Data Science Foundations Specialization. This course teaches you the fundamentals of data science and opens up new career and educational opportunities. In today’s data-driven world, the demand for data science professionals is growing rapidly. This course provides you with the foundational knowledge and skills you need to enter the field. You’ll learn key concepts in data science, statistics, programming, computational thinking, machine learning, and more. You’ll also gain hands-on experience using IBM data science tools to help you succeed in job interviews.
Half of the course is delivered by Goldsmiths, University of London, giving you a strong academic foundation. The other half is designed by IBM, providing real-world professional insights alongside practical projects and a final project for your CV.
What you will learn
- Basic knowledge and practical understanding of data science
- Basic practical skills in Python, R, SQL, and tools like GitHub and Jupyter Notebooks, including their essential features and applications in data science
- Basic data science processes, including data collection, building simple models, and algorithm concepts using flowcharts and pseudocode
- Basic data analysis with Python, using libraries like Pandas and Numpy, creating simple dashboards, and working with clustering algorithms
This course is suitable for people who:
- Are looking for a strong, practical understanding of data science
- They want to create new career and educational opportunities for themselves.
- Are interested in learning practical and applied skills in data science
- Want to work with IBM data science tools
- Are looking for a strong academic foundation in data science