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Data Visualization with Python

Data Visualization with Python is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Data Visualization. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 18h 38m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 12.3K ratings on Coursera.

Part of our Data Visualization courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.

★★★★★4.5(12.3K reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider Coursera
Duration 18h 38m
Level Intermediate
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 4.5★ (12.3K reviews)
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What you’ll learn

Implement data visualization techniques and plots using Python libraries, such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Folium to tell a stimulating story
Create different types of charts and plots such as line, area, histograms, bar, pie, box, scatter, and bubble
Create advanced visualizations such as waffle charts, word clouds, regression plots, maps with markers, & choropleth maps
Generate interactive dashboards containing scatter, line, bar, bubble, pie, and sunburst charts using the Dash framework and Plotly library

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Intermediate level.
It assumes you already have the basics of the subject and want to go deeper, rather than starting from zero.
What the provider says you need first:
  • This course requires a working knowledge of the Python programming language and using Jupyter Notebooks. 
Time commitment: 18h 38m.
It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

Data AnalysisPlot (Graphics)DashboardSeabornScatter PlotsData PresentationMatplotlibDashboard CreationData Visualization SoftwarePlotlySpatial Data AnalysisPython Programming

What this course covers

5 modules

The 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 18h 38m.

Module 1 · Introduction to Data Visualization Tools
Module 2 · Basic and Specialized Visualization Tools
Module 3 · Advanced Visualizations and Geospatial Data
Module 4 · Creating Dashboards with Plotly and Dash
Module 5 · Final Project and Exam

What learners rate it

4.5
★★★★★
12.3K ratings

Rated 4.5/5 by 12.3K learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).

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Common questions

How much does Data Visualization with Python cost?

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Does Data Visualization with Python 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 Visualization with Python take?

Coursera lists it at 18h 38m. 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 Visualization with Python suitable for beginners?

Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.

What does Data Visualization with Python cover?

It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Introduction to Data Visualization Tools and going on to Basic and Specialized Visualization Tools, Advanced Visualizations and Geospatial Data, Creating Dashboards with Plotly and Dash, Final Project and Exam. The full outline is on this page.

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