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About the Course

Do you want to know why Data Science has been labelled as the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course you will be able to answer this question, and get a thorough understanding of what is Data Science, what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. The art of uncovering the insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and they accurately predicted the flooding of the Nile river every year. Since then, people using data to derive insights and predict outcomes 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 Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks 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 the thriving field that is Data Science!...

Top reviews

RS

May 11, 2020

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.

KK

Feb 23, 2020

Terrific introduction to the Data Science course. Never expected but was extremely excited with the quality of content, speakers and a very honest attempt to making this course interesting.

Krishna

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By Tony L

Jan 20, 2020

Great course to get a high and brief overview of data science/analytics.

By Irkan H

Nov 30, 2019

It's a good introduction to Data Science, a bit light on content though.

By Dr. H H W

Sep 3, 2019

good insights and understanding of data science from various perpectives

By Chirayu P D

Jun 9, 2019

It is a good introduction course to the Data Science with great videos .

By Mayank A

Jan 10, 2019

Very nice course to learn the basic terminologies about the Data Science

By Yahya A M

Mar 27, 2023

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By Seneca C

Oct 20, 2020

Comprehensive view of what is data science and what data scientists do.

By Jesús D N R

Aug 30, 2020

Introductorio, puedes saltártelo si ya tienes la noción de los básicos.

By Luis B

Jul 30, 2020

Es una muy buena introduccion al contenido de programa IBM Data Science

By Joshua

Jul 22, 2020

wonderful experience and well detail for a good start into data science

By Yero E

Jul 1, 2020

great course. easy to follow. I cannot wait to apply what I've learned.

By So T

Jun 8, 2020

good stepping stone for beginners

i wanted more hands-on classes though

By Miroslav M

May 1, 2020

it would be nicer to have more useful examples using IBM Cloud platform

By vajja p

May 1, 2020

its very essential to every who wants to enter into data science field.

By Shreyash T

Apr 3, 2020

Indeed a great learning experience. Will continue with the next module.

By Dalia S

Oct 28, 2019

I enjoyed this course it was nice introduction but not much methodology

By Yash S

Oct 1, 2019

Good course for starting and knowing about your career in Data Science.

By Abir K

Jun 22, 2019

Its a good course and it really helped me in understanding data science

By Eliezer C A

May 10, 2019

excelente acercamiento a la ciencia de datos.

Ojala y abran más espacios

By Yan S

Apr 16, 2018

I had better understanding about data science after joined this course.

By Shamim A

Jun 19, 2021

Good intro and background without jumping in to the deep end just yet.

By Jacob M J

May 31, 2021

User has a rough idea about what data science is and what it can offer

By Shifa S

Mar 28, 2021

A theoretical course giving insight of what Data Science is all about.

By noviljohnson n

Mar 5, 2021

Thanks to IBM and Coursera.

this is really a great introductory course.

By Kavya S

Mar 3, 2021

Introduction to data science and the job of data scientist was

cleared