Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing career skills in India, with companies across IT, healthcare, finance and manufacturing hiring AI professionals. If you’re looking to learn AI for free, these five platforms offer some of the best beginner-friendly and industry-recognised courses.
1. Coursera
Co-founded by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera partners with Google, IBM, Microsoft and Stanford University to offer free AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI courses. Students can audit many courses for free and earn certificates through paid options.
2. Udemy
Founded by Eren Bali, Udemy offers thousands of AI courses covering Python, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT and Machine Learning. Many beginner courses are free, while premium courses are often available at discounted prices.
3. upGrad
Indian edtech platform upGrad, co-founded by Ronnie Screwvala and Mayank Kumar, provides free introductory AI courses along with advanced programmes featuring live classes, industry projects and career support.
4. Simplilearn
Founded by Krishna Kumar, Simplilearn offers AI, Machine Learning and Data Science courses with hands-on projects, live sessions and globally recognised certifications for learners looking to upskill.
5. Great Learning
Co-founded by Mohan Lakhamraju and Hari Krishnan Nair, Great Learning provides free AI and Data Science courses with certificates, mentorship and career-focused learning paths.
