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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

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.

SH

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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By PATRICK G

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Jun 25, 2020

Very interactive, understandable English for non native speakers, to the point, the level of the interviewees is exceptional ...

By Sendrayanto E

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Jun 19, 2020

I like the sudden question in the middle of the videos because it motivate me to keep on focus and listen to what's in the video

By Sherif I

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May 17, 2020

Very interesting Course to know more about Data science and how I could join this field and connect it with my daily job routine

By Qaif F

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Apr 29, 2020

This is an excellent course for the beginners who want to understand what data science really is and what a data scientist does.

By Devarakonda B 1

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Apr 2, 2020

Excellent course for beginners in data science. For those who wanna start from the basics. I would highly recommend this course.

By Arun K

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Mar 20, 2020

Coursera online learning plateform is descriptive and informative. I really enjoyed " What is Data Science" Online course work.

By Stefanos Z

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Mar 14, 2020

I t was a very great work from all of you. I could easly understand evreything about what is Data Science.

Thank you very much!!!

By Pradeepti U

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Nov 29, 2019

The course is well structured, however it lacks depth. I feel it would have been better if there was more content on each topic.

By Evaldo B

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Nov 25, 2019

Ótimo curso! Recomendo à qualquer pessoa pois explica detalhadamente o que é Ciência de dados e o que faz um cientista de dados!

By Edilson B

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Apr 20, 2019

It gave me a great initial insight on data science, and the components that make up a data scientist. Looking forward for week 2

By Sérgio L

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Mar 20, 2019

The course is a good introduction for who's a complete newbie in the subject of data science and gives good conceptual insights.

By Tuna M

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Mar 19, 2019

High-level view of Data Science concepts. I believe everyone should learn these concepts before diving deeper into Data Science.

By Waleed A

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Nov 4, 2023

what is really a motivational course where we even get much information about what is data science and how to adopt this field.

By Alexandre R R

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Dec 16, 2022

an honour for me that i can learn something new, all the video, quiz and the information has a great quality easy to understand

By UMAIR A

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Oct 21, 2022

It was a great course covering all aspects of Data Sciecne. The way of delivering the knowledge of Data Science was fantastic.

By Tomilola M

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Sep 13, 2022

Its a well planed course and it was simplified so that even newbies like me could understand the basic concept of Data Science

By Nida Q

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Jun 11, 2022

It was really proffesional and upto point. Really loved it and it has motivated me to continue the course with more enthusiasm.

By Dnyaneshwar B S

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Sep 28, 2021

The class was interesting and had a lot of real-life examples. My instructor was knowledgeable and all topics were covered well

By Rashed R A O

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Aug 10, 2021

data science is a process , not an even , it is the process of using data to understand different thing to understand the world

By Bassam F

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Jul 7, 2021

It was my first exposure to Data Science as a sperate topic. It is really important to know such information. It is the future.

By Claudio J C B

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Apr 24, 2021

A great course, I will get to know many things about Data Science, applications, functions and definitions. I am very grateful.

By mimoun g

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Mar 11, 2021

It was a great introduction to the field of data science, it gave me needed knowledge and motivation to keep going in the field

By Aditya A

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Jun 22, 2020

I have learned what data science and a data scientist is and moreover what kind of tools they use in calculating or prediction.

By V S L

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May 17, 2020

Thank You so much. The Course gives us good information about the Data Science. The Skill set needed to become a Data Scientist

By Yanrong D

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Mar 27, 2020

This course gives me a quick learning about what data science is and got to know about the career path related to data science.