We compared 3 online data analytics programs available to US learners. 3 of them have a full editorial score so far, built from five published criteria. Published prices range from $49 to $500.
Ordered by our editorial score, never by commission. Filters only hide programs; they don't change the order.
Career changers who want an entry-level, employer-recognized data analytics certificate at low cost.
Professionals who want a multi-course certificate carrying a university or industry partner's name.
Beginners and analysts who want interactive, browser-based practice in Python, R, SQL and data skills.
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| Program | Score | Price | Duration | Format | Accreditation | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | $49 – $399 | 9-course series; about 6 months at 10 hours a week. | Self-paced | — | 7-day free trial. | |
| 8.8 | $500 | 2 to 10 months per program. | Self-paced | — | — | |
| 8.6 | — | Subscription. | Subscription | — | — |
“—” means the information was not published or not yet checked. Data from official program pages, last checked October 5, 2026.
Based on our editorial score, Coursera (Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Coursera)) ranks first at 9.1/10. Best for: Career changers who want an entry-level, employer-recognized data analytics certificate at low cost.
Among the programs we checked that publish a price, prices run from $49 to $500. Prices change often, so check the official site before you enroll.
We rank programs by an editorial score built from five criteria (curriculum, credibility, value, flexibility and support). Affiliate commissions never influence the order. Programs we have not scored yet are listed after scored ones.