DeepLearning.AI

AI For Everyone

AI For Everyone is a self-paced online course delivered by DeepLearning.AI. It is free, takes about 7 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (US$49 on Coursera (about A$70), or DeepLearning.AI PRO).

Our rating3.8How we rate courses
Relevance to work
2.4 / 3
Cost and access
2 / 2
Provider
1.6 / 2
Credential
0.6 / 1.5
Currency
1.05 / 1.5
Total
7.6 / 10

Provider learner rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 53244 ratings on Coursera course page, as at 2026-09-29

Key facts

CostFreeCourse content free on the DeepLearning.AI platform; certificate needs DeepLearning.AI PRO. On Coursera the certificate is US$49 (about A$70) for 180 days of eligibility, or included in Coursera Plus. Coursera replaced free audit with a free first-module preview in August 2025. AUD estimate at A$1 = US$0.70 (28 Sep 2026)
Time7 hours (provider stated)
LevelBeginner
Formatself-paced online
Prerequisitesnone
Credentialcertificate of completion (US$49 on Coursera (about A$70), or DeepLearning.AI PRO)
Open toWorldwide
Free inWorldwide
Content written forUnited States
Last checked2026-09-29

Topics:AI basicsLeading AI adoption

No tech background neededUnder 8 hoursOver 2.6 million learners on CourseraCertificate costs extra

Things to know

  • Recorded before the generative AI boom; pair with Generative AI for Everyone
  • Coursera free access is now a preview of the first module only; take it free on deeplearning.ai instead
  • US-centric examples
  • Account sign-up required

Summary

Andrew Ng's non-technical course on what AI can and cannot do, how AI projects run and how a company can build its AI capability. It is the most widely taken business-focused AI primer and suits managers who need to spot sensible AI opportunities.

You will be able to

  • Use core AI terms such as machine learning and deep learning correctly
  • Judge realistically what AI can and cannot do
  • Spot opportunities to apply AI in your organisation
  • Understand how machine learning and data science projects run
  • Work with technical teams to shape an AI strategy
  • Think through the ethical and social side of AI

Modules

  1. What is AI?
  2. Building AI Projects
  3. Building AI In Your Company
  4. AI and Society

Who it suits

Managers and professionals who need to understand AI well enough to lead or sponsor AI work, with no coding.

Who is behind it

Delivered by
DeepLearning.AI (instructor Andrew Ng)
Hosted on
DeepLearning.AI platform (deeplearning.ai) and Coursera
Funded by
Not stated
Partners
Not stated

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Questions

Is AI For Everyone free?
Yes. It is free as at our last check. Course content free on the DeepLearning.AI platform; certificate needs DeepLearning.AI PRO. On Coursera the certificate is US$49 (about A$70) for 180 days of eligibility, or included in Coursera Plus. Coursera replaced free audit with a free first-module preview in August 2025. AUD estimate at A$1 = US$0.70 (28 Sep 2026)
How long does it take?
About 7 hours (provider stated).
Do you get a certificate?
Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, US$49 on Coursera (about A$70), or DeepLearning.AI PRO.
Who is it for?
Managers and professionals who need to understand AI well enough to lead or sponsor AI work, with no coding.
Can I take it from outside Australia?
Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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