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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

AP

Jan 15, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

MG

Jun 26, 2020

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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By Rotshak G

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 28, 2020

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

By Faisal k

May 17, 2020

Brilliant bootcamp to the world of data science, Introduction couldn't be more simpler than this course. Highly recommended.

By Farah R

May 5, 2020

Very organized materials! The information were explained in a very smooth way. Thanks to everyone who helped to organize it!

By VIJAY Y

May 1, 2020

This course is so well crafted as we get to know about data science through the experience and knowledge of various experts.

By Ram V

Apr 12, 2020

This course helped me to understand Data science and was very insightful with the concepts of Data Science, Hadoop, Big Data

By Tharani S

Mar 31, 2020

Teaching was Great! Am happy that i have got knowledge on Data Science without any prior experience over it. Happy Learning!

By Iwan J

Mar 16, 2020

Great introduction to the subject with some good supporting reading and videos from forerunners in the field of data science

By Leonardo G

Mar 15, 2020

Great course!!!, I really enjoy it, very clear explanations about the topics, excellent introductory course to data science.

By Soham B

Feb 26, 2020

Ay ll the videos and reading material are excellent and gave a good overview about Data Science and Journey of Data Science.

By João V C D V

Jan 30, 2020

Ajudou-me a entender melhor as técnicas e teorias relacionadas a Ciência de dados e sobre a profissão de cientista de dados.

By MD N A

Dec 30, 2019

It was amazing and the way of teaching is very good.

The instructor of this course is very good .

Thanku IBM and Coursera ❣️❣️

By Yasir A

Sep 18, 2019

Its been a great experience to attend this fully online course, this course has clear objectives given in course description

By Oscar M

Aug 3, 2019

The course is well structured. The interviews and content are very inspiring. I am pleased to have enrolled in this program.

By Saurabh T

Jul 30, 2019

Perfect course to get your first foot in Data Science field. The term Data Science is perfectly explained in different ways.

By Ivie F O

Jul 5, 2019

This course is amazing, it gave me all the information I needed to grow my confidence in pursuing a career in Data Science.

By Pappu R M

Jul 2, 2019

This course clear the basic concept of data science and this course can take any student who are interested in data science.

By yash s

Apr 19, 2019

This course on Data Science provides very good aspects of industrial upcoming use and current vacant post of data scientist.

By Anne A O

Aug 2, 2018

This course gave me a clear view of data science in general and it was explained in more realistic way from industry experts

By Muhammad B K

Jan 14, 2024

The course is designed in a way where you can easily understand the field of Data Science even without any knowledge of it.