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25 Best Spark Courses Online

We compared 25 Spark courses currently listed on Udemy, Coursera and edX, priced from $19.99 to $449.00. 24 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 7 come from a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, O.P. Jindal Global University and University of Pittsburgh. 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
25
Price range
$19.99 – $449.00
Providers
Udemy, Coursera, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, edX, matched to "spark" 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 $449.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Databricks Apache Spark 3.0 Dev Certification - Tests(Scala)

    The course consists of two practice tests of 50 questions. Note that the language being used is Scala. This course primarily prepares you for the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 certificatio...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark

    Master the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark Exam with Our Expertly Designed Preparation CourseWelcome to your comprehensive preparation course for the **Databricks Certified Associate Developer f...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    Databricks Certified Associate Developer -Spark 3.0

    Databricks Certified Associate Developer  Training course.The Databricks  certified associate developer for Apache Spark certification exam needs plenty of practice.This course hasPractice exercises on the go- A course l...

    $39.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate

    Cloudera Certified Associate CCA Spark and Hadoop Developer

    Are you preparing for the challenging CCA175 Spark and Hadoop Developer certification exam? This intensive practice test course is specifically designed to give you the edge you need to pass on your first attempt. With f...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate

    Pyspark Foundation for Data Engineering | Beginners

    This course will prepare you for a real world Data Engineer role (basics)!Learn to code PySpark like a real world developer. Here our major focus will be on Practical applications of PySpark and bridge the gap between ac...

    $19.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    PYSPARK End to End Developer Course (Spark with Python)

    Introduction to Spark.HDFS CommandsPython Course.Why Spark was developed.What is Spark and its features.Spark Main Components.Introduction to Spark.HDFS CommandsIntroduction to SparkSessionRDD FundamentalsWhat is RDDRDD...

    $24.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    From 0 to 1 : Spark for Data Science with Python

    Taught by a 4 person team including 2 Stanford-educated, ex-Googlers  and 2 ex-Flipkart Lead Analysts. This team has decades of practical experience in working with Java and with billions of rows of data.  Get your data...

    $99.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Data Engineering Vol2 AWS : Data Processing - Spark & Kafka

    This is Volume 2 of Data Engineering course. In this course I will talk about Open Source Data Processing technologies -  Spark and Kafka, which are the most used and most popular data processing frameworks for Batc...

    $79.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera Certificate

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Offered by Packt

    This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress throug...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Offered by Pearson

    This course is for those who want to become data engineers or analysts. It covers the key skills needed to manage, process, and analyze large datasets using common industry tools. You will learn how to import data into H...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Offered by IBM

    Big Data Engineers and professionals with NoSQL skills are highly sought after in the data management industry. This Specialization is designed for those seeking to develop fundamental skills for working with Big Data, A...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera Certificate

    Real-Time, Real Fast: Kafka & Spark for Data Engineers

    Offered by Coursera

    Learn the complete lifecycle of real-time data engineering with Apache Kafka and Spark through hands-on projects that mirror production challenges at companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, and Uber. This comprehensive special...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Offered by Pearson

    Gain practical, hands-on experience installing and running Hadoop and Spark on your own desktop or laptop, and progress to managing real-world cluster deployments. Through engaging lessons and interactive examples, you’l...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Big Data Computing with Spark

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learn the theory and gain hands-on experience of big data systems, using Spark as the exemplary platform.

    $379.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Offered by Coursera

    Master the complete data engineering pipeline from ingestion to analytics. Learn to build scalable data systems using Apache Kafka, Spark, and cloud platforms while integrating cutting-edge generative AI technologies. Ap...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs

    Gain the skills for building efficient and scalable data pipelines. Explore essential data engineering platforms (Hadoop, Spark, and Snowflake) and learn how to optimize them using Python, PySpark, and MLflow.

    $449.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Big Data, Hadoop, and Spark Basics

    Offered by IBM

    This course provides foundational big data practitioner knowledge and analytical skills using popular big data tools, including Hadoop and Spark. Learn and practice your big data skills hands-on.

    $99.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep

    CCA175 Spark & Hadoop Developer Exam Practice Sets

    Note: This course is personally designed from my own experience and has no affiliation with any person or organization. This practice course and its videos, documents and other associated content has been produced by mys...

    $39.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Big Data Analytics

    Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ready to turn massive, complex datasets into actionable business insights? This advanced Big Data Analytics course is designed for learners with basic SQL, Python programming, and experience using predictive tools who wa...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Offered by University of Pittsburgh

    This specialization equips learners with the essential skills to design, implement, and manage scalable data solutions using modern cloud technologies. Through three comprehensive courses, you’ll progress from foundation...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    The specialization "Big Data Processing Using Hadoop" is intended for post-graduate students seeking to develop advanced skills in big data processing and management using the Hadoop ecosystem. Through four detailed cour...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Offered by University of Washington

    Data analysis has replaced data acquisition as the bottleneck to evidence-based decision making --- we are drowning in it. Extracting knowledge from large, heterogeneous, and noisy datasets requires not only powerful com...

    $79.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Offered by University of California San Diego

    This course is for novice programmers or business people who would like to understand the core tools used to wrangle and analyze big data. With no prior experience, you will have the opportunity to walk through hands-on...

    $79.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Offered by Duke University

    Learn how to use data engineering to leverage big data for business strategy, data analysis, or machine learning and AI. By completing this course series, you'll empower yourself with the knowledge and proficiency requir...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Spark Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Databricks Apache Spark 3.0 Dev Certification - Tests(Scala) Udemy $19.99 View →
2 Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark Udemy $19.99 View →
3 Databricks Certified Associate Developer -Spark 3.0 Udemy $39.99 View →
4 Cloudera Certified Associate CCA Spark and Hadoop Developer Udemy $19.99 View →
5 Pyspark Foundation for Data Engineering | Beginners Udemy $19.99 View →
6 PYSPARK End to End Developer Course (Spark with Python) Udemy $24.99 View →
7 From 0 to 1 : Spark for Data Science with Python Udemy $99.99 View →
8 Data Engineering Vol2 AWS : Data Processing - Spark & Kafka Udemy $79.99 View →
9 Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
10 Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 3 Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →
11 NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
12 Real-Time, Real Fast: Kafka & Spark for Data Engineers Coursera Coursera $49.00 View →
13 Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3! Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
14 Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →
15 Big Data Computing with Spark edX The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $379.00 View →
16 Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI Coursera Coursera $49.00 View →
17 Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering edX Pragmatic AI Labs $449.00 View →
18 Big Data, Hadoop, and Spark Basics edX IBM $99.00 View →
19 CCA175 Spark & Hadoop Developer Exam Practice Sets Udemy $39.99 View →
20 Big Data Analytics Coursera O.P. Jindal Global University $49.00 View →
21 Cloud Computing for Data Science Coursera University of Pittsburgh $49.00 View →
22 Big Data Processing Using Hadoop Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
23 Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms Coursera University of Washington $79.00 View →
24 Hadoop Platform and Application Framework Coursera University of California San Diego $79.00 View →
25 Applied Python Data Engineering Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →

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