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What is Data Science?

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After taking this course you will be able to answer this question, and get a thorough understanding of what is Data Science, what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Data Science

Enrollment Count

  • 253.12K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 7 Hours

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • March 17, 2026
About this Course
Do you want to know why Data Science has been labelled as the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course you will be able to answer this question, and get a thorough understanding of what is Data Science, what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. 

The art of uncovering the insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and they accurately predicted the flooding of the Nile river every year. Since then, people using data to derive insights and predict outcomes 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 Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks  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 the thriving field that is Data Science!