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25 Best AI Courses Online

We compared 25 AI courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $99.00. 18 come from a named university or institution, including University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan and Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$49.00 – $99.00
Providers
Coursera
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to this topic by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $99.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    This course covers deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written an...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A Lowest price here University-backed

    Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

    Offered by University of Michigan

    AI can help you work faster—but only when it's applied to the right problems. "In Systems Thinking for AI & Automation," you'll learn how to identify tasks worth automating, avoid common automation mistakes, and create w...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Leveraging Technology to Achieve Results

    Offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    After a brief introduction, this course will cover procurement technology solutions that will help achieve your goals. First, the course will cover Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a large software program that is use...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    This Specialization is designed for post-graduate students aiming to master AI applications in cybersecurity. Through three comprehensive courses, you will explore advanced techniques for detecting and mitigating various...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Offered by Macquarie University

    This Specialization brings together three industry-relevant courses Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, and AI for Cyber Security to provide you with a complete foundation in modern cyber investigations. You’ll explore t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Reinforcement Learning

    Offered by Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute & University of Alberta

    The Reinforcement Learning Specialization consists of 4 courses exploring the power of adaptive learning systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence requires adaptiv...

    $79.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

    Offered by IBM

    Machine learning skills are becoming more and more essential in the modern job market. In 2019, Machine Learning Engineer was ranked as the #1 job in the United States, based on the incredible 344% growth of job openings...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    The Mental Health Clinician and AI

    Offered by Lund University

    This specialization from Lund University is designed for students and professionals in psychology, medicine, and other clinical disciplines who want to understand, evaluate, and apply AI in mental health. Across three co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    Turn data into decisions that drive real business impact. In this course, you'll learn how to make evidence-based strategic decisions by using data analytics, AI, and digital transformation to align people, processes, an...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

    Offered by University of Glasgow

    The first part of this specialization in 6G wireless technologies will equip learners to master foundational 6G concepts and vision, analyze AI-driven network operations, understand Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (R...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI Applications in People Management

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, you will learn about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as it applies to HR Management. You will explore concepts related to the role of data in machine learning, AI application, limitations of...

    $99.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    AI Applications in Accounting and Finance

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    In this course, you will learn: How to work with unstructured financial data like earnings call transcripts, press releases, and ESG disclosures. How to apply machine learning and AI tools to real-world financial documen...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    Unlock the power of AI and Excel in this Specialization, where you'll learn to create compelling data narratives, advanced formulas, and design compelling data visualizations using ChatGPT. Exciting Practical Skills You’...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

    Offered by IBM

    The global recommendation engine market is predicted to grow 37% annually through 2030 (Straits Times). The expertise to predict user preferences and drive engagement using AI recommendation system skills has become an e...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Emerging Technologies & Digital Business

    Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

    Turn complex business problems into better, data-driven decisions with Prescriptive Analytics. Designed for learners with a background in business analytics and Excel, this advanced course helps you move beyond understan...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The financial sector is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, Open Finance, and the rise of data-driven innovation. In this three-course specialisation, you’ll explore how AI technologies like machine learning and n...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    This course explores how to leverage ChatGPT as a powerful assistant for MATLAB programming, helping learners write, debug, and optimize code more efficiently. Participants will gain hands-on experience using ChatGPT to...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Advanced Content Creation and Marketing Design in Canva

    Offered by Board Infinity

    Modern marketing demands more than attractive visuals, it requires scalable systems, data-informed creativity, and fast execution across platforms. Advanced Content Creation and Marketing Design in Canva equips you to de...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera Master's Degree Grade A University-backed

    Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Step into the frontier of artificial intelligence with this advanced course designed to explore the latest models powering visual and multimodal intelligence. From foundational mathematical tools to state-of-the-art arch...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Offered by Stanford Medicine

    This capstone project takes you on a guided tour exploring all the concepts we have covered in the different classes up till now. We have organized this experience around the journey of a patient who develops some respir...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Build Apps with AI — From Idea to Working Product

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    Build Apps with AI — From Idea to Working Product Have you ever had an idea for an app — something that would make your life easier, your business sharper, or your work faster — but no way to make it real? Maybe you need...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI Code Generation for Everyone

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    This course introduces learners to the practical use of artificial intelligence for generating and improving computer code across multiple disciplines. Designed for students and professionals from any major, it requires...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Rethink How You Decide with AI

    Offered by University of Michigan

    The right questions make AI a valuable tool for decision-making. "Rethink How You Decide with AI" teaches you how to use AI as a thought partner, allowing you to make more intentional, informed decisions. Through guided...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries, reshaping business strategies, and transforming the way we work. Are you ready to understand AI’s potential and harness its power? In this engaging online course, yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI in Media

    Offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The media sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence. From the algorithms that decide what we watch to the tools used to create the content itself; AI is now at the heart of the medi...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best AI Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $79.00 View →
2 Systems Thinking for AI & Automation Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
3 Leveraging Technology to Achieve Results Coursera Rutgers the State University of New Jersey $49.00 View →
4 AI for Cybersecurity Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
5 Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics Coursera Macquarie University $49.00 View →
6 Reinforcement Learning Coursera Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute & University of Alberta $79.00 View →
7 IBM Introduction to Machine Learning Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
8 The Mental Health Clinician and AI Coursera Lund University $49.00 View →
9 Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $49.00 View →
10 6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks Coursera University of Glasgow $49.00 View →
11 AI Applications in People Management Coursera University of Pennsylvania $99.00 View →
12 AI Applications in Accounting and Finance Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $49.00 View →
13 ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight Coursera Vanderbilt University $49.00 View →
14 Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
15 Emerging Technologies & Digital Business Coursera O.P. Jindal Global University $49.00 View →
16 AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends Coursera Saïd Business School, University of Oxford $49.00 View →
17 AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT Coursera Vanderbilt University $49.00 View →
18 Advanced Content Creation and Marketing Design in Canva Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
19 Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
20 AI in Healthcare Capstone Coursera Stanford Medicine $49.00 View →
21 Build Apps with AI — From Idea to Working Product Coursera Vanderbilt University $49.00 View →
22 AI Code Generation for Everyone Coursera The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $49.00 View →
23 Rethink How You Decide with AI Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
24 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $49.00 View →
25 AI in Media Coursera Saïd Business School, University of Oxford $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $99.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $50.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 18 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan and Rutgers the State University of New Jersey — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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