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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!

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.

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By Fayyaz A

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Mar 9, 2020

well designed to give insight of the data science. clear lot of misconceptions and make your journey easy to become Data Scientist

By SG

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Dec 28, 2019

It is an interesting course, that helps you to understand the data science area with helpfull examples and various points of view.

By Muhammad S

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Aug 7, 2019

Provides you all you need to know to start learning data science and effectively tackles the questions a beginner has in his mind.

By Kishan S

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May 29, 2019

This course shows the path ahead before you kick-off your data science journey. You get the idea and motive to learn data science.

By Swati N

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May 23, 2019

This course is really good to understand the definition of data science, need and application of data science in different fields.

By Shubham p

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Oct 10, 2018

Introduction was quite broad in nature. Many elements related to data science were touched and explained in a very convenient way.

By George T B

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Aug 6, 2023

Very detailed training approach, videos and reading materials are properly expalined and makes understanding easy. good work guys

By irfan q

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Oct 22, 2022

Great course. The teaching method used is amazing. It build the foundation of what is data science. I really enjoyed learning.

By Brian C

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Jun 15, 2022

Great knowledge base understanding what is data science and what a data scientist does and is looked to have within the industry.

By Rajkumar S

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May 14, 2022

They're updating course continuously which is most important as many of the coursera courses not updated as per new technologies.

By Hobbs D

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Feb 23, 2022

A great introduction course, if you are interested in starting a career in Data Science, you should consider taking this course .

By Shreyas G

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Apr 17, 2021

Great for someone who is just starting data science and wants to know about the key terms and brief introduction about the field.

By Chengeto Z

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Dec 31, 2020

Good course. It provides the basics in data science which is enough to get one captivated and eager to dig deeper on the subject.

By Aman R

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Apr 30, 2020

A very good course to start with for Understanding Data Science, Machine Learning and applications of these in real life sceario.

By shweta g

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Mar 17, 2020

IBM Certification is best to learn and help my skill to improve.

Their videos and reading will help to Queries about Data science.

By Shaylen H

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Dec 8, 2019

Great introductory course for beginner Data Scientists or for anyone that is curios and wants to know about what Data Science is.

By Abdul B M

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Sep 30, 2019

Great step by IBM and coursera, provided us the opportunity to equip our selves with most demanding skill kit. Thanks and Regards

By Israel S S

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Jul 22, 2019

It was an excellent introductory course and helps you understand the basic definitions and how to work on this learning platform.

By Kapil C K

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Apr 11, 2019

This course walks you through what data science is from people who are currently working as data scientist and their experiences.

By Ashwini s B

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Mar 26, 2019

I like the remarkable content of this course which will really help me in my workplace, the demand for Data Science also endless.

By Praveen K

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Feb 15, 2019

After going through this session i got clear understanding of what Data Science and various skills required for Data Scientist.

By Kimberly G

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Jan 22, 2019

Great top level introduction into what Data Science is. Also provides quality insight as to what it means to be a data scientist.

By aniket k

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May 25, 2024

The course was excellent all the topics where explained perfectly. Wish to see more contents like this in the upcoming courses.

By Arturo I M B

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Aug 29, 2023

Well structured course; It helps you understand in a complete view, the meaning of data science and the fields where it is used.

By Shem

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Mar 1, 2023

Good videos to illustrate what data science is and concise literature to aid the learners in seeing the science behind the data.