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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.

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.

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By Xavier R A

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Jul 6, 2020

A really good starting point to understant the role and functions Data Scientist can perform. I really enjoyed the take on the soft skills that the instructors have which i agree is the most important quality a Data Scientist can have.

By siddhartha K

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Jun 26, 2020

This course helped me in understanding Data science from the basic concepts. The video sessions are fascinating and knowledgeable. The interactive sessions with experts helped me to understand the demand for data science in the future.

By AZRUL I H

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Jun 7, 2020

This is a great course to kick start your Data Science Journey. Some people my found it dry as there are alots of reading and talking instead of practical exercises. But hey, you need to learn how to walk before you could actually run!

By Syed F H

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May 16, 2020

Excellent and an aspiring data scientist, Insightful! Would love to have a module of live interaction over video call or text with the instructor to ask questions instead of waiting for queries to be resolved over the discussion forum.

By Eunice C

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May 2, 2020

Easy to manage, interesting real-world examples given that helps you contextualise the theories given, and the hands-on exercise involving IBM's image recognition tool was an eye-opener. Worth taking as an introduction to data science.

By Olavo d s j

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Mar 16, 2020

Data Science para min é sobre usar dados para criar um maior impacto para sua empresa, pode ser de varias formas , pode ser na forma de intuições na forma de produtos de dados ou na forma de recomendações de produtis para uma empresa.

By Pankaj S

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Mar 3, 2020

Thank you so much for such a great opportunity. I am now more confident about Data Science and its application in real world. I look forward to going deep into this field for the betterment of my career and future opportunities.

Regards

By shubhal p

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Jan 14, 2020

It was fantastic experience while going through this course and helped lot to understand what is actually Data science .Thanks to coursera to allow me financial aid scheme and also thanks to IBM to make such wonderful course.

Thank You

By Aurelio L G

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Jul 29, 2019

El curso ofrece una panorámica clara y concisa sobre lo que es Data Science, abordando los aspectos esenciales de una manera abierta a todos los perfiles profesionales que se relacionan y los que podrían relacionarse con la disciplina.

By Craig M

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Aug 7, 2022

A simplified insight to Data Science, with big definitions and concepts and made easy to understand. I do love the way the lessons were stuctured, helped in understanding more about the field of Data Science including its attributes.

By Mainza H

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Jan 12, 2022

The cousre is short but very insightful, it gets your attention straight into understanding Data Science and what is needed,... The peer review is excellent and prokinging the minds to do more. I enjoyed myself, it is a great learn...

By Jafed E G

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Jul 6, 2019

I enjoy the lectures. The professor has a good speaking and teaching style which keeps me interested. Lots of concrete math examples which make it easier to understand. Very good slides which are well formulated and easy to understand

By Eduardo C Q I

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Feb 24, 2024

Very informative for a beginners course. Clear and consistent. Well explained concepts and videos. Great interviews with data scientists and meaningful and substantial advices from them to anyone who wants to begin with data science.

By Humayun O

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Jun 11, 2020

Great Course. Very professional and I believe the concepts for beginners are explained quite clearly and the expectations students should have from data science careers. Teachers were great and it was interesting to hear their views.

By Itamar A T

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Apr 17, 2020

Nowadays data science is very popular and if you are looking to get into the field, this class is perfect for you. It provides the roles and responsibilities of a data scientist and the personal characteristics to succeed in the job.

By Camila A P

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Mar 22, 2020

Ótimo curso introdutório. Todos os aspectos importantes para iniciar uma carreira na área de ciências de dados são pontuados incluindo área de atuação e habilidades necessárias para um cientista de dados. Superou minhas expectativas.

By Nadeem A

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Feb 6, 2020

I would like to thanks, IBM and Coursera to provide me an opportunity in the field of data science, it is my first step in data science and I find it very interesting and fun and I will carry on my journey to learn more data science.

By Soni N

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Nov 12, 2019

It's amazing course for beginners who wants to start their career with data science.This course gives precise knowledge about what is data science? and related concepts.If you want to learn data science.Don't hesitate,just go for it.

By Dukel666

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Aug 19, 2019

Short time videos and reading materials bring me into the data science world. I really enjoy learning new stuff in this well designed and organized resources. I hope more and more new bees can joining in this new stage!

All the best!

By Antas J

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Aug 18, 2019

this course was really all-inclusive for the matter of introduction, it was really nice to learn about data science and its applications from Professors and Interns in the videos and the PDFs provided were really helpful in all ways.

By Mahdi G

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Jun 14, 2023

Really it is Worthfull Course. Helpfull Training Method. Nice Videos & Specially The Labs Are Worthfull & Helpfull.I extend my thanks and gratitude To Coursera & IBM To give me chance learning. i Say Best Wishes & Regards. u r great

By Noor R M

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Oct 6, 2021

I have no basic in computer science. However, the instructors for this course have successfully guided me through the basic as data science and I certainly ready to explore more in the next courses. Thank you to all the instructors.

By Saber P

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Aug 16, 2021

As Data Science is the most popular topic, there are several materials and courses about it. But finding a course which learn and describe the insights in addition to technical concepts is very hard. The good news is I find it here.

By Rachel B

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Sep 8, 2020

This course was brilliant, it was broken down into digestible bite size sections. The course started with a great introduction and gradually got more difficult as the course went on. I would 100% recommend this course to colleagues.

By Ahmed A M

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Aug 26, 2020

I enjoyed this course so much, such a perfect way to start your career in Data Science, it is a complete overview, i feel like everyone should do this even if you are experienced, it shows the full length and breadth of Data Science