Introduction to Big Data with PySpark
See how big data is used across different industries and learn how to work with big data using PySpark!
Introduction to Big Data with PySpark is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in Big Data. It is structured in 4 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 4h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 319 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Big Data courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 4h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.4★ (319 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 4h.
Module 1 · Introduction to Big Data
Module 2 · Spark RDDs with PySpark
Module 3 · Spark DataFrames with PySpark SQL
Module 4 · Putting it all together
What learners rate it
Rated 4.4/5 by 319 learners on Codecademy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
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| Introduction to Big Data with PySpark This | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 4h | Quickest to finish (4h) |
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4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
Common questions
Is Introduction to Big Data with PySpark free?
Yes. Codecademy 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 Introduction to Big Data with PySpark come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Big Data with PySpark take?
Codecademy lists it at 4h. 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 Introduction to Big Data with PySpark suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Big Data with PySpark cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Big Data and going on to Spark RDDs with PySpark, Spark DataFrames with PySpark SQL, Putting it all together. The full outline is on this page.