edX (audit) vs Elements of AI
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edX (audit) or Elements of AI: which should you choose?
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Side by side
| edX (audit) | Elements of AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost model | Free to audit; verified certificates are paid | Completely free, including the certificate |
| What is free | Audit gives you the course content; the verified certificate is a separate purchase. | Everything is free, always. |
| Certificates | Paid verified certificates | Free |
| Best for | University-run courses, including Harvard's CS50 family | Absolute beginners who want zero cost and zero code |
| Weakest at | Certificate value for money: CS50 offers its own free certificate instead | Anyone who wants to actually build something |
Where to go next
- edX (audit): our platform review
Good for auditing, but check whether the course has its own free certificate before paying edX for one.
- Elements of AI: our platform review
The single best free-and-only-free option for non-coders. Nothing to upsell.
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