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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

LL

Dec 25, 2015

Highly Enlightening for those who just beginning to learn data science,The courses are very detailed and well organized,All the aspects of the data science are introduced in intriguing mannerThank you

SJ

Sep 10, 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.

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By OMOLADE P E

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Sep 20, 2022

Interesting course. The instructors made it easy to understand

By weiying z

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Mar 22, 2020

very informational. Materials are well organized and presented.

By Jonathan A M Z

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May 26, 2018

Great course for those who want to start on Data Science field.

By V. H

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Mar 8, 2017

Great course. Easy on the mind and not too taxing with details.

By Nurulainy M N

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Jul 29, 2020

Thank you, it was an awesome experience and GREAT knowledge...

By Qi F

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Oct 16, 2018

This course offers a good introductory material for beginners.

By Ozzy V

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Aug 25, 2018

Very great introduction to Data Science. I want to learn more

By Pien P

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Aug 13, 2018

Nice content and ease to understand for no foundation beginner

By Natalia A

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Apr 23, 2017

Great Introduction to the fundamental concepts of Data Science

By Peter J L

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Jul 15, 2016

Highly recommended - efficient way to crash into Data Science.

By Ranjeet S M

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Jun 7, 2020

It is a good start to understand the concept of data science.

By LOONG F T

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Jun 10, 2019

Great intro. Instructors were easy to follow and compelling.

By Mukul D

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May 29, 2018

Would have liked it to be a bit more detailed (more examples)

By Alberto D E

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May 14, 2018

An effective course to get a fast background in Data Science.

By James S

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Mar 26, 2018

Good introduction to simple terminology and basic application

By Wira M

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Oct 10, 2017

Good as a start points, the instructor team is very inspiring

By Anupama B M

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Oct 13, 2016

A great way to enter the field of Data Science theoretically.

By Chintan K

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Aug 7, 2020

Its an adventure to Data Science World in a blink of an eye.

By Paulo B S

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Jul 3, 2019

Wonderful crash course in DS. Congratulations to the authors

By EG

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Aug 27, 2018

Great content, just right to start the data science journey.

By Abdul W

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Nov 19, 2017

Thank you very much Instructors for introducing this course.

By Som D M

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Mar 1, 2017

Very Good course for understanding the Data science elements

By Eduardo A C

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Jul 29, 2016

Great course! thank you very much this was very insightfull!

By Anjali R

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May 1, 2016

Excellent. Help me review stuff that i had learnt years ago.

By Shepherd M

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Nov 27, 2020

a very interesting course.This is a core part of the future