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Learner Reviews & Feedback for A Crash Course in Data Science by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

By now you have definitely heard about data science and big data. In this one-week class, we will provide a crash course in what these terms mean and how they play a role in successful organizations. This class is for anyone who wants to learn what all the data science action is about, including those who will eventually need to manage data scientists. The goal is to get you up to speed as quickly as possible on data science without all the fluff. We've designed this course to be as convenient as possible without sacrificing any of the essentials. This is a focused course designed to rapidly get you up to speed on the field of data science. Our goal was to make this as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content. We've left the technical information aside so that you can focus on managing your team and moving it forward. After completing this course you will know. 1. How to describe the role data science plays in various contexts 2. How statistics, machine learning, and software engineering play a role in data science 3. How to describe the structure of a data science project 4. Know the key terms and tools used by data scientists 5. How to identify a successful and an unsuccessful data science project 3. The role of a data science manager Course cover image by r2hox. Creative Commons BY-SA: https://flic.kr/p/gdMuhT...
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Basic course

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Well taught

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Top reviews

EJ

Dec 30, 2015

I enjoyed this class very much. It was concise, precise, and digestible. Not to mention the instructors kept it lively though out the course. Thank you for such an informative course.

AO

Jun 12, 2016

Provided a good, very high level overview. I audited so I didn't take the quizzes, but the questions were all on the general side. I liked how they used some examples of real-life research.

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By Xiuhnel M C N

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Apr 13, 2020

Easy and practic course.

By TAO X

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Mar 14, 2018

Good introduction course

By Anil C

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Oct 20, 2018

A good high level intro

By Kevin M

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May 22, 2017

Quick and dirty rundown

By Blake D

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Dec 15, 2015

Good overview. I would

By Brian M

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Nov 6, 2020

Very useful and egagin

By Rorie D

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Apr 6, 2016

Enjoyed the structure.

By Ann D

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Apr 22, 2018

it was informative :)

By Ioannis B

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Aug 28, 2019

it's a great course.

By Natalie R

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Jan 7, 2016

Very light overview.

By Gwendolyn E B

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Aug 17, 2021

Gwendolyn Beauford

By Asha P

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Oct 21, 2018

Excellent lectures

By Dr. O E

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Jun 3, 2017

Very useful course

By Jaspreet S

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May 23, 2017

Well organized cou

By Steven B

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Nov 5, 2015

Short and sweet :)

By AYUSH S

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May 16, 2020

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By Artur “ S

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Dec 3, 2018

Fast introduction

By Eric M

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Dec 9, 2016

good introduction

By Haya F M D

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Jan 11, 2022

Excellent course

By Hoy Y

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Dec 1, 2020

Just not for me

By Chimobi O

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Aug 7, 2019

well explained.

By Divyesh v

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Oct 26, 2020

A good course.

By SHAH A A D

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Aug 19, 2020

Good Insights!

By Sumit J

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Apr 26, 2020

value for time