Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals
Welcome to our Data Science Course for beginners, designed to empower beginners with the essential skills to excel in today's data-driven world.
Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals is a beginner-level online course from Scaler in Data Science. It is structured in 7 stated learning outcomes, over 8h 45m. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion.
Part of our Data Science courses collection, where we compare it against 24 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Scaler |
| Duration | 8h 45m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- No prior programming experience required
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Scaler course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 25 August 2026.
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| Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals This | Scaler | 0.0★ | Free | 8h 45m | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
Is Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals free?
Yes. Scaler lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals come with a certificate?
Yes — Scaler lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals take?
Scaler lists it at 8h 45m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Data Science Course - Mastering the Fundamentals suitable for beginners?
Yes. Scaler lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.