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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!

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).

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By 小洋xiaoyang

Nov 27, 2020

clear definition of data science ,quiz is all base on reading and understanding.

By Adel A

Oct 13, 2020

It was helpful introduction to Data world. I highly appreciate your work. Cheers

By Sarumathy U

Oct 8, 2020

This is very good and provides more information about data science for beginners

By Michael A L

Sep 19, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science and everything that it entails. Recommend it.

By parvinder s

Sep 16, 2020

The course showed me all the aspects in a very clear way and I liked the course!

By mohamed E

Jul 8, 2020

very simple and unique course thanks I have really learned a lot for this course

By Andrei M

Jun 24, 2020

It is simply, well structured and straight to the point!

5* curs, recommend 100%.

By ZAFARULLAH

May 27, 2020

It was an amazing introduction to data science and the role of a data scientist.

By Pranay S

May 23, 2020

great content..its very helpfull for me to exlpore the concepts of data science.

By Deepa C

May 5, 2020

I understood clearly about data science and the many other fiedls connecting it.

By Elisa M P

Apr 15, 2020

Great introduction to data science which motivated me to study the topic further

By Wei-Chih T

Apr 12, 2020

This course Is awesome and it make a clear introduction to data science as well.

By Abhishek S C

Apr 4, 2020

It was a great Course offered indeed. It covered all the basics of Data Science.

By Pablo d C

Apr 2, 2020

A good course to organize in one's head what are the basic ideas in Data Science

By Dayli S

Feb 25, 2020

This course is a good introduction and I am looking forward for the next module.

By Franklin P

Feb 21, 2020

This course has helped me understand all the related concepts about Data Science

By Vladyslav C

Jan 30, 2020

Nice introduction to the world of data science. Yet it is hard to call a course.

By Saleena S

Jan 14, 2020

This course has helped me to learn what is Data Science . Totally recommended :)

By Ana G H B

Jan 14, 2020

Is such a great course in order to beggining to understand what Data Science is.

By Roberto M

Nov 21, 2019

Now I understand what is Data Science! It is a good course to start in this area

By Nathan P

Oct 10, 2019

Good course and easy. Gives good understanding of what data science actually is.

By René V

Oct 8, 2019

Genial el curso! Me ahorro años de experiencia con solo escuchar a los expertos.

By Hauwa E L

Oct 5, 2019

Wonderful. Especially for beginners like me who needs the basics on data science

By Pedro F

Aug 1, 2019

Pretty good (and not long) to understand the very basic aspects of Data Science.

By Prasanna K

Jul 23, 2019

Excellent startup material with precise information in audio visual text format.