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PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026)
PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Python. It is structured in 14 modules with 7 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 17.3K ratings on Udemy, with 109.6K enrolled.
Part of our Python courses collection, where we compare it against 51 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (17.3K reviews) |
| Learners | 109.6K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
14 modulesThe 14-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Understanding Big Data and Distributed Data Processing
Module 2 · Introduction to Apache Spark
Module 3 · Getting Started with Spark Programming
Module 4 · Spark Data Types and Schema
Module 5 · Dataframe Transformations
Module 6 · Working with different data types
Module 7 · Joins in Spark Dataframe
Module 8 · Aggregations in Spark Dataframe
Module 9 · UDF and Unit Testing
Module 10 · Spark On Your Laptop IDE
Module 11 · Spark Execution Model - Old Videos
Module 12 · Spark Programming Model and Developer Experience - Old Videos
Module 13 · Capstone Project
Module 14 · Keep Learning
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 17.3K learners on Udemy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
Is PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) free?
Yes. Udemy 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 PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) cover?
It is organised into 14 modules, starting with Understanding Big Data and Distributed Data Processing and going on to Introduction to Apache Spark, Getting Started with Spark Programming, Spark Data Types and Schema, Dataframe Transformations, among others. The full outline is on this page.