AI Free Education and Certficiates
Aug 16, 2024

Introduction 

Ah, the relentless march of artificial intelligence—because, clearly, the machines weren't satisfied with just taking over factories and call centres. Now, they're after our minds too! But in all seriousness, as AI Gen continues to weave its way into the fabric of our daily lives, the demand for knowledge in this area has skyrocketed. And if you're thinking about dipping your toes into this world of zeros and ones, there's no shortage of resources to guide your journey.

AWS Skill Builder (Amazon)

Amazon has more than 100 free, low-cost AI courses and educational resources available through AWS. Learners can get essential skills in machine learning generative AI and foundational models. Overall, the company is committed to providing free AI skills training to two million people by 2025.

The machine learning plan contains approximately seven hours of free content through which individuals can learn the foundations of technology, including relevant terminology and decision-making processes. It also teaches users how to use Amazon SageMaker, the company's machine learning platform used by companies like AT&T and LG.

Google: Google AI for everyone

Google offers a beginner course through its educational platform for anyone who might be interested in how to use AI in the real world. Google AI for All , which is offered through the online education platform edX , is a self-paced course that takes about four weeks to complete, assuming you dedicate two to three hours per week to the course. Participants learn about both the principles of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-world applications of technologies.

Google also covers the form of AI programming and the process of teaching a computer how to learn. The course is taught by Lawrence Moroni, who leads  Google's AI Advocacy as part of the  Google Research in Machine Intelligence (RMI) team. Nearly 12,000 people have enrolled in this free online course, according to edX.

Harvard University Platform: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Using Python

If you are one of 5.7 million people who took  Harvard's CS50 Introduction to Computer Science course  through edX, the university's introductory AI class may be the best option for you. CS50, which is one of the most popular free online courses of all time, is a prerequisite for the Harvard Introduction to AI course with Python.

This seven-week course covers artificial intelligence algorithms, game engines, handwriting recognition, and machine translation. Students must commit to between 10 and 30 hours per week to complete the course, which includes practical projects and lectures. The course is taught by David J. Malan , a renowned computer scientist and Harvard professor.

IBM: The foundations of AI for everyone

Recognized as a revolutionary leader in emerging technologies, IBM offers an AI specialization in foundations for everyone through Coursera. The specialization includes three courses:

The entire major takes about three months to complete, assuming you dedicate two hours per week to coursework. Students will learn the basics of what AI is, as well as its applications and ethical concerns. They will also hear from experts about starting a career in AI. The program is taught by Rav Ahuja and Antonio Cangiano, who work in the IBM Skills Network. Participants receive a certificate upon completion.

Intel Electronic Platform

Intel aims to equip more than 30 million people with AI skills by 2030. As part of this commitment, the company offers dozens of free self-paced online courses on topics such as deep learning for robots, deep learning, and natural language processing.

Intel also has several "AI Concepts" educational platforms that will guide you through definitions, real-life examples, tools, and resources for topics such as generative AI, AI reasoning, and learning transfer. In addition, the company provides free on-demand webinars on more advanced AI use cases such as optimizing switching models, optimizing AI workloads, and tuning AI performance.

UC Davis Platform: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

As part of its specialization  in computational social sciences through Coursera, UCDAVIS offers a  course focused on artificial intelligence: big data, artificial intelligence, and ethics. During this four-week course, participants learn about big data and its limits, the history of artificial intelligence, and research ethics. The entire self-paced course takes about 12 hours in total to complete.

The course is taught by Martin Hilbert, a professor at the University of California at Davis who serves as chair of computational social sciences. The course uses case studies to help participants learn AI concepts. More than 31,000 participants have completed this course, and those who earn a certificate can be shared on LinkedIn.

University of Pennsylvania Platform: Artificial Intelligence for Business

For someone who may be looking to break into AI or want to learn more about the applications of this new technology in different industries, the University of Pennsylvania offers a series of courses focused on artificial intelligence. The Artificial Intelligence Business major includes four courses:

These beginner courses take a total of about four months to complete and culminate in an applied educational project. Program participants complete peer-reviewed exercises to demonstrate what they have learned about data analytics, machine learning tools, and people management. The specialization is taught by eight UPenn professors from  the Wharton School, a high-profile business school by Fortune Education, and other professors from the university. Courses are offered through the online learning platform Coursera,  Students can earn a certificate that can be viewed on their LinkedIn profile.

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