Generative AI Courses

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Top 3 Generative AI Courses for 2026

Ranked by learner rating across our 52 Generative AI (GenAI) programs

Rank #1

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Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact

  • 4.9 out of 5
  • 5.3K+ learners
  • 10 weeks

Cohort starts: 21st Oct ’26 4 Days Left

Rank #2

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Applied Generative AI Specialization

  • 4.8 out of 5
  • 4K+ learners
  • 16 weeks

Cohort starts: 20th Oct ’26 3 Days Left

Rank #3

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Agentic AI Systems: Build, Deploy & Scale

  • 4.5 out of 5
  • 200+ learners
  • 8 weeks

Cohort starts: 21st Oct ’26 4 Days Left

Empowering Millions Through Professional Learning

Generative AI (GenAI) Skills You Will Build

The core capabilities you’ll practice across Generative AI programs

  • Agentic AI and Autonomous AI
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • AI Workflow Automation
  • Enterprise AI Integrations
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Governance
  • Generative AI
  • Multimodal AI
  • AI Product Development
  • LLM Operations
  • Production Ready AI Deployment
  • LLM Application and Development
  • Multi Agent System Design

Universities and Technology Partners Behind These Programs

Michigan Engineering Professional Education
Google
PMI (Project Management Institute)
AWS Partner
Microsoft
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Scrum Alliance
PeopleCert
Scaled Agile
Virginia Tech
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact

  • 4.9 out of 5
  • 5.3K+ learners
  • 10 weeks

Cohort starts: 21st Oct ’264 days left

  • Intermediate to advanced
  • Live cohort
View more about Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact

Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact is a live cohort certificate program offered with Virginia Tech, rated 4.9 out of 5 by 5.3K+ learners. Runs 10 weeks. Best for experienced practitioners.

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Applied Generative AI Specialization

  • 4.8 out of 5
  • 4K+ learners
  • 16 weeks

Cohort starts: 20th Oct ’263 days left

  • Intermediate to advanced
  • Live cohort
View more about Applied Generative AI Specialization

Applied Generative AI Specialization is a live cohort certificate program offered with Michigan Engineering Professional Education, rated 4.8 out of 5 by 4K+ learners. Runs 16 weeks. Best for experienced practitioners.

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Agentic AI Systems: Build, Deploy & Scale

  • 4.5 out of 5
  • 200+ learners
  • 8 weeks

Cohort starts: 21st Oct ’264 days left

  • Intermediate to advanced
  • Live cohort
View more about Agentic AI Systems: Build, Deploy & Scale

Agentic AI Systems: Build, Deploy & Scale is a live cohort certificate program offered with Columbia Engineering Executive Education - SL, rated 4.5 out of 5 by 200+ learners. Runs 8 weeks. Best for experienced practitioners.

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Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization

  • 4.9 out of 5
  • 5.3K+ learners
  • 12 weeks

Cohort starts: 23rd Oct ’266 days left

  • Intermediate to advanced
  • Live cohort
View more about Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization

Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization is a live cohort certificate program offered with Microsoft, rated 4.9 out of 5 by 5.3K+ learners. Runs 12 weeks. Best for experienced practitioners.

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Generative AI Applications for Leaders

  • 4.5 out of 5
  • 700+ learners
  • 12 weeks
  • Intermediate to advanced
View more about Generative AI Applications for Leaders

Generative AI Applications for Leaders is an online certificate program offered with Michigan Engineering Professional Education, rated 4.5 out of 5 by 700+ learners. Runs 12 weeks. Best for experienced practitioners.

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Generative AI Courses Overview

The Generative AI courses offered by Simplilearn cover various topics that help students learn generative AI, along with and utilize different generative models and tools. These include foundational AI concepts, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and the creation of AI-driven applications.

The courses also explore how generative AI works, the practical implementation of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and others. After completion, learners gain hands on experience to build LLM apps and models for common use cases like text generation and creating content.

There's no single prerequisite. It depends on the course. Some beginners, leadership and strategy-focused courses need no coding or math background, since they're built around decision-making, use cases, and understanding AI's business impact.

Technical GenAI programs assume comfort with writing Python code, basic exception handling, and core AI/ML ideas. Some math (linear algebra, probability, basic calculus) comes into play once you get into how models actually work, so it's worth checking the syllabus for topics like retrieval augmented generation (rag), large language models, or fine tuning to see how technical a course really gets before assuming it's beginner-friendly end to end.

If you're non-technical and want the leadership path, you're fine as-is. If you're aiming for the technical side, a Python refresher and a light pass on stats and linear algebra will help you keep pace.

Simplilearn's GenAI courses are taught and advised by people who build AI systems for a living, alongside faculty from leading universities.

Program advisors and trainers include:

We select every instructor by checking their educational background, industry experience, and teaching ability, so each course stays grounded in real, current AI practice.

After completing a generative AI course, learners will earn a professional certificate from Simplilearn and an associated institution such as Michigan Engineering, Oxford, Virginia Tech, Duke University, EICTA IIT Kanpur, or IITM Pravartak. The certifications are recognized within the industry and can enhance career opportunities globally.

Support level depends on the course type. Instructor-led and advanced programs include mentor guidance sessions, doubt clarification, and project assistance, with technical queries addressed directly rather than routed only through generic TA support.

Select courses also offer Flexi Learn access, which lets you revisit class recordings to stay aligned with your cohort. Review the specific support structure for your course, since format and depth vary across programs.

Yes. Post-completion access typically includes:

  • Lifetime access to e-learning content, including videos and digital resources on the learning platform.

  • Recorded live sessions for review or catch-up.

  • Downloadable resources, including templates and checklists for on-the-job use.

  • Alumni network access for continued networking and industry updates.

Know More About Generative AI Courses

Simplilearn’s Generative AI courses, best suited for data scientists, software engineers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts, offer learners a comprehensive understanding of AI principles, techniques, and applications. These courses focus on the most in-demand skills in Generative AI, moving beyond theoretical understanding into practical learning.

The Growing Global Need to Learn Generative AI

Generative AI has moved past text and image generation into agentic AI, tools that reason, plan, and execute tasks on their own, and hiring is shifting with it. AI-skilled professionals now earn a 56% wage premium, and generative AI expertise commands an average salary of $174,727 annually, according to industry salary data.

Demand splits into two tracks. For using GenAI tools, prompt engineering job listings jumped from roughly 6,000 to over 22,000 in a year, per Stanford's AI Index. For building GenAI tools, Gartner projects 80% of the engineering workforce will need to reskill, while the agentic AI market itself is set to grow from around $10 billion to nearly $95 billion at a 55%+ annual growth rate. Over half of enterprises will favor workflow-focused AI by 2028.

Either path, applying these tools or engineering them, puts you ahead of a market still catching up to its own demand.

Benefits of Enrolling in Generative AI Courses

Generative AI tools and applications are used in numerous business models across various industry sectors. Enrolling in Generative AI courses will improve your ability to create innovative and intelligent systems to generate new content.

These courses provide in-depth knowledge of trending AI techniques, enhance problem-solving skills, and open up career opportunities in various fields. They also foster creativity and allow for the development of personalized AI applications.

Our Generative AI Courses Duration And Fees

Program Name Duration Fees
Professional Certificate in Applied Generative AI & Agentic AI (Duke University) 12 weeks $2,995
Applied Generative AI Specialization (Michigan Engineering) 16 weeks $2,995
Generative AI Applications for Leaders (Michigan Engineering) 12 weeks $2,490
Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization (Microsoft) 12 weeks $2,399
Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact (Microsoft) 10 weeks $2,399
Agentic AI for Leaders: Systems, Design & Impact (UCSB PaCE) 10 weeks $2,999
Virginia Tech Applied Agentic AI: Systems Design & Impact 10 weeks $2,999
Virginia Tech Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization 12 weeks $2,990
Oxford Programme in Organising for AI 12 weeks $3,390
AI Accelerator Program: From Prompts to Agentic Workflows 8 weeks ₹50,000
Professional Certificate Program in Agentic AI & Multi-Agent Systems (Vishlesan I-Hub, TIH of IIT Patna) 10 weeks ₹99,999
Professional Certificate Course in GenAI and Agentic AI (EICTA, IIT Kanpur) 5 months ₹1,53,000
Professional Certificate Course in Generative AI and Machine Learning (EICTA, IIT Kanpur) 11 months ₹1,53,400
Postgraduate Program in AI, ML and Agentic AI - I-DAPT, IIT (BHU) 8 months ₹1,40,000
Professional Certificate in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Control Systems (IITM Pravartak) 6 months ₹1,40,000
Advanced Executive Program in Applied Generative AI (IITM Pravartak) 5 months ₹1,40,000
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Tools and Platforms Used in Our Generative AI (GenAI) Courses

Get hands-on with the platforms and tools covered across our Generative AI programs

Azure AI Studio
ChatGPT
Dalle.2
Gemini
Gradio
Hugging Face
JUPYTER
Langchain
Microsoft Copilot
Open AI
python
Stability AI
Streamlit

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What Learners Say About Our Generative AI (GenAI) Courses

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Biplab Datta

Advisor, Management Consultant, AdvisoryCloud

"The Applied Generative AI Specialization Program enhanced my understanding of leveraging AI in the retail sector. As a management consultant, I gained valuable insights into applying Generative AI to real-world challenges, supporting my goal of driving innovative AI initiatives and exploring new opp..."

William Harrison

Deputy CIO, Transformation and Strategy, Maryland Department of Transportation

"I truly enjoyed the class. The well-structured program provided engaging and relevant content, laying a strong foundation for my AWS ML Engineer Associate certification. The insights gained have strengthened my AI ML expertise, helping me drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency ..."

Generative AI (GenAI) Instructors and Mentors

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Amitendra Srivastava

Chief Data Scientist at Intelytica,

Amitendra’s expertise lies in utilizing data analysis and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems and drive strategic decisions. As Chief Data Scientist, he leverages the power of data to create value and drive innovation.

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Armando Galeana

Founder and CEO at Ubhuru Technologies,

A seasoned data science leader, with extensive experience in digital transformation. Throughout his career, Armando has leveraged his vast expertise in AI & ML to build infrastructure, create new lines of business and drive global implementations.

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Madhusudhanan Baskaran

IITM Pravartak - Principal Faculty,

Dr. Baskaran, with 31 years of experience in AI/ML and a Ph.D. in AI, is a Principal Faculty at IITM Pravartak, has expertise spanning Deep Learning, NLP, IoT, and Generative AI, and noted contributions in multimodal AI systems, drone data analytics, and AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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Max Goff

GenAI Consultant , Ex KPMG Spark,

Max is a Seasoned Data Scientist and big data engineer with 30+ years of experience in ML, big data, and computer programming. Known for his expertise in GenAI, NLP, and process improvement, Max has consistently driven innovation and growth across organizations.

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Raghav Goel

Generative AI & Data Science Consultant,

A passionate and successful corporate trainer who has delivered 150+ training sessions for corporates in India, Middle East, USA, and South East Asia for corporate clients like Publicis Sapient, KPMG, Capgemini, Coforge, ITC, DXC, Huawei, and IBM.

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Sean Wiggins

Executive Director, CVN, Columbia Engineering,

As the Executive Director of CVN, Sean guides the team to serve the Columbia Engineering community by curating and ensuring the quality of remote curricular offerings and driving innovative pedagogical practice to transform teaching and learning from in-person to hybrid and remote modalities.

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Vijay Rajandram, PhD

Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management,

Vijay Rajandram, PhD is a highly accomplished and strategic leader with extensive experience in transforming business models, driving business development, delivering digital transformations, and embedding data in business decisions.

Generative AI (GenAI) Courses: Frequently Asked Questions

Our generative AI courses are suitable for professionals in technical, commercial, and strategic roles, such as:

  • Software developers and engineers exploring applied and agentic AI systems

  • AI, ML, and data professionals building skills in large language models, GenAI tools, and implementation procedures

  • Product professionals who work on AI-powered products, copilots, and smart user experiences

  • Business leaders and functional heads evaluating real world use cases to incorporate ai into their strategy.

  • Analysts, consultants, and decision-makers looking to apply AI in research, planning, and business problem-solving

  • Early-career professionals and career switchers starting with a gen AI course or broader applied learning path

*All salary figures referenced are based on data reported by employees on Glassdoor. These figures are estimates and may vary depending on location, experience level, company policies, and market conditions. Actual compensation may differ.