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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

DN

Feb 9, 2023

I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

BR

Feb 22, 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.

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By Symeon L

Dec 15, 2019

A really intresting intoduction that gives a general idea about what someone can do with Data Science!

By S N S

Nov 12, 2019

It was very exciting to learn my first course in coursera, im looking foward to continue more courses.

By Ajay k

Jun 13, 2019

This course is exactly guiding a person what kind of skill a person should have to be a data sceintist

By Rezoan B S

Mar 7, 2019

Brilliant course to start learning Data Science. Very basic and interesting. looking for next courses.

By Igor L

Feb 5, 2019

Excellent videos. In my opinion, the introduction of what is data science were easy and fast to learn.

By Raphaël L

Sep 18, 2018

It's a clear start to better understand what is data science and what you need to be a data scientist.

By Mohamed H I

Jul 12, 2018

Very nice introductory course for data science. Based on interviewing SMEs and PDFs to read. I like it

By Godswill E O

Apr 1, 2025

An excellent and peaceful way to begin my journey as a data scientist. The course was very rewarding.

By Katherine P

Mar 22, 2025

Great overview. Especially the optional last module 4 is valuable if you want to tie it all together!

By Vidal C

Oct 9, 2024

Una excelente experiencia de aprendizaje, una manera muy efectiva de enseñanza, gracias COURSERA _IBM

By Manuel G

Aug 30, 2024

Module 4 has many sections with bugs but the rest of the course it is quite interesting and I learnt.

By Bala S K

Feb 19, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, Examples and case studies were on point, Lectures were more intriguing

By Cristian G

Oct 19, 2023

Excelente curso para aprender sobre la ciencia de datos y los científicos de datos y sus aplicaciones

By 郭博詳

Oct 5, 2023

Highly recommended and having solid content for newbies to catch up the general idea of data science!

By Hamza A

Jul 27, 2023

This course is Introduction of Data Science those who are willing to pursue Data Science must do this

By Pablo P

Jan 8, 2023

Es un resumen general que le da contexto al estudiante de lo que significa ser un científico de datos

By Malik M S A

Nov 19, 2022

This course is very good for beginners to learn data science. I have learned a lot from this course.

By Daniel M

Aug 7, 2022

Excellent course for those who want to initiate their studies on Data Science. Strongly recommend it!

By Gustavo M S

May 29, 2022

Exclenete curso espero los siguiente me permitan conocer la parte practica y lleve al trabanjo soñado

By Rogerio D F

May 21, 2022

Acabei de fazer o primeiro módulo e posso dizer com toda certeza: Maravilhoso, didático e inspirador.

By Daria V

Apr 26, 2022

This course explains well what data science is. Help you figure out if the industry is right for you.

By Mario M

Apr 23, 2022

IT HELPS TO UNDERSTAND 100% WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS CARREER AND WHAT YOU WILL FACE WITH YOUR NEW TOOLS

By TOMÁS N P B

Jan 11, 2022

I really liked the course. It's an excellent introduction to the topic and to the data science world.

By Nourhan M

Jan 6, 2022

this is very good course i have learned more about the data science and data scientist .. thanks alot