Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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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

May 27, 2025

This was a good introduction to the field of Data Science. Although I am familiar with the domain, the course offered fresh insights, especially from industry experts and newly minted data scientists

May 26, 2021

Great introduction to data science. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get a general background as to what data science is, who can be a data scientist, and how to get involved in data science.

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By Vasanthaenian S

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Mar 23, 2020

Great Introduction to Data science

By aniruddha d

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Mar 22, 2020

Yes it was good and understandable

By Aniket J

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Mar 19, 2020

Really a good course for beginners

By NISAR A N

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Mar 9, 2020

Excellent course for the beginners

By Yonglok K

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Feb 8, 2020

I am very satisfied for my course.

By Muthu M H

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Feb 7, 2020

Great Introduction to Data Science

By Kessiena R D

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Jan 23, 2020

Easy to understand teaching method

By Sangyeol L

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Dec 31, 2019

Excellent and concise introduction

By Lee Y Y

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Dec 22, 2019

Clear concepts and concise content

By In S

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Nov 30, 2019

Great, I had fun with this course.

By Patxi S

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Nov 16, 2019

Great introduction to the subject!

By Keith T

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Nov 5, 2019

A good introduction to the subject

By Farhana R

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Oct 7, 2019

it's too basic and time consuming!

By Mthembi S

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Sep 4, 2019

More than intriguing ,if possible.

By John A

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Aug 31, 2019

Great introduction to Data science

By Serena T

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Aug 14, 2019

Clear introduction to Data Science

By Navine K J

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Jul 3, 2019

thank you for the course providing

By Joshy J

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Jun 30, 2019

Great Introduction to Data science

By Umashankar K

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Jun 23, 2019

Excellent Motivation for Beginners

By Dorina R

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Jun 5, 2019

Easy to understand and to complete

By Marcela R

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May 29, 2019

Thank you for a great intruduction

By Emmanuel

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Apr 25, 2019

Excellent Data Science Foundations

By Deleted A

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Mar 20, 2019

Good introduction to the industry.

By Jhon D T C

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Feb 18, 2019

Great introduction to data science

By Luciano M S

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Feb 15, 2019

Excellent IBM course. As usual !!!