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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

AS

Nov 22, 2016

It's a good starting point. I've now got a good idea of what else I need to learn. The course also provides an easy to apply approach to get value from my efforts using data science.

DM

Jan 9, 2020

Thanks folks! This was a fun course to do. Although I had a reasonable idea about the topics covered, it did a good job consolidating everything into something that is applicable to

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By Lincohn P

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Mar 7, 2022

Loved how the course flows smoothly, connecting all the dots of the data science world!

By siddesh s

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Jun 22, 2020

Nice course for the beginners to start with and gain confidence to learn more and more.

By Daniel D

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Aug 6, 2019

Learned the basics of what data science is in a more understandable and structured way.

By Vimukthini P

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Jul 14, 2017

It's a great course which is worth the commitment. Hope I will get my certificate soon.

By Avijeet K

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Jan 2, 2020

really an amazing course for beginners as wells as intermediate data science students.

By Alexandre C

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Apr 8, 2018

Curso rápido, objetivo e excelente para organizar o raciocínio sobre ciência de dados.

By Gustavo E M S

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Aug 23, 2017

It was very useful to have some idea for the entire new world what I'm going to enter.

By Luis I S M

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Apr 15, 2020

Good course to introduce beginners to data science, I enjoy a lot learning this theme

By Sharon M

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Sep 29, 2020

Awesome and well delivered data science crash course. I got new and useful insights.

By Subid C

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Dec 6, 2017

Fantastic course for a beginner! Really enjoyed the lucid explanations and examples.

By abhishek K

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Jul 8, 2017

A good starting point for those who feel that they have an interest in Data science.

By Nuwan T

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Jan 13, 2021

Learnt well that what is exactly Data Science is and separated from hype clearly...

By serge a

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Dec 9, 2017

Perfect introduction with comprehensive overview to engage in more detailed courses

By Paschal A

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Jul 9, 2017

Very insightful.

Hoping to do the specialization soon.

Thanks to the profs.

Great job.

By Mallon L

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Feb 20, 2019

This is a great course if you just need to know what Data science is and it isn't.

By Sushant P

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Jan 22, 2017

Just what i expected it to be helped me take my Data Science knowledge up a notch!

By sarthak s

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Mar 1, 2016

it was a great learning experience,the lectures were good and excellently designed

By Saiprasad C

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Dec 3, 2020

fantastic course, i cant wait to learn more. Thanks to the excellent professors.

By Adrian G

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Jun 15, 2020

The sessions were jam-packed with information and insights. Very engaging profs!

By Rana P S

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May 3, 2020

Simple content, Very useful examples. Instructors deliver in a easy to understan

By Deitek

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Oct 15, 2019

Simple, and made for people that needs to understand the general context quickly

By David K

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Jan 25, 2018

Clear and concise course that gives a good board overview with detail as needed.

By Descazal B

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Oct 10, 2015

Very nice introduction in Data Science to have a good overview of the discipline

By David

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Feb 15, 2024

A great introductory course to get a general idea about the Data Science field.

By Meet B

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Sep 5, 2020

Thanks for making this course. It helped me to get an overview of Data Science.