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DeepLearning.AI · on Coursera

AI For Everyone

AI For Everyone is a free-to-learn beginner course from Coursera, online. It takes about 7 hours and ends with a paid professional certificate.

Before you sign up

Suits managers and staff who want a non-technical grounding in machine learning, deep learning and data science, enough to spot AI opportunities in their organization. Andrew Ng's teaching and the ethics coverage stand out. It takes about 7 hours and is free to enroll. The main caveat is that the shareable certificate costs extra and the price isn't shown. A free alternative with a free certificate is Elements of AI: Introduction to AI from the University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn.

Properties

Provider
Coursera
Platform
Coursera
Format
Self-paced
Delivery
Online
Duration
About 7 h
Level
Beginner
Cost
Free to learn. Certificate paid
Certificate
Paid professional certificate
Language
English
Funding
None
Next start
Start any time

Checked against Coursera on Oct 26, 2026

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What you'll learn

Non-technical introduction from DeepLearning.AI and Andrew Ng covering what machine learning, deep learning and data science mean, how to spot AI opportunities in an organisation, and the ethical questions involved.

  • AI literacy and fundamentals
  • AI for business and productivity
  • Responsible AI and ethics

Who it's for

  • Everyone (no background needed)
  • Business professionals
  • Managers and leaders

Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.

Prerequisites

No prior experience required

Is AI For Everyone free?

Free to learn. Certificate paid. Free to enroll; shareable certificate requires purchase.

Certificate: paid professional certificate. Coursera shareable certificate (paid).

Where to take it

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Questions people ask

How much does AI For Everyone cost?

Free to learn. Certificate paid.

How long does AI For Everyone take?

About 7 hours, self-paced.

Is there a certificate for AI For Everyone?

Yes: paid professional certificate. The provider calls it "Coursera shareable certificate (paid)".

Do I need experience first?

It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: No prior experience required.

When does AI For Everyone start?

Start any time.

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How we chose these

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How we chose

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  • Related certifications: AI governance certifications from other issuers, with the price, validity and requirements each issuer states.
  • Similar courses: other AI literacy and fundamentals courses, same level first.
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