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Learner Reviews & Feedback for A Crash Course in Data Science by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

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. This is a focused course designed to rapidly get you up to speed on the field of data science. Our goal was to make this as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content. We've left the technical information aside so that you can focus on managing your team and moving it forward. After completing this course you will know. 1. How to describe the role data science plays in various contexts 2. How statistics, machine learning, and software engineering play a role in data science 3. How to describe the structure of a data science project 4. Know the key terms and tools used by data scientists 5. How to identify a successful and an unsuccessful data science project 3. The role of a data science manager Course cover image by r2hox. Creative Commons BY-SA: https://flic.kr/p/gdMuhT...
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Basic course

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Well taught

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Top reviews

SJ

Sep 9, 2017

This is a great starter course for data science. My learning assessment is usually how well I can teach it to someone else. I know I have a better understanding now, than I did when I started.

MD

Aug 27, 2016

Is really hard to summarize the potential of Data Science and being clear, but I think that the instructors have done their best, so that we can achieve the most from the Course.

Great Job!

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By Aedrian A

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Jan 13, 2021

This short course is a great primer to both data science and the Coursera Specialization to which it belongs.

By Ajay S

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Sep 9, 2020

Really enjoyed. A basic course to know what and how the data scientist actually do. How this work in and out.

By Paul F

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Dec 20, 2017

Good intro to the type of questions to ask in data science projects and great example of success and failure.

By Vinutha A

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Feb 26, 2017

This course is very helpful for someone to know and understand what data science is in Small amount of time.

By Sara M S

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Jun 29, 2016

Great crash course with the fundamentals of Data Science. Excellent for having some ideas about the subject.

By Almut E

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Jan 6, 2024

Definitely a good overview and introduction to learning about data science. Helps to know where to go next.

By Asem A S

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Nov 15, 2020

Very Quick and Easy intro, just need to put the written lessons after the videos to watch and then revise.

By Deleted A

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May 10, 2019

Great course to learn the basics on data science!

Very well presented. I´m very motivated to learn more.

By Roman F

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Oct 29, 2016

Excellent, succinct and applicable insights on Data Science for the uninitiated and the experienced alike.

By Pedro J V P

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Nov 6, 2020

Muy buen curso, muy instructivo. Para principiantes que no queremos ir avanzando en Data science. Thanks.

By Vaughan W

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Jan 31, 2017

Great introduction. Clear, well-paced introduction. Recommended for busy executives looking for an intro.

By Iraj H

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Dec 27, 2015

I got all the basic information about what is data science and what a data scientist should do. Thank you

By William R ( E

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Jun 25, 2021

This course helped provide me with a better understanding of Data Science and various components within.

By Esteban S

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Oct 29, 2020

Muy bien armado y contenidos muy interesantes. Las evaluaciones son adecuadas en dificultad y extensión.

By Matt W

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Jan 30, 2017

A great high level introduction to what Data Science is and how it is used to answer business questions.

By Mathew W C

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Jan 26, 2017

Great material, good structure, right level of detail. Great for the executive overview specialization.

By Pratama A A

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Jul 6, 2020

if you want to know general information ,this course is suitable for you,presented in an insightful way

By Jonathan C

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Sep 23, 2019

Interesting Introduction Course on Data Science, it is a short course which gives you an interesting in

By Metin Y

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Dec 3, 2017

Great introduction. Especially the end: "yes it is data but without question, it is pointless" message.

By Juan F C V

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Jul 12, 2020

A great way to introduce to Data Science, everyone regardless of their background can take the course!

By Yang G

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Sep 10, 2017

Very nice crash course. I have learned a lot about data science. Now I can choose some further topics.

By Alberto N

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Sep 22, 2015

Very good overall introduction to data science (DS). I would go for the other 3 in the specialisation.

By Bala P

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May 5, 2022

First week course gives a proper introduction to Data Science. The course creators did a good content

By Elton K

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Dec 14, 2018

Interesting for a Non-Data Science Executive despite some minor spelling errors in video transcripts.

By Paul v K

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Oct 7, 2022

Very good introduction. It is not a walk in the park for nothing to follow through with the course.