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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

YH

Jul 19, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

VS

Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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By ghassan m

Mar 17, 2021

Great Course it really gave me a comprehensive image about the field of data science from different point of views

Thanks

By MMO2022

Feb 9, 2021

Good introduction to data science, what it is and who makes a great data science. The mode of presentation was engaging.

By Jay A

Oct 8, 2020

A very good introductory course on data science and various options and opportunities. Also, a great learning experience.

By denissia d

Oct 6, 2020

For a beginner this course is great and gives valuables insights and basic differences on the terms used in data sceinces

By amani b

May 11, 2020

Its very good experience to go with this course and it is very helpful.And its a great oppurtunity to have this platform.

By Nicole A

Apr 8, 2020

Very informative orientation to data scientists. I particularly enjoyed the commentary from senior experts in the field.

By sonu k

Apr 7, 2020

All documents provided were very informative and all videos were to the point in explaning what Data Science is all about

By Aarushi D

Oct 7, 2019

Good Introduction to Data Science, gives a fair idea of the field and its applications. Very basic course, for beginners.

By Krushnna B

Jun 1, 2019

Its Good Course Covers all Basics Of Data Science, And Provide All reading Material Which is required For Beginner level.

By Vijaya K B S

Feb 14, 2019

The content - video and reading material, the sequence and the way it was narrated was simply good, simple and effective.

By Sughra B

Jan 18, 2025

This was a very well structured course for beginners. I learnt basics of data science and it has intrigued my curiosity.

By Juan G

Nov 30, 2024

Te introduce fácilmente a entender a que se dedica la ciencia de datos y que se requiere aprender para dedicarte a ello.

By Ernesto A R L

Oct 15, 2024

Muy bueno, muy controveresial, sobre todo porque me ha permitido hacer debates con mis compañeros de clase de mi escuela

By Jobar O

Oct 14, 2024

es una gran guía de introducción a ser científico de datos, me motiva a entrar en este maravilloso mundo, muchas gracias

By Marek S

Jun 6, 2024

I thought this was a great intro course. I like the speakers, their background and practical experience with the topics.

By Potso M

Apr 17, 2023

An excellent start to data science. The videos are amazing, I can watch those profs all day long.

I can't wait for more.

By VISHWA D A

Apr 10, 2023

This was a best course of data science if you really want to become data scientist then check this course.. Thank you

By Gabriel P d C

Feb 5, 2023

A great and light intro into the world of data science!! It was a very pleasant ride :) Can't wait for what comes next!!

By نادية ا

Nov 22, 2022

هو علم يغلب عليه تداخل الاختصاصات والذي يقوم على استخدام الاساليب العلمية والمعالجات الخوارزميات نوع منالذكاء الاصطناعي

By Nour R

May 23, 2022

I have watched before a couple of videos about what is data science, and so far, .this course is the best explaining it.

By AA S

May 17, 2022

The course is very Informative and intrested and by doing this course i become more intrested towards data science field

By Angelos D

Mar 17, 2022

A very detailed introduction, for someone whos interested to start learning in this field, i will recommend this course!

By Caio H S

Oct 12, 2021

Curso extremamente satisfatório, com conteudos fáceis de entender porém com uma construção ótima para quem quer começar.

By Kapil G

Jul 13, 2021

This Course is very useful for Knowing that what is Data Science, data mining, report structure, carreer in Data Science

By Marwan K

Jul 12, 2021

I am really happy to pass this course

Thank you Coursera

Thank you IBM

Thank you to all intructors

Thank you to all learner