Data Science Math Skills
Offered by Duke University. Data science courses contain math—no avoiding that!
Data Science Math Skills is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Data Science. It is structured in 4 modules, over 13h 20m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 13K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Data Science courses collection, where we compare it against 24 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 13h 20m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (13K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 13h 20m.
Module 1 · Building Blocks for Problem Solving
Module 2 · Functions and Graphs
Module 3 · Measuring Rates of Change
Module 4 · Introduction to Probability Theory
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 13K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Data Science Math Skills cost?
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Does Data Science Math Skills come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Data Science Math Skills take?
Coursera lists it at 13h 20m. 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 Math Skills suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Data Science Math Skills cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Building Blocks for Problem Solving and going on to Functions and Graphs, Measuring Rates of Change, Introduction to Probability Theory. The full outline is on this page.