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About the Course

By now you have definitely heard about data science and big data. In this one-week class, we will provide a crash course in what these terms mean and how they play a role in successful organizations. This class is for anyone who wants to learn what all the data science action is about, including those who will eventually need to manage data scientists. The goal is to get you up to speed as quickly as possible on data science without all the fluff. We've designed this course to be as convenient as possible without sacrificing any of the essentials. This is a focused course designed to rapidly get you up to speed on the field of data science. Our goal was to make this as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content. We've left the technical information aside so that you can focus on managing your team and moving it forward. After completing this course you will know. 1. How to describe the role data science plays in various contexts 2. How statistics, machine learning, and software engineering play a role in data science 3. How to describe the structure of a data science project 4. Know the key terms and tools used by data scientists 5. How to identify a successful and an unsuccessful data science project 3. The role of a data science manager Course cover image by r2hox. Creative Commons BY-SA: https://flic.kr/p/gdMuhT...
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Basic course

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Well taught

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Top reviews

PT

Jul 12, 2018

Great introduction. What I found interesting is being able to reflect on projects I have been on relating to data analysis and seeing the steps, benefits and pitfalls explained for me.

JX

Jun 20, 2016

fairly general concepts of data science, but may be quite helpful l for people totally new to the field of data (e.g. not having any idea), or as material to review the big picture of data science

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By Keerthana K V

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Oct 2, 2020

Precise and quick.

By Chronis P

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Jun 16, 2020

Excellent Course !

By JUAN G Y

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Jun 2, 2020

Buena introducción

By nicholas c d

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Jul 9, 2019

great introduction

By Lisa P

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Nov 28, 2018

Engaging lectures.

By Matej K

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Apr 30, 2018

Cool crash course!

By John P

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Dec 11, 2017

Excellent content.

By Shyaam S R S

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Oct 16, 2017

Pretty good intro!

By Nermin E

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Sep 29, 2017

Outstanding Course

By Charles L

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Nov 18, 2025

Great intro to DS

By Lilit S

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Feb 26, 2025

Excellent course.

By Ruzzel E S P

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Aug 5, 2024

good for starters

By Vivekanand D

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Aug 30, 2022

Good crisp course

By KALYANAPU H H

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Jun 25, 2021

excellent courses

By Juan C J T

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Apr 20, 2021

Good information!

By CRISTY S S

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Nov 28, 2020

great experience!

By Tarni P

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Aug 5, 2020

Material was clea

By Sharon V A

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Apr 25, 2020

very informative.

By sandeep c

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Apr 21, 2020

nice introduction

By juan f r s

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Jul 22, 2018

Very clear course

By Sudam C

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Feb 22, 2018

Good introduction

By Jonathan P

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Jan 26, 2018

Thought it was on

By caoyan

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Oct 17, 2017

实例还应该多增加点，这样更便于理解

By Shanmuga S

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Jun 17, 2017

Very well packed.

By Lisaiceland D

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Apr 15, 2016

Excellent Course!