Once again, the most popular online course comes from Google on Coursera. Introduction to AI is the first course in a new specialization that evolved from last year’s #1, AI Essentials. With over 384,000 enrollments, this single course attracted more students than every course on edX and FutureLearn combined.
That an AI course tops the list is no surprise. Over 2.7 million enrollments went to AI courses this past year, and one in five new Coursera courses focused on artificial intelligence.
In 2025, Class Central‘s catalog grew by over 100,000 courses and resources. Our picks are based on enrollment figures, over 20 million bookmarks from our learners, and a handful of team favorites.
But this is a discovery list, not a raw popularity ranking. We filtered out white-labeled courses that appear under multiple brand names, and intentionally included courses from smaller platforms, even when we lacked enrollment data. The goal: help you find the courses worth your time.
Start the year off with something worth learning:
- Advanced RAG, agentic AI with LangChain, and Claude Code for when you’d rather not code at all
- Ethical hacking with Kali Linux, the hacker mindset, and why AI security keeps CSOs up at night
- Python automation, Rust for the brave, and the tricky parts of JavaScript nobody warned you about
- Yale’s guide to job hunting, AI-powered job search, and LinkedIn marketing that actually works
- Psychedelic medicine from Johns Hopkins, the psychology of weight loss, and your gut-brain connection explained
- DaVinci Resolve mastery, intermediate 3D printing, and filling sketchbooks like you mean it
- The science of happiness, your brain on decisions, and well-being for parents
- Gold vs. Bitcoin from Duke, real estate fundamentals from Oxford, and Excel formulas for finance nerds
Our picks are based on enrollment figures, over 20 million bookmarks from our learners, and a handful of team favorites.
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Most Popular Online Courses (2026 Edition)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Data Science and Analytics
- Software Development and Programming
- Business and Management
- Professional Skills and Career Development
- Digital Marketing and Growth
- Cybersecurity and Information Security
- Art, Design and Creative Technologies
- Healthcare and Medical Education
- Finance and Accounting
- Science and Research
- Language Learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Writing with Generative AI
University of California, Davis via Coursera
Production-Grade AI Project Tutorial – Build and Deploy
via freeCodeCamp
Artificial Intelligence in National Security
King’s College London via edX
Local LLMs via Ollama & LM Studio – The Practical Guide
via Udemy
Applying Generative AI in Everyday Professional Tasks
via CodeSignal
LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Predicting Failures with Machine Learning
MathWorks via edX
Build AI Agents with n8n
via Zero To Mastery
Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding
University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
AI Engineer Agentic Track: The Complete Agent & MCP Course
via Udemy
Combine Vibe Coding and n8n to Build Real AI Apps
via freeCodeCamp
AI Engineering: Customizing LLMs for Business (Fine-Tuning LLMs with QLoRA & AWS)
via Zero To Mastery
DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners
via Udemy
Intro to Claude AI
via Scrimba
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Clemson University via Coursera
AI Agents & Workflows – The Practical Guide
via Udemy
Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems
University of California, Davis via Coursera
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis
Maven Analytics via Coursera
Generative AI for Everyone in 2025
via CodeSignal
MCP Masterclass: Complete Guide to MCP in Python
via Udemy
Introduction to AI
Arm Education via edX
Object-Centric Process Mining
RWTH Aachen University via edX
Ultimate RAG Bootcamp Using Langchain,LangGraph & Langsmith
via Udemy
Using Generative AI Ethically at Work
via LinkedIn Learning
Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Use AI for Everyday Tasks
Microsoft via edX
Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education
IBM via Coursera
AI Automation: Build LLM Apps & AI-Agents with n8n & APIs
via Udemy
Leveraging the Power of Social Intelligence in the Age of AI
via LinkedIn Learning
Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
Transforming Business with AI Agents: Autonomous Efficiency and Decision-Making
via LinkedIn Learning
Introduction to OpenAI
KodeKloud via Coursera
Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI
Microsoft via Coursera
Coordinating OpenAI Agents Workflows in TypeScript
via CodeSignal
Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
AI for Social Professionals: Social Work, Psychology, and More
via FutureLearn
Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks
Google via Coursera
Mastering Microsoft 365 CoPilot & AI Agents
via Udemy
Zero-Shot and Few-Shot Learning
via Udacity
Introduction to AI
Google via Coursera
Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers
IBM via Coursera
AI for Finance Specialization
via Corporate Finance Institute
Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph
IBM via Coursera
AI Fundamentals in Financial Services
Saïd Business School via Coursera
Building and Evaluating Advanced RAG Applications
DeepLearning.AI via Independent
Generative and Agentic AI
Saïd Business School via Coursera
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI
IBM via Coursera
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery
Fractal Analytics via Coursera
Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Discovering Ethical AI
via Udacity
Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science–Pilani (BITS–Pilani) via Coursera
Gemini API by Google
via Udacity
Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Foundations of Deep Learning: Concepts and Applications
NPTEL via Swayam
LLMOps: Building Real-World Applications With Large Language Models
via Udacity
n8n – AI Agents, AI Automations & AI Voice Agents (No-code!)
via Udemy
Unsupervised Algorithms in Machine Learning
University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
Introduction to Responsible AI with Google Cloud
via Udacity
Business and Management
Communicating with Clarity and Confidence as a Project Manager
via CodeSignal
AI Training for Product Professionals
via Pragmatic Institute
How to Start Your Fashion Company: Design Your Line (Live Online)
via CourseHorse
Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership
EDHEC Business School via Coursera
Bespoke Inventory Systems: Design & Build for Small Businesses
Aberystwyth University via FutureLearn
Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
The Manager’s Guide to Career Conversations in the Age of AI
via LinkedIn Learning
The AI Ethics Course 2025: Work with AI Responsibly
via Udemy
AI for Business with ChatGPT and Copilot
via Noble Desktop
Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change
Harvard University via edX
Test and Validate Your Business Idea or Product
via Skillshare
Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera
Corporate & Business Strategy
via Corporate Finance Institute
Foundations of Sustainability and ESG
Saïd Business School via Coursera
Market Research and Competitive Analysis
Microsoft via Coursera
Make Money Online for Beginners: The Step-by-Step Guide to Start Growing an Income
via Skillshare
Product Strategy and Roadmapping
Microsoft via Coursera
Project Management: How to be a Successful Project Manager
Coventry University via FutureLearn
Foundations of Business Analysis
SAP via Coursera
Business Skills: A Global Perspective – I
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam
AI Governance
Saïd Business School via Coursera
Elevate Your Project Management Skills
via CodeSignal
Project Management Essentials
Howard University via Coursera
New Models of Business in Society
University of Virginia via Coursera
Create a High-Performing Team
Google via Coursera
Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users
Workday via Coursera
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Management
NPTEL via Swayam
Cybersecurity and Information Security
Hacker Mindset & Attack Strategies for Hardware Experts
via TrainSec
AI for Cyber Security
Macquarie University via Coursera
Offensive Security Pathway
via Udemy
An Employee’s Guide to Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State University via Coursera
Windows Security Researcher
via TrainSec
Advanced Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Network Hacking & Security
via Zero To Mastery
Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows
University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
Cybersecurity basics for everyone
Universitat Politècnica de València via edX
Cybersecurity for Citizens and Professionals
University of Padova via FutureLearn
Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer
Vanderbilt University via Coursera
Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux
IBM via Coursera
Cyber Security Management and Leadership
Macquarie University via Coursera
Cybersecurity for Beginners
via Zero To Mastery
Art, Design and Creative Technologies
Drawing on Everything: Discovering Your Creative Voice
via Skillshare
Influence Through Storytelling Design
via Pragmatic Institute
The Sketchbook Fillers’ Club: Four Powerful Guidelines for Stunning Spreads
via Skillshare
3D Printing Unlocked: Intermediate Design Techniques
University of Alaska Fairbanks via edX
The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image
California Institute of the Arts via Coursera
Canva Social Media Masterclass Graphic Design Video Editing
via Udemy
DaVinci Resolve 20 Masterclass: The Complete Video Editing & Color Grading Class
via Skillshare
Canva Design Essentials
via Skillshare
Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals
Microsoft via Coursera
Revit Mechanical Course
via Noble Desktop
Getting Started as a Digital Artist: Fundamentals for Artistic Expression
via Skillshare
Design Fundamentals with AI
Adobe via Coursera
Residential Interior Design
via VDCI
Software Development and Programming
The Tricky Parts of JavaScript
via Scrimba
Harvard CS50’s Introduction to Cybersecurity – Full University Course
via freeCodeCamp
Vibe Coding: AI-Driven Software Development and Testing
via Udemy
Large Data Handling Techniques
via CodeSignal
Enrollments: 366 | Bookmarks: 10
CS251: Great Ideas in Theoretical Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University via Independent
Python Machine Learning Advanced
via Noble Desktop
Unity Development – The Basics of the Unity Game Engine
via Skillshare
Ultimate DevOps and Cloud Interview Guide
via Udemy
Automation and Scripting with Python
Microsoft via Coursera
Learn Linux
via Boot.dev
Building an Image Generation Service With PHP Laravel
via CodeSignal
Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera
Complete 2025 Python Bootcamp: Learn Python from Scratch
via Udemy
Object Oriented Programming in Java
IBM via Coursera
Hardware and Operating System Foundations I
Illinois Institute of Technology via Coursera
Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a
Illinois Institute of Technology via Coursera
Advanced Web Layouts
University of California, Davis via Coursera
Learn Node.js
via Scrimba
Hello, Python!
Google via Coursera
Mastering System Design: From Basics to Cracking Interviews
via Udemy
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (Live Online)
via CourseHorse
Backend Developer with Python
via Udacity
Getting Started with Laravel
via Independent
Certified Full Stack Developer
via freeCodeCamp
Learn Rust
via Independent
Digital Marketing and Growth
Advanced AI Techniques for Product Marketing
via Pragmatic Institute
Multichannel Content Marketing
Adobe via Coursera
Linkedin Marketing for Creative Professionals: Grow your Personal Brand
via Skillshare
Marketing in the New Digital Era
via FutureLearn
Marketing Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research via Coursera
AI for Marketing Course
via HubSpot Academy
Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career
IBM via Coursera
Essential Marketing Frameworks
University of Washington via Coursera
Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing
IBM via Coursera
AI in Digital and Social Media Marketing
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam
Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Data Science and Analytics
Working with Cultural Data: A Creative Approach
University of Glasgow via FutureLearn
Harnessing data for healthcare advancement
University of Cambridge via edX
Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming
University of Geneva via Coursera
Data Analysis and Visualization with Python
Microsoft via Coursera
Analyze Data to Action Decisions
via CodeSignal
SQL Fundamentals
via DataCamp
Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma
Genentech via Coursera
Data Analyst in Power BI
via DataCamp
NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists
University of Michigan via Coursera
Understanding Data Topics
via DataCamp
Applied Statistics for Data Analytics
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Data Analytics using ChatGPT with Excel and Python
Microsoft via Great Learning
Data Storytelling
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Time Series in Python
via DataCamp
Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel
Microsoft via Coursera
Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera
Excel Skills for Statistics and Data Analysis: Intermediate
Macquarie University via Coursera
Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building
Google via Coursera
Business Intelligence with PowerBI: From Data to Strategic Decisions
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam
Data Analytics and Visualization with MS Power BI
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam
Introduction to Applied Business Analytics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science–Pilani (BITS–Pilani) via Coursera
Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials
Macquarie University via Coursera
Basic Engineering Mathematics
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science–Pilani (BITS–Pilani) via Coursera
A/B Testing for Business Analysts
via Udacity
Intro to SQL
via Scrimba
Finance and Accounting
Gold and Bitcoin
Duke University via Coursera
Fundamentals of Real Estate Investment
University of Oxford via edX
Applied Finance in Python
via DataCamp
Impact Investment Finance
Duke University via Coursera
Forex and Options Trading
State Bank of India via edX
Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance
via Corporate Finance Institute
Finance for Non-finance Professionals
University of Cambridge via edX
Basic Financial Literacy
Indian School of Business via Coursera
Investment Banking & Private Equity Modeling Specialization
via Corporate Finance Institute
Advanced Excel for Financial Modeling
via Noble Desktop
Excel for Finance – From Basics to Advanced
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam
Foundations of Finance
University of Cambridge via Coursera
Accounting for Financial Analysts Specialization
via Corporate Finance Institute
Healthcare and Medical Education
Psychedelic Science and Medicine
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
New Perspectives on Metabolism: From Gut to Brain
Taipei Medical University via FutureLearn
Cannabis Harvest & Curing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
Parkinson’s MOOC
University of Tasmania via Independent
Psychology of Weight Loss
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) via Coursera
Supporting Children and Young People’s Emotional Well-Being
University of York via FutureLearn
Healthy Eating for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
Taipei Medical University via FutureLearn
Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
Data and Electronic Health Records
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
Ageing Well with MS
University of Tasmania via Independent
Holistic Healing: Knowing the Self (Live Online)
via CourseHorse
Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry
University of Glasgow via Coursera
Professional Skills and Career Development
Behavioural Science at Work: Applying Behavioural Insights to Boost Business Performance
Durham University via FutureLearn
The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose
Yale University via Coursera
Level Up Your Communication & Listening Skills
via CodeSignal
Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut
University of Virginia via Coursera
Happiness Skills
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad via Coursera
Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act
Deep Teaching Solutions via Coursera
Self-Management Skills
via VDCI
Becoming Your Best Self at Work
University of Alberta via Coursera
Soft Skills For Tech Professionals
University of Cape Town via edX
Communication Skills : Mastering Communication
via Udemy
How to Seek Feedback Effectively
Deakin University via FutureLearn
Notion for Creatives: Supercharge Your Creativity By Organizing Your Life
via Skillshare
Building Resilience
via LinkedIn Learning
Solve Problems with Critical Thinking
via CodeSignal
The Science of Well-Being for Parents
Yale University via Coursera
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Google via Coursera
Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear
Deep Teaching Solutions via Coursera
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
University of Cambridge via Coursera
How to Write A Resume to Get Hired
via Udacity
Science and Research
Observing Earth From Space
University of Edinburgh via Coursera
The Power of Languages
University of York via FutureLearn
Biotech — From Science to Business
Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) via Coursera
Corpus linguistics and new technologies: data, language and society
Lancaster University via edX
Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World
University of Leeds via FutureLearn
The Regenerative Agriculture Revolution
EIT Food via edX
Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) via Coursera
Language Learning
Introductory Spanish for the Workplace
Universidad Anáhuac via Coursera
Learn Italian
via Rosetta Stone
English For Tech Professionals
University of Cape Town via edX
Learn Spanish
via Babbel
B1 English for Developers
via freeCodeCamp
Learn Hindi
via Rosetta Stone
Korean 101: Essential Expressions
Sungkyunkwan University via Coursera
Learn Norwegian
via Babbel
Mandarin Chinese Level 1 – Mastering HSK 1
MandarinX via edX
Learn Japanese
via Rosetta Stone
Learn Danish
via Babbel
Arabic for non-Arabic speakers II
Qatar University via edX
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