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Data Science: The Big Picture

Data science is the practice of transforming raw data into actionable insight. This course will teach you about the tools, technologies, and trends driving the data science revolution.

Beginner
1h 8m
(1112)

Created by Matthew Renze

Last Updated Dec 01, 2022

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Data Science: The Big Picture

Data science is the practice of transforming raw data into actionable insight. This course will teach you about the tools, technologies, and trends driving the data science revolution.

Beginner
1h 8m
(1112)

Created by Matthew Renze

Last Updated Dec 01, 2022

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These skills are commanding significantly higher salaries as data science is revolutionizing the world around us. However, most developers and IT professionals have not yet learned this valuable set of skills. In this course, Data Science: The Big Picture, you'll be provided with a high-level understanding of what data science is, why it's important, and where these trends appear to be going. First, you'll discover key data science trends like data analytics. Next, you'll explore the Internet of Things and Big Data. Finally, you'll learn about machine learning. By the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding of data science and the tools, technologies, and trends driving the data science revolution.

Data Science: The Big Picture
Beginner
1h 8m
(1112)
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Matthew Renze - Pluralsight course - Data Science: The Big Picture
Matthew Renze
12 courses 4.7 author rating 6429 ratings

Matthew Renze is an AI researcher, consultant, and author. As the founder of Renze Consulting, he has trained over 500,000 software developers and IT professionals. As the president of the Renze AI Research Institute, he researches cognitive architectures for agentic AI systems. Matthew has a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University. He is a Microsoft MVP in AI, a Microsoft Regional Director, and an author for Pluralsight. You can learn more at https://matthewrenze.com/

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