Overview
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 working in data science have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science.
What you will learn
By taking the What is Data Science? course offered by Coursera in partnership with IBM, you will:
Define data science and its importance in today’s data-driven world.
Describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science.
Describe the advice given by seasoned data science professionals to data scientists who are just starting out.
Explain why data science is considered the sexiest job in the 21st century.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Defining Data Science and What Data Scientists Do
- Data Science Topics
- Data Science in Business
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 603 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Beginner Level
- This self-paced course is suitable for everyone! No prior experience or degree required.
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 days.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.