Free courses that end in an actual, no-cost certificate, not an audit-then-paywall.
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 | Kaggle Learn: Python | Kaggle | 1 out of 5 | Free certificate |
TODO: write the full ranking body. Be explicit that this list excludes audit-only courses whose certificate is paid.
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.
- Kaggle Learn: Python: our review
Kaggle's 7-lesson Python course takes about 5 hours, costs nothing and pairs every lesson with an exercise notebook. Kaggle gives a free completion certificate.
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