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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

PD

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

MS

Sep 17, 2020

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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By Gilmar N

Feb 2, 2019

It was great. Maybe having a bit of common tools to be presented in this course would make it even better and have learners more excited about the next chapters.

By Chinaemezu S

Nov 8, 2024

This is an excellent course for beginners who are just starting out and need an orientation to have a good understanding and background concept of Data Science.

By Anneke J

Jan 29, 2024

This is an amazing course to follow if you would like to start of as a data scientist for it covers all the aspects you will need to start pursuing this career.

By Muhammad A

Jun 25, 2023

the course was very helpful and explained a detailed info about the field of data science . the instructors explained every thing by their previous experience .

By Lasitha G

Feb 22, 2022

A great course for anyone who is planning to explore this area of science. The content was quite interesting,pleasant and presented in a very attractive manner.

By Nwojiji B O

Jan 23, 2022

I immensely enjoyed this course; it helped me understand what data science is involved in. Now I am more confident in working towards becoming a data scientist.

By Stanislav K

Sep 30, 2021

Now I have a full understanding of what lies ahead! Thanks to this course, I discovered new opportunities for myself and plunged into the world of data science!

By Tyler M

Jul 28, 2021

Great material! Videos and readings pair seamlessly and keep the students attentive while in the comfortability of their own settings. Really enjoyed this one!

By Deleted A

Oct 5, 2020

This module give the complete perspective of Recruiter and Data Scientist which is very helpful to understand and set the benchmark to become data scientist.

By Mohit G

Sep 25, 2020

This course is very basic but required for everyone, working in field of data science. Very good explanation on each of the data science process and techniques.

By Manish K

Jul 29, 2020

This course is useful to make one aware of data science and its applications. Further, it is a step towards acquiring real knowledge to become a data scientist.

By Christopher J M

Jun 8, 2020

Course is well organized with interesting instructors/speakers, guided lessons, appropriate level of quizzes, and engaging content. Well done IBM and Coursera!

By Nomit K M

May 24, 2020

It was totally a new subject for me, but the way this course taught me about the basics of data science was remarkable.

Thanks a lot for such a beautiful course.

By Donna A

Apr 30, 2020

The course is very informative and provides a comprehensive overview of Data Science. It is very convincing and it has practically presented all the key points.

By Krishna P N

Apr 8, 2020

Its a very good introduction to Data Science course. One gets clear idea about data science, data scientists daily job, various industries where its being used.

By CHIRAG A

Mar 21, 2020

Really beneficial for the beginners , especially who are new to this domain and haven't heard these words like Data science , ML , AI , Deep learning Python etc

By Вікторія К

Oct 1, 2024

Це дуже крутий курс для початківця, він гарно пояснює, хто такий Data Scientist, що він має робити, досліджувати та аналізувати щоб компанія досягала успіхів)

By Vandy S

May 22, 2024

I am very comfortable with the method of tutoring. The videos and the notes make the course easy to understand. Am extremely pleased to be part of this course.

By Pramod C

Feb 27, 2023

I DID NT HAVE ANY IDEA ABIUT DATA SCIENCE BUT THIS COURSE HELPS ME ALOT. EVERY BEGINNERS SHOULD GO FOR THIS CIURSE BEFORE STARTING YOUR CAREER IN DATA SCIENCE.

By Daniel L d A

Sep 11, 2022

This course gives you a review of what data science is like. It shows its applicability and gives the motivation to learn more about this fascinating subject.

By Zhamcel P

May 13, 2021

This course is beginner friendly. Now I have a deeper understanding and appreciation for what data science is and what data scientist does. Thank you coursera!

By Jimena L M

Mar 30, 2021

Brinda información general de muchos aspectos de data science, es introductorio pero brinda una base sólida comprender el contexto y poder seguir profundizando

By selina a

Jul 25, 2020

DATA SCIENCE IS A INTER-DISCIPLINARY FIELD THAT USES SCIENTIFIC METHODS, ALGORITHMS,AND SYSTEMS TO EXTRACT KNOWLEDGE FROM MANY STRUCTURAL AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA

By Wednesday

Jun 14, 2020

really thoughtful explaination about what is data science and present from different aspects, which help beginners to build a clear idea on data science field.

By Sai S

Jun 8, 2020

It’s very useful to understand what is data science what are the use cases of data science and how the master thesis and final data science report should be ..