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15 Best Predictive Modeling Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Predictive Modeling courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $825.00. 5 come from a named university or institution, including University of Minnesota, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and University of Pennsylvania. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$19.99 – $825.00
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "predictive modeling" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $825.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Offered by University of Minnesota

    Welcome to Introduction to Predictive Modeling, the first course in the University of Minnesota’s Analytics for Decision Making specialization. This course will introduce to you the concepts, processes, and applications...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Welcome to Introduction to Data Analytics! This course will guide you through the essential techniques for working with data, equipping you with skills used by data experts across industries. You’ll explore how to clean...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    The simple spreadsheet is one of the most powerful data analysis tools that exists, and it’s available to almost anyone. Major corporations and small businesses alike use spreadsheet models to determine where key measure...

    $99.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3

    Offered by Pearson

    This course takes a step-by-step approach to the process of building robust models to predict real-world outcomes and uncover valuable insights from your data. You’ll start with a solid foundation in probability and stat...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics

    Offered by SkillUp

    Healthcare organizations generate vast and complex data across clinical, operational, and financial systems. This specialization is designed to equip you with the end-to-end analytics and visualization skills needed to w...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to Linear Regression Training

    Offered by Simplilearn

    This foundational course on linear regression equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to build predictive models. Begin with core ML concepts and algorithms, then progress to simple and multiple linea...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

    Offered by Maryville University

    This Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence course is designed to give you a solid grounding in the essential concepts and techniques of AI. You'll explore different AI methodologies, l...

  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Alteryx for Beginners - Master Alteryx

    Alteryx is quickly becoming a popular tool to help people make sense of the volume of data produced by businesses each minute.In this Alteryx for Beginners course, we assume you have no prior knowledge of Alteryx and sta...

    $99.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    (More E-Content will be added on regular basis). Quiz Topics covered in this courseWhat is artificial intelligence?Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially compute...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Create ML for iOS Developers - A Beginner's Guide

    Are you an iOS developer looking to harness the power of machine learning in your app development projects? Look no further! This comprehensive course, "Create ML for iOS Developers - A Beginner's Guide" is designed to e...

    $199.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    This specialization introduces learners to essential data science techniques, including time series analysis, statistical learning, and data preparation. Learners will develop foundational skills in data exploration, cle...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Learning

    The course Fundamentals Data Science and Machine Learning is a meticulously designed program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the theory, techniques, and practical applications of data science and machine l...

    $24.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn

    This course introduces machine learning covering the three main techniques used in industry: regression, classification, and clustering. It is designed to be self-contained, easy to approach, and fast to assimilate.You w...

    $199.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Mastering Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Embark on a Journey into the World of Data Science and Machine Learning!Welcome to the Mastering Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals for Beginners course, a comprehensive and illuminating exploration of the...

    $199.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Introduction to Analytics Modeling

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Learn essential analytics models and methods and how to appropriately apply them, using tools such as R, to retrieve desired insights.

    $825.00
    listed price

Best Predictive Modeling Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Predictive Modeling Coursera University of Minnesota $49.00 View →
2 Introduction to Data Analytics Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani $49.00 View →
3 Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models Coursera University of Pennsylvania $99.00 View →
4 Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3 Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →
5 Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics Coursera SkillUp $49.00 View →
6 Introduction to Linear Regression Training Coursera Simplilearn $49.00 View →
7 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intellige... edX Maryville University View →
8 Alteryx for Beginners - Master Alteryx Udemy $99.99 View →
9 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Udemy $19.99 View →
10 Create ML for iOS Developers - A Beginner's Guide Udemy $199.99 View →
11 Introduction to Data Science Techniques Coursera Illinois Tech $49.00 View →
12 Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Learning Udemy $24.99 View →
13 Introduction to Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn Udemy $199.99 View →
14 Mastering Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals Udemy $199.99 View →
15 Introduction to Analytics Modeling edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $825.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 14 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $825.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $805.01. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Minnesota, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and University of Pennsylvania — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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