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!

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.

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By nitish k

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Jul 23, 2019

Great Experience!

By Dhanashri P

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Jul 1, 2019

Its a good course

By Md A A

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Jun 13, 2019

very well taught.

By Rohan P

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Jun 5, 2019

Excellent course.

By SHIVANGI J

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May 20, 2019

I am enjoying it.

By Tina T

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May 15, 2019

Great intro class

By E P E

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Apr 12, 2019

Very informative.

By karthik

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Mar 26, 2019

Good experience !

By Karnetria B B

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Mar 21, 2019

VEry informative!

By Mike

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Jan 15, 2019

Very good course!

By Daniel D

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Jan 11, 2019

Great foundation!

By Glauber S

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Nov 7, 2018

good informations

By Manohar N

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Oct 8, 2018

Excellent Content

By Prateek A

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Sep 11, 2018

Very Good Insight

By Courtney B

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Sep 10, 2018

Very informative!

By Divvya T

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Aug 21, 2018

superb course !!!

By Shlok S L

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Oct 25, 2025

Very informative

By Mohammed H A

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Aug 26, 2025

excellent course

By Krishn k B

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Aug 17, 2025

excellent course

By OMAR D H M

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Aug 3, 2025

excelente curso.

By Navneet K U

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Jul 18, 2025

Wonderful course

By Maria R V M

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Jul 13, 2025

SE HACE ENTENDER

By KHADIJA R

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Jul 10, 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