Data Science and AI Principles - May 2026

What is data science, and how can it help you make sense of the data, tools, and AI systems available today?

Data science is at the core of any growing modern business, from health care to government to advertising and more. It also underpins today’s most powerful AI technologies, including machine learning models and large language models (LLMs). Insights gathered from data collection and analysis practices have the potential to increase the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of work output in both professional and personal situations.

Data Science and AI Principles makes the foundational topics in data science and AI approachable and relevant by using real-world examples that prompt you to think critically about applying these understandings to your workplace. You’ll explore how data science provides the building blocks for AI, machine learning, and LLMs, and learn how organizations can use these tools to transform products, services, and decision-making.