The IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate is a beginner-friendly online course designed to help you learn essential skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. Offered through Coursera, this program walks you through building real AI-powered applications—like chatbots—using tools such as Python, Flask, and JavaScript.

Over the course of six months (at around 4 hours per week), you’ll gain job-ready skills through hands-on labs and projects. You don’t need any prior programming or AI experience—just a passion for learning and access to the internet.

Once completed, you’ll receive a Professional Certificate from Coursera and a digital badge from IBM, which you can add to your resume or LinkedIn to show employers you’re ready for a career in AI development.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: Ongoing (enroll anytime)

• Program Type: Paid (with free trial and financial aid options on Coursera)

• Offered by: IBM

• Platform: Coursera

• Duration: ~6 months (4 hours/week)

• Level: Beginner

• Language: English

• Certificate: Yes (IBM certificate + digital badge)

• Eligibility: Open to everyone, worldwide

Benefits

• Earn a recognized IBM certificate and badge

• Work on real AI projects and chatbots

• Learn at your own pace with flexible deadlines

• Access to career support tools (resume reviews, job tips)

• Boost your LinkedIn profile and resume with IBM credentials

Skills You’ll Learn

• AI and Machine Learning

• Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

• Deep Learning & Neural Networks

• Computer Vision

• Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

• Cloud computing & software engineering

• Human-computer interaction

Course List (10 Courses)

1. Introduction to Software Engineering

2. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3. Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

4. Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

5. Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

6. Python for Data Science, AI & Development

7. Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

8. Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

9. Generative AI: Elevate Your Software Development Career

10. Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

Eligibility

• No previous experience required

• Open to learners from any country

• Must have a computer and internet access

• Motivation to learn AI and software development

How to Apply?

1. Visit Coursera.org.

2. Search “IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate”.

3. Click Enroll for Free (7-day free trial or apply for financial aid).

4. Choose a plan and start learning at your own pace.

Apply Now

For more information and to enroll in the program, visit the official Coursera platform.