Ever thought of learning AI without spending a rupee? Good news five free artificial intelligence courses are now live on the SWAYAM platform, crafted by experts at IIT Madras. Open to everyone from undergrad students to working professionals they offer flexible, credit-aligned learning across diverse fields. 

Here’s what’s on offer:

1.AI/ML using Python – a 36-hour course introducing students to programming, statistics, and AI fundamentals.

2.Cricket Analytics with AI – dive into sports data, predictive modelling, and performance analysis in about 25 hours.

3.AI in Physics – use ML tools to solve physics problems over a 45-hour program.

4.AI in Chemistry – explore molecular properties and reaction predictions with AI.

5.AI in Accounting – learn how AI integrates with finance and management practices. 

These courses are part of SWAYAM Plus an AI-enabled branch of the government’s MOOC portal designed to be accessible regardless of your academic background or coding experience. 

What makes these offerings especially noteworthy is their credit alignment. Institutions can adopt them for academic credit under the National Credit Framework, making them attractive to students who want to increase their employment capacity.

Its goal is simple but impressive: to make AI education inclusive and practical, so that it reaches students in all fields such as science, art, commerce and interdisciplinary studies. Each course includes practical case studies and real data, so that you can not only learn the principle but also its use in real life.

Whether you are a curious beginner or a professional who wants to further enhance your skills, these courses open the doors of the AI world. No prior expertise is required - need to learn and move forward.