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Data Science Explained

In this introductory course, you'll learn what data science is, why it’s essential for your business, and how to build a data-driven culture in your organization.

Beginner
26m

Created by Matthew Renze

Last Updated Dec 08, 2025

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Data Science Explained

In this introductory course, you'll learn what data science is, why it’s essential for your business, and how to build a data-driven culture in your organization.

Beginner
26m

Created by Matthew Renze

Last Updated Dec 08, 2025

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Data science is revolutionizing the world around us. It’s transforming how we make decisions, create products, and automate workflows. Yet, many IT professionals lack the skills necessary to leverage the power of data science in their organizations. In this course, Data Science Explained, you’ll gain the foundational understanding needed to put data science into practice in your organization. First, you’ll explore what data science is, how it works, and why it's important. Next, you’ll examine the key roles, skills, tools, and practices that make up an effective data science team. Finally, you’ll learn how to cultivate a culture of data science in your organization. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your data science journey.

Data Science Explained
Beginner
26m
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Matthew Renze - Pluralsight course - Data Science Explained
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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