Tools for Data Science
Tools for Data Science is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Data Science. It is structured in 6 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 16h 16m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 30.4K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Data Science courses collection, where we compare it against 15 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 16h 16m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (30.4K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Anyone can complete this course in a self-paced manner without any prior programming or Data Science experience. 
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 16h 16m.
Module 1 · Overview of Data Science Tools
Module 2 · Languages of Data Science
Module 3 · Packages, APIs, Data Sets, and Models
Module 4 · Jupyter Notebooks and JupyterLab
Module 5 · RStudio & GitHub
Module 6 · Final Project and Submission
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 30.4K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 25 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
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| Tools for Data Science This |
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4.5★ | Check price | 16h 16m | Quickest to finish (16h 16m) |
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4.8★ | ₹3,999 | 6 months | Highest rated (4.8★ from 181.6K reviews) |
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Common questions
How much does Tools for Data Science cost?
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Does Tools for Data Science 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 Tools for Data Science take?
Coursera lists it at 16h 16m. 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 Tools for Data Science suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Tools for Data Science cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with Overview of Data Science Tools and going on to Languages of Data Science, Packages, APIs, Data Sets, and Models, Jupyter Notebooks and JupyterLab, RStudio & GitHub, among others. The full outline is on this page.