Machine Learning with Apache Spark
Explore the exciting world of machine learning with this IBM course.
Machine Learning with Apache Spark is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Machine Learning. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 15h 54m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 117 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Machine Learning courses collection, where we compare it against 20 other courses. See all Machine Learning courses on Coursera.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 15h 54m |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (117 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Prior knowledge on Data Engineering Fundamentals, Big Data, Hadoop and Spark, ETL and Python is highly recommended for this course.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 15h 54m.
Module 1 · Get Started with Machine Learning
Module 2 · Machine Learning with Apache Spark
Module 3 · Data Engineering for Machine Learning using Apache Spark
Module 4 · Final Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 117 learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Machine Learning with Apache Spark cost?
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Does Machine Learning with Apache Spark 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 Machine Learning with Apache Spark take?
Coursera lists it at 15h 54m. 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 Machine Learning with Apache Spark 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 Machine Learning with Apache Spark cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Get Started with Machine Learning and going on to Machine Learning with Apache Spark, Data Engineering for Machine Learning using Apache Spark, Final Project. The full outline is on this page.