Athira Sethu
Kochi, 23 May 2025
A recent Forbes article points out that knowing the basics of generative AI is no longer sufficient, particularly for those working in technical fields. In order to be competitive in today’s labor market and command better pay, they need to up their skills and learn to harness AI-powered tools. As industries continue to be shaped by AI, those professionals who know how to use such tools effectively will be in great demand.
How do you select the appropriate courses that can propel you to a lucrative career? Forbes has listed 13 specialized AI courses that can improve your worth in the job market and lead you to success.
Here are some of the free AI courses to look at:
- Neural Networks – ML Concepts by Google for Developers
- Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing by IBM, through Coursera (Financial aid available)
- Machine Learning Crash Course by Google for Developers
- Intro to PyTorch and Neural Networks by Codecademy (Certificate requires a paid subscription)
- Machine Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng, through Coursera
- Applied Machine Learning in Python by the University of Michigan, through Coursera
- Deep Learning Lecture Series 2020 by DeepMind & UCL, on YouTube
Apart from that, IBM SkillsBuild provides a variety of AI courses that focus on the requirements of today’s industry:
- Explore Text-to-Speech with Generative AI
- Create Your First Chatbot
- Apply Generative AI to Software Development
- IBM Granite Models for Developing Software
- Classifying Data with Open Source LLMs
- Summarizing Data with IBM Granite
Forbes also emphasizes the need to define clear objectives while pursuing these AI courses. You need to begin with the tasks in your existing job and analyze how AI can make your efforts more productive and efficient. Adhering to a structured learning process, you will be able to assure that your efforts towards learning AI will result in actual career advancement.
As the need for AI training continues to expand, enrolling in the right courses will keep you ahead of the curve in your industry and create new prospects for higher-paying jobs.
