- Fee
- Free
- Duration
- 1 month
- Per week
- 2 hrs
IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Time needed
- 6 hrs a week
- Schedule
- Flexible
- Mode
- Self-paced
- Experience needed
- None
- Language
- English
- Next batch
- Ask an advisor
- Certified by
- Industry body
Edzopp verdict
A solid option. Its biggest strengths are flexibility and value. The weak spot is career support, so check that before you pay.
Coursera doesn’t publish learner ratings, so this course gets a neutral learner score: no bonus, no penalty.
How we score coursesWho it’s for
Best for
- Beginners who want a full path into AI engineering
- Developers moving into LLM work
- Students building an AI portfolio
Not ideal for
- Experienced ML engineers
- People wanting a short course
About this course
IBM's long-form route into generative AI engineering, from Python and machine learning to transformers, fine-tuning LLMs and RAG with LangChain, in 16 courses (about 188 hours). ₹1,888 a month on Coursera; Coursera suggests about 6 months at 6 hours a week (roughly ₹11,300). Rated 4.7 from 1 lakh+ reviews.
Summary written by Edzopp. Always check the provider’s brochure for the final syllabus.
What you’ll learn
- 1Introduction to AI and generative AI
- 2Prompt engineering basics
- 3Python for data science and AI
- 4Building generative AI apps with Python and Flask
- 5Machine learning and deep learning basics
- 6LLM architecture, transformers and fine-tuning
- 7AI agents with RAG and LangChain
- 8Project: generative AI app with RAG
Skills and tools
Credential and career support
- Certificate issued by
- IBM (Industry body)
- Credential type
- Professional Certificate
- Career support
- Not included
- Included
- Capstone project
- Typical roles after
- AI engineer, GenAI product lead, AI solutions consultant
Fees and EMI
EMI figures are indicative and exclude interest unless marked no-cost. Ask an advisor about current scholarships.
Common questions
Can I do this course while working?
Yes. It needs about 6 hours a week, at your own pace.
Who is eligible?
No work experience is required. The course is pitched at beginner level.
Who issues the certificate?
You receive a professional certificate from IBM, delivered with Coursera.
Is EMI available?
This course is paid in one go; EMI isn’t offered.
When is the next batch?
Coursera runs batches regularly and doesn’t publish a fixed date. Request a free call and an advisor will confirm the next start date for you.
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