This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of apache spark, pyspark and scala through video explanations and independent practice.
About this course
Learn apache spark, pyspark and scala with free video lessons from Simplilearn. Spark setup and architecture, PySpark, Spark SQL, streaming, MLlib and selected Scala-related examples. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Intermediate · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 26 |
| Video duration | 30h 8m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore spark setup and architecture, PySpark, Spark SQL, streaming, MLlib and selected Scala-related examples.
- Follow the selected explanations of Spark SQL, PySpark and Streaming.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as Big Data Hadoop and Spark Developer — Hadoop Spark Tutorial For Beginners.
- Practise independently: Explain a Spark job's read, transformation and output steps, and identify where SQL or streaming fits.
Skills you’ll gain
- Spark SQL
- PySpark
- Streaming
Course Overview
Spark setup and architecture, PySpark, Spark SQL, streaming, MLlib and selected Scala-related examples. The classroom brings together 26 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- Spark Tutorial For Beginners — Big Data Spark Tutorial — Apache Spark Tutorial
- Big Data Hadoop and Spark Developer — Hadoop Spark Tutorial For Beginners
- What Is Apache Spark — Apache Spark Tutorial For Beginners
- Apache Spark vs Hadoop: Which Is The Best Big Data Framework — Hadoop & Spark Tutorial
- Machine Learning Spark Tutorial — GraphX Spark Tutorial — Machine Learning Tutorial
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of apache spark, pyspark and scala through video explanations and independent practice.
Basic programming, SQL and distributed-data concepts are recommended.
Put the lessons into practice
Explain a Spark job's read, transformation and output steps, and identify where SQL or streaming fits.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
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Intermediate
Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: Apache Spark, PySpark and Scala | Intermediate | Spark SQL · PySpark · Streaming | 30h 8m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Big Data and Hadoop Fundamentals | Intermediate | Hadoop Ecosystem · MapReduce · Distributed Data | 130h 38m of video; practice time is additional |
| Apache Kafka and Confluent on Google Cloud: Free Written Course | Intermediate | Apache Kafka · Kafka Streams · ksqlDB | Self-paced; duration not specified |
| Free Data Streaming Course: Kafka and Event-Driven Systems | Intermediate | Apache Kafka concepts · Data pipelines · Event-driven architecture | 49m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
Basic programming, SQL and distributed-data concepts are recommended.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 30h 8m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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