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 pramit m

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Sep 1, 2019

Awesome course..will give 10/10

By Faiza A

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Aug 11, 2019

informative course for beginner

By Narendra Y

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Jun 29, 2019

Best for starting data Science.

By Mangalam K

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Jun 20, 2019

Very Informative to get started

By Reem M A A

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Jun 18, 2019

it's good for basic information

By shubhankhi P

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May 3, 2019

Its the basic introductory part

By Ejas S

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Mar 18, 2019

Brilliant Intro to Data Science

By Craig I

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Mar 7, 2019

Good introduction to the topic!

By Souvik N

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Mar 4, 2019

Great beginning in Data Science

By Muhammad H Z

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Feb 10, 2019

A perfect course for beginners.

By SURENDRA L

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Jan 6, 2019

Great course in a succinct way.

By Ramesh j

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Nov 2, 2018

very effective, short and sweet

By T T

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Oct 22, 2018

Great course! Very informative.

By Gideon R

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Oct 14, 2018

Good introduction to the field.

By Al B E

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Oct 24, 2025

good introduction and overview

By Muhammad A A

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Jul 8, 2025

very interesting for beginners

By Raviraj B M

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Jul 4, 2025

l learn a lot from this course

By Muhendo

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Jun 17, 2025

insightful and well structured

By Uri L

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Jan 23, 2025

Great structure of the course!

By Abigail

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Dec 9, 2024

make module 4 mandatory please

By Paul M

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Nov 2, 2024

A good course. Well presented.

By José A

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Aug 21, 2024

Ideal para un primer contacto.

By Daniel V P

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Jul 26, 2024

Inspiring, clear and complete!

By Faisal F R

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Jul 24, 2024

Great course for the beginners

By Dheeraj R

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Jul 13, 2024

It was very good and exciting.