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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

YH

Jul 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

JM

Mar 6, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

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By AMIT K N

Sep 15, 2021

In this course I learned what is data science and about the must needed attributes of a data scientist.

By Aysha R S

Jun 24, 2021

This course helps me to understand what is data science and the skills required to be a data scientist.

By Роман К

Jul 23, 2020

A very accessible and informative course. Interesting videos from professionals. Thanks for the course!

By BHAUMIK T

Jul 8, 2020

This is freaking amazing course I've ever seen and this is completely for beginners and I am that one .

By Denise G

Jun 24, 2020

It's a great option to get general concepts near science data inclusive if you don't engineer a career.

By Deepak C C

Jun 24, 2020

I love this course. I have gained a sufficient amount of knowledge about data science through Coursera.

By Ishan J

Jun 17, 2020

It was a valuable course for me and I am very thankful to you to provide me such knowledge of analytics

By Harsh M

Jun 15, 2020

Really helpful to known about data science basics,additional learn where data science actually applied.

By rengeetha n

Jun 2, 2020

interesting topic and well explained. lectures were not bombarded with big words for beginners like me.

By Rafael E H R

May 19, 2020

This Course was very friendly and made me work and imagine a lot different possibilities of this field.

By Pedro G

Mar 25, 2020

It is very good, and serves as an introduction to this amazing field of knowledge that is data science.

By Harsh V J

Mar 20, 2020

This course give an overview about Data Science. This is more of theoretical course about data science.

By Md. S I

Mar 11, 2020

A clear conceptualized course for the absolute beginner who wants to know and work as a data scientist.

By nihar p

Feb 3, 2020

A brilliant course for beginners who want to know about data science and career growth in data science.

By pavan k

Jan 23, 2020

An awesome course which will clear everything for kickstarting your career in the field of data science

By Ayush K

Jan 19, 2020

A very good insight to "what is data science ?"

It will allow you to relate your work with data science.

By Matthew F

Jan 8, 2020

Very informative and engaging, this is a really good introduction to the topic from people in the know.

By Arya K N

Jan 4, 2020

The syllabus is well structured and the tutors are explaining the things in a simple language. Loved it

By Leo T

Dec 9, 2019

Great beginner level introduction providing insight into the scope of the field and as a career option.

By Mahesh B

Dec 9, 2019

A very structured and comprehensive course for people in all fields (Operations, Supply Chain, HR etc.)

By Agnus H

Oct 14, 2019

Excellent overview of Data Science, presenting very important tips for those starting out in this area.

By Raghunath R G

Sep 30, 2019

It provides complete outline about what is Data Science and helps us to understand where we can fit in.

By Julian B S

Jul 8, 2019

Excellent Course. It is clear and easy to understand. I enjoyed it and I would live to take it further.

By Navathej K

May 22, 2019

This course helps one understand how the data science term was coined, its background and fundamentals.

By Uche C O

May 5, 2019

Really great introduction to Data Science so far. Let's see what the next courses have in store for me.