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I really liked Data Science and Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions
I recently completed the DSML course offered by MIT through the Great Learning platform. Another data science course? Yes—but this one stands out for its practical applications, follow-up support, and high-quality materials. I’ve taken several data science courses on Coursera and other MOOC platforms, but this course was particularly well-structured and engaging. They advertise over 50 case studies. I haven’t counted them, but they are definitely there, using real datasets similar to those found on Kaggle. The hands-on exercises are delivered as Python notebooks with extensive inline documentation explaining both the what and the why. New chapters are released weekly, and you must complete them to earn a certificate. The course includes mandatory small-group sessions, which I found incredibly valuable. These sessions reinforce the material covered that week and encourage questions, ensuring a deeper understanding. The content consists of pre-recorded video clips and written course material, along with the case studies. The written material closely follows the videos, making it possible to study either way. Personally, I found it most effective to watch the videos first and then review the written content. After each video, there’s a short quiz to test comprehension. Most are quite easy, though some can be tricky. There are also mandatory quizzes and assignments that must be completed on time to earn certification. The course builds from the ground up, starting with statistics as a foundation. I particularly appreciated the theoretical aspects—I finally grasped some concepts that I should have fully understood during university. Make sure to set aside time on weekends—you’ll need it for studying and attending the mandatory sessions. Overall, I loved the course and highly recommend both the program and the platform! For transparency, this review is based on my genuine experience. I wasn’t incentivized to write it, but my program manager (Tisha) encouraged me to share feedback on Course Report, Career Karma, SwitchUp, or Trustpilot. I chose Trustpilot because it felt the least aggressive in onboarding. Fingers crossed I don’t get spammed afterward!