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

Mar 7, 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.

Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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By prathapani s

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Oct 15, 2019

by this course i have learnt many things and gained much knowledge

By Prajakta M

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Sep 15, 2019

An excellent theoretical course for the beginners in Data Science.

By Bibek G

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Aug 5, 2019

Great Course,Good for the ones taking first step to data Science:)

By Vabhave R V

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Jun 26, 2019

Very informative and good kickstart to a new world of Data Science

By BALANAGARAJAN M

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Jun 10, 2019

Lectures by the experts gave me a deep insight about Data Science.

By Pranesh G

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Jun 5, 2019

this course gave a good introduction to the field of data science.

By Rakshit S K

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Mar 31, 2019

A very fascinating course which makes you want to learn even more.

By Khadija S

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Oct 18, 2018

Very good, basic knowledge about data science. Highly recommended.

By Devin E

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Aug 4, 2025

its very useful for people that wanna start in data science world

By Srivarshini S

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Aug 1, 2025

Best course for beginners who wanted to know about data science..

By Verite M

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Apr 30, 2025

structured course. it helped me understand the course in easy way

By M. D A F

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Jul 29, 2024

Ha sido muy útil e interesante. Recomiendo altamente estos cursos

By ANY M

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Feb 29, 2024

Me encantó este curso por lo dinámico y didáctico del aprendizaje

By Hutchson K

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Jul 27, 2023

This is an amazing introductory course to data science. Thank you

By Shurahbeel S

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Mar 22, 2023

An excellent course to learn the basics and intro of data science

By Cid R A E

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Mar 14, 2023

BUEN CURSO PARA EMPEZAR CON ELEMENTOS BASICOS DE CIENCIA DE DATOS

By Diego N

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Dec 8, 2022

Estoy mas que feliz con el curso. Es lo que esperaba y mucho mas.

By ROGERIO D S G J

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Nov 3, 2022

Excelente, tão bom quanto a IBM.

Muito obrigado pela oportunidade.

By Dilla E

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Oct 15, 2022

This course is great. Thankyou for the complete and clear course

By Ariel M

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Sep 19, 2022

A very good primer to the bases and foundations of Data Science.

By Menna A

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May 19, 2022

thank you for motivating me to start my career in Data Science :)

By Deleted A

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Apr 27, 2022

Very good and detailed introduction courses to Data Science world

By Chris B

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Mar 23, 2022

Very excited to get a high qulity course from a leading provider.

By Zachary C

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Jan 24, 2022

Good introductory course, help me set expectations moving foward.