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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. ...
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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

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 Ans M

May 17, 2020

This course is very helpful especially for beginners. I will definitely recommend this course.

By Ghiridhar S

May 11, 2020

Excellent explanation of every concept. Quiz and Reading materials make them further valuable.

By BHARGAV A

May 8, 2020

I am very happy with completion of this course and looking forward to do more on data science.

By sunitha b

Apr 26, 2020

This course make me learn with curiosity and i am very interested to learn. Thank you sir/mam.

By Prakash G

Apr 23, 2020

Good explainations from authors and really looking forward to experience the upcoming courses.

By Eliza J S d F

Apr 21, 2020

this course is really great. All videos and reading materials are of great help. thanks a lot.

By NITESH V G

Apr 14, 2020

Excellent. I was not aware about what is data science. Now my concepts are getting more clear.

By Laken B

Apr 3, 2020

IBM offers the BEST online courses! Keeps you motivated and the videos are very informational.

By Paolo Z

Feb 18, 2020

An excellent overview of the basics of data science, its components and importance in society.

By PEDRO L S S

Feb 5, 2020

Um curso instrodutorio que permite uma excelente visao para a formacao de cientistas de dados.

By Raúl A

Jan 13, 2020

Very good introduction to Data Science. They did a very good job explaining each aspect of it.

By Omkar J N

Dec 10, 2019

Amazing!! Loved the course.Good course for someone who want to get an idea about Data Science.

By Duke

Dec 8, 2019

Nothing to say, good explain for data science, but use too much time, I think blog is better.

By Alexandre d C P

Nov 23, 2019

It was a good start to understand what is data science. I eager to learn more about that. Tks.

By Mohammed M

Sep 27, 2019

this course help you know the basics of Data science it's very helpful thanks IBM and Coursera

By Yeshwant K

Sep 24, 2019

I loved the course as it gave me a complete outlook of what is data science?

And how to use it.

By ZHANSAYA Z

Sep 10, 2019

I think it is an excellent introductory information about the field and scope of data science.

By Muhammad S H

Apr 6, 2019

This course does its job excellently to introducing data science to beginners in data science.

By Pavel A

Jan 8, 2019

Lots of information about DS. Useful infromation. And very good course for absolute beginners.

By Chandan J

Nov 22, 2018

This course enables new learners on the concept of Data Science. Great one to start with :) !!

By 陈月光

Jun 16, 2025

The course design is very useful for learning and help improve the knowledge of Data Science.

By Juan J

Feb 14, 2025

Es un curso ideal para la iniciación de cualquier persona en el mundo de la ciencia de datos.

By Endra S

Oct 15, 2024

This course is so helpful especially since I am interested in a career field of Data Analysis

By Aaron R

Oct 14, 2024

A bit too general information this cuorse but maybe that is teh beginning of the coure serie.

By Chen H

Jul 12, 2024

Comprehensive overview of what data science really covers (not just a snapshot at one angle).