- Cloud Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Data Analysis
- Digital Transformation
- Big Data
- Data Science
- Deep Learning
- Data Literacy
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
What is Data Science?
Completed by Siddharth Patnaik
August 20, 2025
11 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Define data science and its importance in today’s data-driven world.
Describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science.
Summarize advice given by seasoned data science professionals to data scientists who are just starting out.
Explain why data science is considered the most in-demand job in the 21st century.
Skills you will gain
