DeepLearning.AI courses: which to take (2026)
Start with ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers, first in our order for DeepLearning.AI: free for now, beginner level, paid certificate. 3 of the 10 DeepLearning.AI courses listed here are free.
- Courses listed
- 10 courses
- Free
- 3
- Certificate or exam
- 10 with a certificate
All DeepLearning.AI courses we list
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | For | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for DevelopersDeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Beginner | Developers and engineers | 1.5 | Paid certificate |
| AI Python for BeginnersDeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Beginner | Everyone, Students and career changers | 12 | Paid certificate |
| Building with Llama 4DeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Beginner | Developers and engineers | 1.5 | Paid certificate |
| Generative AI for EveryoneDeepLearning.AI on Coursera | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | Everyone, Business professionals | 6 | Paid professional certificate |
| AI For EveryoneDeepLearning.AI on Coursera | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | Everyone, Business professionals | 7 | Paid professional certificate |
| AI Prompting for EveryoneDeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | Everyone, Business professionals | 7 | Paid certificate |
| Machine Learning SpecializationDeepLearning.AI on Coursera | Online, self-paced | $49 per month | Beginner | Developers and engineers, Data scientists and analysts | 2 months at 10 hours a weekDuration (as stated by provider) | Certificate |
| Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding AssistantDeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Intermediate | Developers and engineers | 2 | Paid certificate |
| Agentic AIDeepLearning.AI | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Intermediate | Developers and engineers, Data scientists and analysts | 10 | Paid certificate |
| Deep Learning SpecializationDeepLearning.AI on Coursera | Online, self-paced | Paid subscription. Price on the provider's page | Intermediate | Developers and engineers, Data scientists and analysts | 3 months at 10 hours a weekDuration (as stated by provider) | Professional certificate |
In what order should I take DeepLearning.AI courses?
Grouped by each course's stated level and whether it ends in an exam or professional certificate, in the table's order within each step. This is our grouping of the provider's stated levels, not a path the provider sets.
- Start here: beginner courses. ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers; AI Python for Beginners; Building with Llama 4; AI Prompting for Everyone; and 1 more in the table.
- Then: intermediate and advanced courses. Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding Assistant; Agentic AI.
- To finish: exam or professional certificate. Generative AI for Everyone; AI For Everyone; Deep Learning Specialization.
Which certifications cover what DeepLearning.AI teaches?
Certifications from other issuers in the area most DeepLearning.AI courses cover, with the price, length and requirements each issuer states.
| Certification | Issuer | Price as shown | Length | Who can take it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Agentic AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1157-26) | Oracle | Free | Not stated | No requirement listed | Active |
| Databricks Certified Context Engineer Associate | Databricks | $200 | 90 minutes | No requirement listed | Active |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate (AI-103) | Microsoft | $165 | 120 minutes | No requirement listed | Active |
| Microsoft Certified: AI Agent Builder Associate (AB-620) | Microsoft | $165 | 120 minutes | No requirement listed | Active |
Which DeepLearning.AI courses are free?
Most DeepLearning.AI courses we list are free or free to learn: the 8 below. "Free to learn" means the course is free but the certificate or full access costs extra.
- ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: Free for now, paid certificate.
- AI Python for Beginners: Free for now, paid certificate.
- Building with Llama 4: Free for now, paid certificate.
- Generative AI for Everyone: Free to learn, paid certificate.
- AI For Everyone: Free to learn, paid certificate.
- AI Prompting for Everyone: Free to learn, paid certificate.
- Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding Assistant: Free for now, paid certificate.
- Agentic AI: Free to learn, paid certificate.
Other providers
Coursera, IBM, MIT Professional Education, Project Management Institute, or all providers. For certifications across providers, see our AI certifications guide.
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