Thursday, May 22, 2025

Online Courses Covering AI 2025

Introduction 

Want to boost your AI knowledge? Or to enter the realm of AI?
Here is my 2025 list of available courses for online learning. It is now complete, but tries to address the main offers available.


COURSERA - Top Picks


Foundational & Beginner Courses

- Generative AI for Everyone by DeepLearning.AI/Andrew Ng

  - Free enrollment, beginner-friendly introduction to GenAI

  - Covers fundamentals, use cases, and practical applications


- Introduction to Generative AI by Google Cloud

  - Microlearning course explaining GenAI basics

  - Covers differences from traditional ML and Google Tools


- Machine Learning Specialization** by Stanford/DeepLearning.AI (Andrew Ng)

  - 3-course updated specialization, 4.9/5 rating

  - Covers supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks

  - Over 4.8 million learners


Advanced & Professional Courses

- Generative AI with Large Language Models by DeepLearning.AI & AWS

  - Intermediate course (~16 hours)

  - Deep dive into transformer architecture, fine-tuning, deployment

  - Industry-focused with AWS instructors


- Generative AI Engineering with LLMs by IBM

  - Professional certificate program

  - Covers BERT, GPT, BART, T5, and practical implementation

  - Includes capstone QA bot project


- Learn Generative AI with LLMs by Edureka

  - Comprehensive specialization

  - Python, ML, NLP, and GenAI techniques

  - Multiple hands-on projects



UDEMY - Comprehensive Programs


Complete Bootcamps

- Artificial Intelligence A-Z 2025: Agentic AI, Gen AI, and RL

  - Build 8 different AIs, includes foundation models (LLMs)

  - Google Colab-based, beginner to expert level

  - By Hadelin de Ponteves & Kirill Eremenko


- The AI Engineer Course 2025: Complete AI Engineer Bootcamp

  - Python, NLP, Transformers, LLMs, LangChain, HuggingFace

  - Speech recognition and vector databases

  - Comprehensive career preparation


- 2025 Bootcamp: Generative AI, LLM Apps, AI Agents, Cursor AI

  - Zero to professional level

  - LangChain, CrewAI, LangGraph, multimodal applications

  - Latest AI coding assistants


Specialized GenAI Courses

- Generative AI Masters 2025 - NLP, Transformers & Gen AI

  - Complete pipeline from data preprocessing to deployment

  - RAG, vector databases, prompt engineering

  - Capstone project included


- Data Science & AI Masters 2025 - From Python To Gen AI

  - Comprehensive journey from basics to GenAI

  - Time series, deep learning, NLP integration

  - Real-world projects


- Machine Learning A-Z (Python & R in Data Science Course)

  - Classic comprehensive ML course

  - 1M+ students, includes newer GenAI content

  - Both Python and R implementations


UDACITY - Professional Nanodegrees


Core AI Programs

- Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree

  - Taught by Sebastian Thrun, Thad Starner, Peter Norvig

  - Search algorithms, symbolic logic, planning systems

  - Advanced learner focus


- AWS Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree

  - Built with AWS collaboration

  - Amazon SageMaker focus, production deployment

  - Neural networks, computer vision, NLP


- Deep Learning Nanodegree

  - Neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, GANs

  - PyTorch-based projects

  - 4-month program for intermediate students


Specialized Programs

- Introduction to Machine Learning with PyTorch Nanodegree

  - Best overall ML course on Udacity

  - Supervised/unsupervised learning

  - TensorFlow and PyTorch



EDX - University-Level Courses


MIT Programs

- Professional Certificate Program in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

  - 16+ days of qualifying courses ($2,500-$4,700 per course)

  - MIT CSAIL, IDSS, LIDS faculty

  - Advanced topics: NLP, computer vision, healthcare AI


- Machine Learning with Python: Linear Models to Deep Learning

  - Comprehensive technical foundation

  - Mathematical rigor with practical applications


Stanford Programs

- Artificial Intelligence Professional Program

  - Graduate-level content

  - Machine learning, NLP specializations

  - Professional certificate with blockchain verification



PLURALSIGHT - Enterprise Focus


AI/ML Learning Paths

- AWS Machine Learning/AI Path

  - Multiple AI services coverage

  - SageMaker, Deep Learning instances

  - Rekognition and enterprise applications


- Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on Google Cloud

  - Google Cloud Platform AI/ML tools

  - Predictive and generative AI projects

  - Data-to-AI lifecycle


SPECIALIZED PLATFORMS


Fast.ai

- Practical Deep Learning for Coders

  - Free, top-down teaching approach

  - Jupyter notebooks on Kaggle

  - CNNs, GANs, advanced deep learning


Google/Kaggle

- Gen AI Intensive Course

  - 5-day intensive program (recently completed)

  - 280,000+ participants, world record attendance

  - Available as self-paced Kaggle Learn Guide

  - Foundational models, prompt engineering, embeddings


Analytics Vidhya

- GenAI Pinnacle Program

  - 200+ hours, 26+ tools, 10+ projects

  - LLMs, Stable Diffusion, reinforcement learning

  - 1-on-1 mentorship included


FREE RESOURCES & STARTING POINTS


Beginner-Friendly Free Courses

- Coursera: Generative AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.AI)

- Google Cloud: Introduction to Generative AI

- Fast.ai: Practical Deep Learning for Coders

- Kaggle: Gen AI Intensive self-paced guide


University Free Offerings

- Stanford CS229 Machine Learning (Stanford Online)

- Various edX courses from MIT, Stanford



SPECIALIZED FOCUS AREAS


Large Language Models (LLMs)

- IBM's Generative AI Engineering with LLMs (Coursera)

- AWS GenAI with LLMs (Coursera)

- LangChain/RAG focused courses (Udemy)


Prompt Engineering

- Multiple courses across platforms

- ChatGPT-specific training programs

- Business application focus


Computer Vision & Multimodal AI

- Stable Diffusion courses

- Image generation and analysis

- Video processing applications



PRICING & ACCESS


Free Options

- Coursera: Audit mode for most courses

- Fast.ai: Completely free

- edX: Audit options available

- Kaggle: Free learning resources


Subscription Models

- Coursera Plus: ~$399/year for unlimited access

- Udacity: $399/month pay-as-you-go

- Pluralsight: Enterprise and individual plans

- Udemy: One-time purchases, frequent sales


Financial Aid

- Most platforms offer financial assistance

- AWS AI & ML Scholarship (Udacity partnership)

- University programs often have aid options



RECOMMENDATIONS BY EXPERIENCE LEVEL


Complete Beginners

1. Generative AI for Everyone (Coursera)

2. Introduction to Generative AI (Google Cloud)

3. Fast.ai Practical Deep Learning


Some Programming Experience

1. Machine Learning Specialization (Andrew Ng)

2. AWS GenAI with LLMs (Coursera)

3. AI Engineer Bootcamp (Udemy)


Experienced Developers

1. Udacity AI Nanodegree

2. MIT Professional Certificate

3. Stanford AI Professional Program


Enterprise/Business Leaders

1. MIT Executive Education programs

2. Coursera Business AI courses

3. Pluralsight enterprise tracks


This curated list represents the most current and highly-rated AI and Generative AI courses available across major platforms in 2025, ranging from free introductory content to comprehensive professional programs.

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