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About the Course

Ready to start a career in Data Analysis but don’t know where to begin? This course presents you with a gentle introduction to Data Analysis, the role of a Data Analyst, and the tools used in this job. You will learn about the skills and responsibilities of a data analyst and hear from several data experts sharing their tips & advice to start a career. This course will help you to differentiate between the roles of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers. You will familiarize yourself with the data ecosystem, alongside Databases, Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Lakes and Data Pipelines. Continue this exciting journey and discover Big Data platforms such as Hadoop, Hive, and Spark. By the end of this course you’ll be able to understand the fundamentals of the data analysis process including gathering, cleaning, analyzing and sharing data and communicating your insights with the use of visualizations and dashboard tools. This all comes together in the final project where it will test your knowledge of the course material, and provide a real-world scenario of data analysis tasks. This course does not require any prior data analysis, spreadsheet, or computer science experience....

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CB

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The experience was awesome I got to learn many new things along with the skill and expertise and it was fun I started loving data more and understand it it even better. Thank you Coursera. ❤️

HA

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Great general and broad information on data analytics. Gives good ideas and examples of career paths that can be followed. I especially liked how it ranked the various careers and specializations.

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By Theodore J M

Jan 20, 2021

Enjoyed getting the basic foundation. I found it difficult to understand how the different tools fit and are used, but totally understand that in this introductory format, there is very little opportunity to get to the nuts and bolts of the tools. Looking forward to those courses.

By Kerry W

Jan 12, 2021

Thorough introduction so that I, or anyone interested in pursuing Data Analytics Specializations without prior experience, can make an informed, honest choice about entering the field. (For the record, I loved the introduction and am excited to continue on in the specialization :))

By Kamilah H

Apr 7, 2022

This course gave a very good intro to data analytics. It gave me more clarity on exactly what i will be doing and gave me the confidence to move forward with this career choice. I am excited about this course and i cannot wait to complete it and utilize my skills in the real world.

By Dua A

Jun 13, 2021

This course is really helpful for those who wants to start a career as a data analyst. But don't know about the basic skills and technical skills they need to get the job. I learned a lot from this course. And now I am moving ahead to learn programming language either R or Python.

By Tinashe M

Nov 10, 2021

The course is very enlightening and gives a clear and concise understanding of what Data Analytics is all about and leaves you wanting to learn more.The examples are very practical the ones you seei your everyday life but had never thought of the that way.Its par excellent.

By Sailaxmi S

Jan 20, 2021

Really I love this course. For me main attractive point was viewpoints of different specialist of different field. That is the big inspiring Point. All the aspects of Data Analysis are covered in a systematic manner. I am waiting for 2nd course of Data Analysis. Thank you.

By AMEH J

Dec 19, 2022

Big thank you to Coursera team for this great opportunity to take courses like this at a time where it's most appropriate.

To the instructors, I say thank you for your time taken to explain this course to me in details. God bless you my amazing instructor. You're the best.

By Carolina F

Jul 18, 2023

The course provided a solid grasp of data analytics concepts and tools in an approachable manner. While I do wish there were more challenging assignments, I still think it's a great starting point for beginners who want to explore the exciting world of data analytics.

By Muhaimen A

May 11, 2022

The course provides detail and to the point definitions and key conscepts to the various termenologies related to Data. I am very confident that after completing the specialization I will be able to call myself a junior data analyst.

Thank you so much coursera and IBM.

By Abhishek A

Apr 24, 2021

overall its a very wonderful Course.

i learnt very important topics and terms of data analytics from this course.

Now,i found that if i need to tain in data analytics than i have to continue my learning.

And special thanks of coursera and IBM for this wonderful course.

By Nasimov K

Jul 11, 2023

I have completed the Google Data Analyst Foundation part and glad that i took this course after it since this one is shorter and the depth of information is deeper and the range is wider, great to do after the Google one to establish the Foundation of your knowledge.

By Blessing K

May 20, 2022

Am happy to have completed this course. Now I can proudly say that I am a data analyst. Thanks to the instructors and Coursera. I am most grateful for this oppurtunity given to me by Coursera. Long Live Coursera. You deserve more than a 5-star for an excellent job.

By Alvia A A

May 24, 2022

kursus ini sangat membanntu saya untuk mengenal apa itu data analisis, apa saja kemampuan yang dibutuhkan sebagai seorang data analis, bagaimana para profesional data analis bekerja dalam kesehariannya.

terimakasih banyak atas ilmu yang telah diberikan kepada saya.

By aidan m

Jul 9, 2022

Basic but detailed enough to get the idea behind data analysis. Give a clear and precise understanding of the topics and provides enough of infomation to decide if this is the path to continue learning on. Not a minute wasted doing this course. Very enjoyable.

By Kusumawardati J

Nov 29, 2020

The material provided are very well-balanced, the videos are easy to understand, the expert sharing their view about working as Data Analyst, and my favorite part is where there is one video about women in Data Analyst work that really encourages me to do more.

By Ariel R

Nov 16, 2023

Introduction to Data Analytics, is an excellent choice for beginners looking to delve into the world of data analytics. It combines theory and practical application effectively, leveraging IBM's expertise in the field to deliver a valuable learning experience.

By Ingrid C

Jun 18, 2021

It increased me a lot my knowledge of Statistics and I do not regret the time I have spent with this course. I can say this course improved my studies even more!

Material and classes were perfect and very well explained!

Thanks, IBM for this amazing opportunity.

By Sumiya M

Jan 18, 2021

Great introductory course on Data Analytics and the tools and techniques involved in the process of data analysis. The course is structured, it will be beneficial for both who are new to data analytics and also those who are familiar with business analytics.

By Julio A

May 12, 2023

I must say that the course fulfilled my expectations because it clearly presents all the theoretical aspects that are related to data analysis and with an updated topic that allows to understand each of the concepts. I am very grateful for the opportunity.

By Francisca M

Jan 22, 2021

Very interesting course to get started on the basics and foundations of data analysis, the process of data analysis and possible career paths! The final assignment is very exciting and gives a nice glimpse of what a data analytics project would look like.

By Lucille S

Mar 29, 2022

I learned a lot of detailed introductory information about being a data analyst that I would not have easily gained otherwise. Having experts in the field provide their input in different segments of the course also made it more practical and worthwhile.

By Eva M

Jun 28, 2021

Very well structured course providing great insight into Data Analytics basics and the role of a Data Analytic. The notes are comprehensive wish these were shared in a doc or pdf. Highly recommend for anyone interested in understanding Data Analytics

By Arjun W K

May 16, 2021

Fantastic course! Easy to digest and worth every minute. The sessions are very well laid out and have met my expectations. I can say with a considerable amount of conviction that I am on my way to becoming a Data Analyst after this foundation course.

By Joshua K

Aug 10, 2022

This course was very understandable. It was also very relatable as we were giving real life scenarios to understand and learn from. The interview where people spoke about their experiences and gave certain advices was also very useful and important.

By anenaa K t

May 23, 2022

it just gave a complete overview for a person who is starting data analytics from the scratch . now i have a very clear understanding of data analytics what applications should i learn to do what and what language i need to excel in data analytics .