A Crash Course in Data Science
By now you have definitely heard about data science and big data. In this one-week class, we will provide a crash course in what these terms mean and how they play a role in successful organizations. This class is for anyone who wants to learn what all the data science action is about, including those who will eventually need to manage data scientists. The goal is to get you up to speed as quickly as possible on data science without all the fluff. We’ve designed this course to be as convenient as possible without sacrificing any of the essentials.
What you will learn
A Crash Course in Data Science
This one-module course constitutes the first “week” of the Executive Data Science Specialization. This is an intensive introduction to what you need to know about data science itself. You’ll learn important terminology and how successful organizations use data science.
by AN –
This course is a really good starting point for people new to the field of data science. I come from a data warehousing and historical analysis background and I found this course useful.
by SK –
This course introduced me to the concepts of Data Science and the key words mainly. Some lecturers spoke very fast, and I had listen to them two or three times to keep up with their pace of speaking.
by YM –
Great to do if, you want to dive into data science or machine learning. It is a must do, if you have no idea of the rationale behind statistics and data science as well as the need for it.
by JM –
It is a very good course even if you are familiar with some aspects of data science work. If I have to make a suggestion, I would remark the importance of design skills during a data product,