Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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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

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.

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

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By Wanji

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Dec 10, 2018

It gives a very first impression about what data science is and what a data scientist does.

By Indrajit G

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Oct 11, 2018

Awesome learning !!! Thanks Coursera... Will definitely suggest the same to my colleagues..

By Nitin G

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Oct 4, 2018

Excellent course, designed for beginners who are willing to get their hands dirty and code!

By Joshua K

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Sep 17, 2018

Great overview of what a data scientist does and how the great world of data science works!

By Yibing S

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Sep 6, 2018

This course is great. I hope more contents can be made on introducing what data science is.

By Harshita S

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Jul 8, 2025

great experience as a completebeginnerr with zero guidance, thecoursee became a north star

By VIVEKA N S

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Jul 25, 2024

One of the best courses . From this course you will learn all fundamentals of Data Science

By Anselmo d N C

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Jun 9, 2024

Excelente curso, excelente profissionais envolvidos, excelente professores. Muito Grato!!!

By 2303C 5

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Dec 12, 2023

This course is very concise and upto the point, got very good knowledge about Data Science

By Sheila J

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Sep 23, 2023

Awesome course. I've been out of school for 30 years. This program made me feel at ease.

By Kgahliso M

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Jun 17, 2023

Best way to get started, an introduction to data science at best. I loved the instructors.

By Deleted A

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Oct 1, 2022

This is unbelievable. The course work and the method of delivering lectures is too good!

By Jani T

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Apr 23, 2022

I did like this course for entring to data science, made me more intrested of the subject.

By Caleb I Y G

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Jan 22, 2022

Great introduction to people that aren't in this sector, the concepts are explained well.

By Marchellino G

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Dec 21, 2021

Great introduction to the field of data science and defining our roles as data scientists.

By Tatenda M

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Dec 18, 2021

This was a great start ! My data science journey has started. Made me understand so easily

By RAHUL R

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Apr 19, 2021

Excellent introduction, this course is very important before getting deep in data science.

By Victoria E

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Jan 2, 2021

This course was extremely good for my understand the world and show me new ways to career.

By Hamza M

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Dec 19, 2020

Excellent Course if you are Complete Beginner and wanted to step into Data Science Career.

By Jovanny U

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Sep 3, 2020

Excelente introducción a la Ciencia de Datos, muy completo y claro en todos sus conceptos.

By Ramesh B

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Aug 1, 2020

Eye-opening course for Data Science. Finally, I'm able to understand what is Data Science.

By Ayush M

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Jul 26, 2020

This course was really impressive and inspiring. gives a brief insight about data science.

By JAKSON F M V

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Jun 29, 2020

Its an excellent take on the basic understanding of data science. the best starting point.

By Luiz F T d S

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Jun 27, 2020

It provides a very good introduction on what Data Science is and what a Data Scientist do!