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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

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

SH

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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By ManjariKulshreshtha

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Feb 10, 2020

Great Course. Serves as a background and creates interest in the field.

By Kim M

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Feb 4, 2020

Great introductory course! Very insightful, interactive and motivating.

By Chayan B

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Feb 1, 2020

I am really grateful to coursera for giving me chance of such a course.

By Prathwin V M

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Feb 1, 2020

It shows verify your ID but i can't verify it to recieve my certificate

By Omar J L B

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Dec 9, 2019

Great course!! Higth Quality in the videos and great content explaining

By Chris

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Dec 3, 2019

Great overview of what someone can expect in the field of data science.

By Abraham L

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Oct 22, 2019

This gave me good knowledge of what data science is and how can I start

By Terence T

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Jul 3, 2019

This is an excellent introductory course to Data Science. I enjoyed it.

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Mar 30, 2019

This is a great course that will empower my new career! Thank you all !

By kanishk a

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Mar 23, 2019

This course really help me to get started in the field of Data Science.

By Douglas Z

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Mar 16, 2019

Good introduction for the data science area, for begginers and curious.

By Felipe B

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Jan 21, 2019

Great introduction to Data Scieince. I am very excited about the field.

By rosie m

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Jan 21, 2019

Excellent introduction to the subject of data science. Very high-level.

By Stephane T F

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Dec 30, 2018

It was great! I learned a lot from experts and professors in the field.

By Ahmed F

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Dec 2, 2018

After this intro course, I am even more excited to study data analysis.

By Davide G

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Oct 3, 2018

A very good introduction on data science and a really motivating course

By Kittanon N N

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Sep 3, 2018

Good for a person who want to learn about basic concept of Data Science

By Hamiz M

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Mar 12, 2024

Well structured and a good beginning point for my Data Science journey

By Nakul P

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Nov 24, 2023

crisp and crux explanation of the overview of Data Science as a field.

By Wendy J

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Nov 14, 2023

Very comprehensive introduction into data science and its applications

By SATHESH M E

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Oct 27, 2023

Good course to begin but need to update videos for current perspective

By M R

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Sep 27, 2023

I really like thids course and now I know what Is Data science exactly

By Deleted A

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Sep 11, 2023

very helpful to learn data science as from a remote country like nepal

By Shubham v

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Jul 16, 2023

excited to learn ddata Science. Now completed the ccertificate Course.

By Míchell M

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Apr 22, 2023

Gives you all the essential concepts you will need in this new career.