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

Sep 10, 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.

Aug 21, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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By Prateek A

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Sep 10, 2018

Very Good Insight

By Courtney B

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Sep 9, 2018

Very informative!

By Divvya T

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Aug 20, 2018

superb course !!!

By Navneet K U

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Jul 18, 2025

Wonderful course

By Maria R V M

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Jul 12, 2025

SE HACE ENTENDER

By KHADIJA R

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Jul 9, 2025

excellent course

By Malik M

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May 22, 2025

great experience

By hari P

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Feb 27, 2025

Excellent course

By AGUSTIN P

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Feb 10, 2025

Amazing course..

By Alejandro R

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Jan 17, 2025

Excellent course

By Simo Y

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Jan 13, 2025

Excellent course

By José M

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Dec 29, 2024

It really worth!

By S.N. K

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Dec 13, 2024

excellent course

By Sreelakshmi C

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Dec 12, 2024

very good course

By Jonathan R V R

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Nov 1, 2024

Excellent course

By Faran A S

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Oct 27, 2024

Very informative

By Dalton A

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Oct 16, 2024

Great and Useful

By Luis E G U

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Sep 26, 2024

Excelente inicio

By Udonu C

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Sep 3, 2024

Excellent Course

By Juan P P D

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Aug 31, 2024

gracias por todo

By Edgar G

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Aug 30, 2024

Excellent course

By 831_SOHAM P

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Aug 24, 2024

Wonderful Course

By Yeduri V M P

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Jul 10, 2024

Excellent course

By NAGRALE R

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Jun 18, 2024

very informative

By Sipho-EsinguMangaliso M

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Apr 24, 2024

very insightful.