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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 RAVI J

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Jul 28, 2020

I am very happy learn and introduced to new world data science ,it motivated me towards learn more.

By Ifiokobong A

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Jul 8, 2020

I so much appreciate the instructors. I got to understand what Data Science is all about. Thank you.

By Satyam P

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Jun 15, 2020

Awesome study material i don't even realised that i am studying, learnt alot of things just for fun.

By Tapankumar H

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Jun 12, 2020

Really Great learning course. Very Insightful. I hope this would help me to boost my career options.

By Md.Mohiuddin A

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May 30, 2020

This is a very basic course on data science. The contents are well decorated any easy to understand.

By Abhisek D

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May 24, 2020

Good insight about data science, data scientists, career and recruiting and future of data science.

By Dua M

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Apr 27, 2020

I love this course outline. I learned each and everything about the data science and data scientist.

By Asmita K

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Apr 2, 2020

Excellent for beginning with Data Science.Just an introduction but makes significant to get started.

By Govarthan N

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Feb 27, 2020

This course a brief introduction about what is data science and what exactly the data scientists do.

By Alyssa B

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Feb 24, 2020

A great introductory course of Data Science. I'm excited to continue learning more about the field ~

By SUNIL K

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Feb 20, 2020

Well designed, easy transition between topics, Technical details presented in clear, concise manner.

By Shadan E

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Feb 8, 2020

really awesome learning by joining this course. I get know about hadoop and data mining and big data

By Rizwan A

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Jan 1, 2020

It is really thorough and clearly defines the roles and expectations of a Data Science professional.

By Niala O (

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Oct 18, 2019

It provides a concrete introduction of what data science is and what it means to be a data scientist

By Aaron S

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Oct 5, 2019

A really good introduction, not too daunting even for someone with no data science knowledge at all.

By GATTU S A

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Aug 12, 2019

The views of different people and their explanation about data science in a nut shell...is EXCELLENT

By javed k

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Jul 11, 2019

Nice, but in the Reading parts, instead of story telling example, tabulated examples will be better.

By Abdallah A A

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Apr 16, 2019

Very useful and gives you a lot of information you will extremely need in your data science journey.

By Armando F

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Apr 12, 2019

Great course that give us an general and important view of Data Science and the Data Scientist work.

By Sherry

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Mar 30, 2019

Didn't know that data was use in a broad spectrum, this course was very informational and enjoyable.

By Tan E

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Feb 2, 2019

Very clear about the industry introduction. It is very helpful for me who have no background at all.

By Charles S

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Jan 27, 2019

Nice intro to frame your expectations and ideas of what data science is and who data scientists are.

By Rajeshree S

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Dec 25, 2018

A comprehensive introduction to data science. Helps to quickly grasp what data science is all about.

By Shiva S S

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Dec 9, 2018

This course helps in gaining a high level understanding of what is data science. Thank you coursera.

By Kelsey W

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Sep 5, 2018

Taught me basics in what Data Science is before getting deep into the topic in the next few classes.