Validates practical skills in Python, SQL, data analysis, visualization, machine learning and generative AI tools for data science.
236EntryNo prerequisites
Best IBM Certifications in 2026
IBM is a technology and consulting company whose professional certificates teach entry-level data science and data analysis skills through online courses.
Validates practical skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python and IBM Cognos, including data visualization and dashboards.
236EntryNo prerequisites
How IBM certifications work
- Two credential types
- IBM Professional Certificates on Coursera are self-paced programs graded through coursework and a capstone project, with no proctored exam. IBM technical certifications are separate proctored exams taken at a Pearson VUE test center or online through OnVUE.
- Professional Certificate pricing
- IBM Professional Certificates such as Data Science and Data Analyst are included in Coursera Plus, which costs $59 a month or $399 a year in the US after a 7-day free trial. Your total depends on how quickly you finish.
- Digital badges
- Both credential types earn an IBM digital badge issued through Credly.