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15 Best Data Science Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Data Science courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $299.00. 6 come from a named university or institution, including IBM, Harvard University and Duke University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$19.99 – $299.00
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "data science" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $299.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Introduction to Data Science

    Offered by IBM

    Interested in learning more about data science, but don’t know where to start? This 4-course Specialization from IBM will provide you with the key foundational skills any data scientist needs to prepare you for a career...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    The Data Science Course: From Beginner to Advanced

    This course takes you on a thorough journey through data science, starting from the basics and progressing to advanced topics. What makes it unique is its focus on the underlying mathematics and practical applications, e...

    $39.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    This specialization introduces learners to essential data science techniques, including time series analysis, statistical learning, and data preparation. Learners will develop foundational skills in data exploration, cle...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Data Science with Python

    Offered by Harvard University

    Learn the concepts and techniques that make up the foundation of data science and machine learning.

    $299.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Offered by Duke University

    This course provides a foundational understanding of machine learning models (logistic regression, multilayer perceptrons, convolutional neural networks, natural language processing, etc.) and demonstrates how they can s...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Big Data

    Offered by University of California San Diego

    Interested in increasing your knowledge of the Big Data landscape? This course is for those new to data science and interested in understanding why the Big Data Era has come to be. It is for those who want to become conv...

    $59.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

    Offered by IBM

    Machine learning skills are becoming more and more essential in the modern job market. In 2019, Machine Learning Engineer was ranked as the #1 job in the United States, based on the incredible 344% growth of job openings...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Offered by Howard University

    This course is the first of a series that is designed for beginners who want to learn how to apply basic data science concepts to real-world problems. You might be a student who is considering pursuing a career in data s...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Offered by University of California San Diego

    Discrete Mathematics is the language of Computer Science. One needs to be fluent in it to work in many fields including data science, machine learning, and software engineering (it is not a coincidence that math puzzles...

    $79.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Offered by Rice University

    Developed by Rice University's world-class Computer Science & Data Science faculty, this specialization is intended for beginners who would like to master essential programming skills. Through four courses, you will cove...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Learn Pyhton Full Course for Beginners in TELUGU

    Python ప్రోగ్రామింగ్ కోర్సు పరిచయంప్రపంచంలో అత్యంత ప్రజాదరణ పొందిన మరియు బహుముఖంగా ఉపయోగించే ప్రోగ్రామింగ్ భాష అయిన Python శక్తిని అన్వేషించండి.మీరు కొత్తవారైనా, లేదా మీ నైపుణ్యాలను మెరుగుపరుచుకోవాలనుకున్నవారైనా, ఈ కోర్...

    $19.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Python for Machine Learning (In Indonesian)

    Phyton bisa dibilang merupakan bahasa pemrograman utama dengan tingkat perkembangan yang pesat. Phyton bisa berkembang pesat dan cepat karena memiliki bahasa pemrograman yang cenderung 'ramah' dibanding lain nya. Dengan...

    $24.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate

    Complete Python Programming 2020: Beginner to Advanced

    Above and Beyond of Python Programming..!If you are a beginner but you want to be advanced in Python, and if you want to develop your skills and become master of it to do Machine Learning, Data Science or Artificial Inte...

    $199.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Machine Learning: from Zero to Hero: (1) Introduction to ML

    Machine Learning: From Zero to Hero is a series of courses designed for anyone looking to start a career as an ML engineer, DL Engineer, data scientist, or AI engineer.This series approaches Machine Learning from two mai...

    $39.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Bootcamp

    The Complete Machine Learning Bootcamp for Beginners 2025

    The Machine Learning Bootcamp for Complete Beginners 2025 is the fastest way to start your journey into Python programming, data science, and machine learning—no prior experience required.We’ll start from the very basics...

    $199.99
    listed price

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