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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

MS

Sep 17, 2020

very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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By Catherine S

Jan 20, 2020

Super and in-depth introduction to data science with great material to download for further study.

By Amina M

Jan 16, 2020

This course was very comprehensive and provided detailed fundamental knowledge about data science.

By Akram P

Dec 22, 2019

It was a great introduction in terms of explaining what does exactly means being a data scientist.

By Juan C

Oct 21, 2019

Great course for those who have basic knowledge about data science and what a data scientist does.

By Anelyse D

Sep 9, 2019

A very good introductory course that brings us a bit more of the fact tasks of a data science job.

By Omar R

Sep 3, 2019

Thank You Coursera for such a wonderful and informative course on Data Science,really appreciated.

By Abhisar D

Sep 1, 2019

Very useful course for absolute beginners. It starts from scratch and goes very well till the end.

By Devesh K

Aug 14, 2019

Easy description of every term. Professors are great. Its is the best place to start Data Science.

By Adrian L

Jul 28, 2019

Great explanation! This course can really be taken by anyone that has no experience in this field.

By Kareem M

Jul 11, 2019

I gained a greater appreciation for the data science field by completing this introductory course.

By Adem A

Jun 29, 2019

That course boosted up my insights about Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.

Thanks.

By Ricardo P

Feb 2, 2019

Good start point for everyone looking for basic knowledge about this (not so!) new emerging field.

By Chara

Sep 24, 2018

excellent, especially the combination of many different opinions and views from divered background

By Sohame M

Feb 21, 2024

Very informative gives you in-depth knowledge on the field and very good insights on the subject.

By Abhishek K

Jun 24, 2023

It was good course overall. I suggest to go for it if someone wants to learn about data science.

By Miquel N R

May 15, 2023

It's a very good introduction to understand the principal characteristics of what is data science

By Carlos E G

Mar 22, 2023

A great introduction to Data Science. I look forward to learning more in the next course. Thanks.

By Anibal B

Sep 22, 2022

Muy buen curso, videos entretenidos y con elmentos importantes. Las lecutras muy enriquecedoras.

By Москвин В В

Sep 17, 2022

Хорошо оформленный курс, прекрасно подготовленный материал, уместные и релевантные курсу задания

By CH V K N S N M 2

Sep 7, 2022

Exellent conglomeration of feedback from real time experts, theoretical knowledge and assessment

By solomon u

Jul 15, 2022

This course has been educative and informative thanks coursera and IBM for putting this together.

By Jose A H L

Jun 29, 2022

Contiene información muy util y revalante para tener las primeras bases sobre la ciencia de datos

By Punith B

Jun 1, 2022

The course is very well organised. Its really easy for a layman to understand about data science.

By Prittish D

Apr 14, 2022

The course contains the minimum information needed to understand the science behind Data Science.

By Noneel P

Mar 16, 2022

Very well organised, descriptive and informational and great for intrioductory into data science.