Our current top picks across every level, re-checked every six months.
The ranking at a glance
| Rank | Course | Provider | Difficulty | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elements of AI | University of Helsinki | 1 out of 5 | Free certificate |
| 2 | CS50's Introduction to AI with Python | Harvard | 3 out of 5 | Free certificate |
| 3 | Practical Deep Learning for Coders | fast.ai | 4 out of 5 | No certificate |
TODO: write the full ranking body. Lead with the overall pick (Elements of AI for non-coders, CS50 AI for developers, fast.ai for hands-on builders), then justify each placement with one paragraph.
Where to go next
- AI learning path for non-coders
The full route, in order, if you want more than a ranking.
- Elements of AI: our review
The gentlest way in: a University of Helsinki course with no code and no maths beyond school level. It takes about 24 to 48 hours and the certificate is free.
- CS50's Introduction to AI with Python: our review
CS50's Introduction to AI with Python runs 7 weeks with 12 projects, costs nothing and gives a free CS50 Certificate if you score 70% on every project.
- Practical Deep Learning for Coders: our review
Practical Deep Learning for Coders has 9 lessons of about 90 minutes, costs nothing and has no certificate. You deploy your own model by the end of lesson 2.
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