of fields that data science is involved in and helped me reshape my idea about it.

By Praveen K

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Sep 29, 2019

At first, this seems like an irrelevant course however, if you give it a bit of time this becomes a very interesting one. This tells you what is data science with the use of real-life examples. And generate a very strong urge in you to learn data science.

By Amit S

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Mar 3, 2019

If you you new to data science, this is an excellent course to get started with. It provides you with great insight of Data Science through excellent story tellings. And with this knowledge you can easily build up your technical expertise in data science.

By Dr.Ramesh D J

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Jul 18, 2021

It observed in this course- excellent talk on Data Science, course material, Video etc. and I am very interested to learn next course . this specially thanks to coursera team and IBM has taken good initiative about various courses offering to learner.

By yash k s

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Jul 22, 2020

I learnt lots of things from this course and gain lots knowledge about Data Science. Data science and Artificial Intelligence today's time making us to learnt about New technologies. Thank you Cousera for giving me this opportunity to attend this course.

By Sisir K

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Jan 11, 2019

This course is very basic yet quite informative. Some of the videos seemed rather repetitive, but at the end of the course, you'll emerge with a comprehensive understanding of what data science is and what the day to day life of a data scientist is like.