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

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!

Feb 22, 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.

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By Olli

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Mar 12, 2019

Learnt about what data science is and why its so exciting

By Taye J

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Dec 18, 2018

Great introductory course into the World of Data Science!

By Wuldan E

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Dec 13, 2018

Easy and Useful class as an introduction to data science.

By David K

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Dec 5, 2018

Great starting point on a data science information quest.

By Syed U M S

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Oct 9, 2018

Brief introduction covering every aspect of data science.

By vikas m

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Sep 11, 2018

very good course to start your journey as data scientist.

By Maria

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Sep 4, 2018

It has opened a door to a fantastic and booming new world

By Luis H R R

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Aug 27, 2018

Muy buen curso para aprender fundamentos de Data Science.

By Jhonatan G

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Apr 29, 2025

Es perfecto! La información es lo más digerible posible!

By Carmen M P M

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Apr 11, 2025

me encanto, aprendi tanto y estuve practicando y creando

By Kristoffer L

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Feb 26, 2025

This course is a wonderful introduction to Data Science.

By Arturo F G

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Nov 7, 2024

Muy buena y ligera introducción a lo que es Data Science

By Bharath K K

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Aug 20, 2024

Nicesly structured course for beginners in data science!

By Rodrigo C

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Jul 21, 2024

Muy interesante para comenzar a adentrarse en este campo

By David K

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May 2, 2024

A thorough introduction to database types and use cases.

By CYNTHIA G W

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Feb 1, 2024

The course was very nice and easy concepts to understand

By Clarence L

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Jan 23, 2024

It depends on the course at community that we're working

By Anwar K

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Jan 19, 2024

I have benefited from this course , thank you very much!

By Muhammad E N A A

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Sep 8, 2023

This is the first step for me to achieve the best future

By Noah H

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Sep 1, 2023

Great overview of the material we're about to delve into

By Irfan P

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Aug 23, 2023

Good Start to understanding what Data science really is?

By Andres S O

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May 19, 2023

Excelente curso para introducirse en la ciencia de datos

By john j c

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Apr 25, 2023

A great learning path and career confident certification

By Aparna R

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Apr 8, 2023

It's an awesome course... It was really worth taking up.

By Zainul H

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Mar 18, 2023

OSM design this course I easily learn any typical words.