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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

BR

Feb 21, 2019

Excellent quality content! It's a great introductory course that really gets you interested in Data Science. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious in learning about what Data Science is about.

MG

Jun 26, 2020

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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By J C V

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Sep 9, 2019

Gives the basic introduction to Data Science and its associated tools

By Sourav S

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Aug 26, 2019

Thank you for making me well acquainted by the role of data scientist

By Yongfeng W

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Jun 8, 2019

some videos really make me have a new understanding of data scientist

By Ray K

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May 8, 2019

Great insight with thought-provoking questions to explore the topics.

By Carol w

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Mar 20, 2019

Well-explain the basics of what is data scientist and data scientist.

By Nischit S

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Feb 22, 2019

A full fledged course for getting a better foundation of data science

By Varun S

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Jan 31, 2019

Provides a very nice first glance and introduction into Data Science.

By Sven D

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Jan 27, 2019

Great introduction with real life examples the student can relate to.

By Carlos C G

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Oct 22, 2018

Very interesting and illustrative course as an intro to Data Science!

By Bradley H

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Mar 26, 2024

I learned a lot and I'm confident that I'll get my certificate soon!

By Ahmed M

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Feb 8, 2024

It was so helpful to understand what a data science career is about.

By GORAKH P S

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Apr 26, 2023

it's Amazing journey of this course I am much more enjoy this course

By Saminda G K W

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Apr 25, 2023

This is one of the best data science professional certificate course

By Leonel V

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Apr 15, 2023

Very helpful. I am excited to change career and be a data scientist.

By Aizaz A D S B 2

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Mar 10, 2023

Very brief and introductory course to get started with data science.

By RAVINDRA Y D

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Dec 5, 2022

The course is nicely oranised to get into the basic of data science.

By Gazzali J

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Nov 13, 2022

This was a good basic introduction to the new field of Data Science.

By Yewande A

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Nov 10, 2022

Going through this course has improved my knowledge of Data Science.

By EISSA Y S

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Sep 25, 2022

Thank you for the size of the sky Thank you for the size of the sky

By zhangqiuyu

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Jun 29, 2022

This course helps me get a better understanding of the data science.

By Tanmim A

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Nov 14, 2021

make sure to finish this course, it's a great start to data science.

By shach W

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Sep 23, 2021

Very good overview of Data Science and the role of a Data Scientist.

By Nancy E

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Sep 15, 2021

Very good course for understanding the fundamentals of data science.

By Eduardo R H

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Apr 20, 2021

Great introductory mini-course for people interested in data science

By Nikhil B

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Apr 6, 2021

This introduction course regarding data science is really very good.