What is Data Science?
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 11h 53m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (77.8K reviews) |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
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What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 77.8K learners on Coursera (checked 9 Aug 2026).
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