IBM · on Coursera
Twelve courses from Python and SQL basics through data visualization, machine learning, and a capstone, with no prerequisites. Suited to career changers who want an employer-recognized, end-to-end data science credential.
Beginners building toward ML. This is a beginner-level course in Data Science & Math for AI, running about 4 months at 10 hrs/week (12 courses, ~178 hours).
Free to audit · $49/mo Coursera subscription for certificate. Included with Coursera Plus; financial aid available. Seen 2026-11-01.
Rafael Irizarry's nine-course sequence teaches R, probability, inference, regression, machine learning, and productivity tools, ending in a capstone. For learners who prefer a statistics-first, university-branded path into data science.
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