--- title: 10 Resources for Learning Data Science Online from MIT Open Learning description: Learning data science online doesn't have to be expensive or intimidating. MIT offers a number of online data science resources that range in cost and time commitment, including courses and programs from OpenCourseWare, MITx Refugee Action Hub (ReACT), and MIT xPRO. 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With a [650% increase](https://towardsdatascience.com/data-science-a-new-career-choice-for-all-women-16fde14d9f6/) in data science jobs since 2012, now is the time to familiarize yourself with data science and other key topics in computer science. Learning data science online doesn't have to be expensive or intimidating. [MIT Open Learning](https://openlearning.mit.edu/) offers a number of online data science resources that range in cost and time commitment, including courses and programs from OpenCourseWare, MITx Refugee Action Hub (ReACT), and MIT xPRO. To better understand the benefits of these different resources, [scroll to the comparison chart](https://curve.mit.edu/10-resources-data-science-mit-open-learning#comparison-chart) at the end of this post. Whether you need to brush up on basics, take a deep dive, or gain a credential that can be used to further your academic or professional goals, MIT Open Learning has an online data science course for you!  Get started by exploring the online data science learning resources below: | 1. *[Data Analysis for Social Scientists](https://mitxonline.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:MITxT+14.310x/)* | | --- | | An MITx Online course that teaches how to harness and analyze data to answer questions of cultural, social, economic, and policy interest. Can be taken as part of the [Data, Economics and Development Policy MicroMasters® Program,](https://micromasters.mit.edu/dedp?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=other-campaigns&utm_campaign=the-curve&utm_content=the-curve-10-data-resources-ol-Oct2021) or as a standalone course | | 2. *[Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-7)* | | An online MITx course delivered through edX on how to use Python 3.5 to solve real-world analytical problems. | | 3. [Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-4) | | An introductory online MITx course delivered through edX, on using computation to understand real-world phenomena. | | 4. *[Introduction to Computer Science and Programming](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/)* | | An MIT OpenCourseWare course aimed at students with little or no programming experience that provides an understanding of the role of computation in problem solving, and the confidence to write small programs.  | | 5. *[MicroMasters® Program in Statistics and Data Science](https://www.edx.org/micromasters/mitx-statistics-and-data-science)* | | A series of 5 online MITx courses delivered by edX, that teach the foundations of data science, statistics, and machine learning to help learners solve complex challenges with data. Completing the MicroMasters program can earn you a credential that can be [used as credit toward a Master's program](https://micromasters.mit.edu/ds/pathways-graduate-programs/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=other-campaigns&utm_campaign=the-curve&utm_content=the-curve-10-data-resources-ol-Oct2021) at MIT or other participating global institutions.  | | 6. *[Professional Certificate in Coding: Full Stack Development with MERN](https://xpro.mit.edu/programs/program-v1:xPRO+PCCx+R1/) * | | A three-course certificate program delivered through MIT xPRO and Emeritus that offers hands-on coding and market-ready developer skills. | | 7.*[Professional Certificate in Data Engineering](https://xpro.mit.edu/programs/program-v1:xPRO+PCDEx/)* | | A 6-month program delivered through MIT xPRO and Emeritus that offers cutting-edge skills to advance your data engineering career. | | 8.[*ReACT Certificate in Computer and Data Science Program Application*](https://react.mit.edu/apply/) | | A yearlong online program of 3 online MITx  courses delivered through edX, as well as interactive workshops, with the goal of opening up education and employment pathways for talented **refugees, displaced populations, and underserved communities worldwide.** | | 9. *[Qualitative Research Methods: Data Coding and Analysis](https://mitxonline.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:MITxT+21A.819.2x/)* | | A short online MITx online course delivered that will teach you how to analyze qualitative data. | | 10. [Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-075j-statistical-thinking-and-data-analysis-fall-2011/) | | An MIT OpenCourseWare course that introduces statistical data analysis topics like applied probability, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, and nonparametric statistics. | | **RESOURCE NAME** | **IDEAL FOR** | **CERTIFICATE** | **PRICE** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [***Data Analysis for Social Scientists***](https://mitxonline.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:MITxT+14.310x/) | - Social scientists - Those interested in the DEDP MicroMasters program. | MITx Certificate | FREE to Audit $100 - $1000 USD to Pursue Certificate, depending on ability to pay. | | [***Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python***](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-7) | - Those who want a stepping stone to advanced computer science courses - Those who want a foundation in Python. | MITx Certificate | FREE to Audit $75 to Pursue Certificate | | [***Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science***](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-4) | - Learners who have completed ***Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using* *Python*** - Those with prior Python programming experience | MITx Certificate | FREE to Audit $75 to Pursue Certificate | | [***Introduction to Computer Science and Programming ***](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/) | - Casual learners who want to get familiar with or brush up on computation and problem solving  | N/A | FREE | | [***MicroMasters**®* *Program in Statistics and Data Science***](https://www.edx.org/micromasters/mitx-statistics-and-data-science) | - Those who want rigorous online training in data science  | MicroMasters Program Credential upon program completion Earn an MITx Certificate per course | $300 to Pursue Certificate per MITx Course $1,350 To Purchase Full Program | | [***Professional Certificate in Coding: Full Stack Development with MERN ***](https://xpro.mit.edu/programs/program-v1:xPRO+PCCx+R1/) | - Career starters - Career builders - Career switchers | MIT xPRO Program Certificate | $6950 USD (Flexible payment and group pricing available) | | [***Professional Certificate in Data Engineering ***](https://xpro.mit.edu/programs/program-v1:xPRO+PCDEx/) | - Career starters - Career builders - Career switchers | MIT xPRO Program Certificate | $6,950 USD (Flexible payment and group pricing available) | | [***ReAct Certificate in Computer and Data Science Program* *Application from MIT* *ReACT***](https://react.mit.edu/apply/) | - Registered refugees, asylees, or displaced persons - Low income citizens of Jordan, Colombia, Uruguay and Uganda  | MIT ReACT Certificate | FREE | | [***Qualitative Research Methods: Data Coding and Analysis***](https://www.edx.org/course/qualitative-research-methods-analyzing-data) | - Those who want to know what to do with qualitative data once it is collected. | MITx Certificate | FREE to Audit $79 to Pursue Certificate | | [***Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis ***](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-075j-statistical-thinking-and-data-analysis-fall-2011/) | -Casual learners who want to get familiar with or brush up on statistical data analysis | N/A | FREE | - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/10-resources-data-science-mit-open-learning](mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/10-resources-data-science-mit-open-learning) - [![MIT Logo](https://curve.mit.edu/hubfs/OL_sub-brand_lockup_two-line_rgb_black-ol.png)](https://curve.mit.edu/) - [Privacy Policy](https://xpro.mit.edu/privacy-policy/)