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IBM

IBM supplies professional-certificate programs hosted on Coursera, including AI engineering, AI development and AI product management. The learning objectives, starting knowledge, workloads and award wording differ by program. IBM is the program provider; Coursera manages the relevant enrollment and subscription route.

Available programs (13)

IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate

Price
Coursera Plus Monthly : USD 59 / month regular
No promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms

United States on 2 October 2026

No promotional price stated in the checked source.

Monthly USD 59 and annual USD 399 are alternative recurring access plans. There is no guaranteed total completion period. IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate page explicitly displays Included with Coursera Plus.

Duration
The provider page banner estimates 6 months at 4 hours per week. The FAQ estimates 6-8 months at 3-5 hours per week, noting that each course takes 4-6 weeks.
Level
Beginner
Format
Online, flexible, self-paced 10-course Professional Certificate with hands-on labs and projects.
Credential
Professional Certificate
Prerequisites
The banner states no prior AI or programming experience is required. The FAQ outlines progression expectations, stating 'courses 1-5' do not require programming knowledge, while the 'final two courses' require proficiency in programming and software engineering principles.

IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate

Price
Coursera Plus Monthly : USD 59 / month regular
No promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms

United States on 2 October 2026

No promotional price stated in the checked source.

Monthly USD 59 and annual USD 399 are alternative recurring access plans. There is no guaranteed total completion period. IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate page explicitly displays Included with Coursera Plus.

Duration
3 months to complete at 10 hours a week
Level
Beginner
Format
Online, flexible, self-paced 10-course Professional Certificate with hands-on activities and projects.
Credential
Professional Certificate
Prerequisites
No prior experience required.

IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Facts checked 15 Oct 2026

Price
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Exact public per-program checkout amount is not stated; use the separately sourced minimum eligible provider plan scenario.

Time
4 months at 10 hours a week
Level
Intermediate
Credential
Professional Certificate

Shareable certificate; may be added to LinkedIn, resume/CV and shared on social media or in a performance review.

Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Python and Jupyter Notebooks, plus high-school mathematics or mathematics for machine learning.

IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Price
Coursera Plus Monthly : USD 59 / month regular
No promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms

United States on 2 October 2026

No promotional price stated in the checked source.

Monthly USD 59 and annual USD 399 are alternative recurring access plans. There is no guaranteed total completion period. IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate page explicitly displays Included with Coursera Plus.

Duration
Estimated 6 months at 6 hours a weekself-paced
Level
Beginner
Format
Online, self-paced 16-course series
Credential
Professional Certificate
Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy; no prior experience required.

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Duration
4 months at 10 hours a week
Level
Beginner level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
Required: None. Recommended: Familiarity with computers and high school math; knowledge of calculus and linear algebra is an asset for the last few courses.

IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate

Duration
6 months at 10 hours a week
Level
Beginner level
Format
Completely online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
Required: Basic IT literacy, knowledge of IT infrastructure, and familiarity working with Windows, Linux, or MacOS. Recommended: Prior computer programming experience and high school math.

IBM AI Foundations for Business Specialization

Duration
4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
Level
Beginner level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The provider states that no prior experience or knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science is required.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Duration
1 week at 10 hours a week (provider headline)the four modules are listed at 4, 3, 4 and 3 hours to complete
Level
Beginner level
Format
Online course on Coursera, flexible schedule, learn at your own pacevideos, readings, graded quizzes, hands-on labs and a final project
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
No prerequisite is listed: the page shows a "Recommended experience" label without details and says the course is suitable for everyone, including professionals, enthusiasts, and students interested in learning the fundamentals of AI.
Facts checked 7 October 2026 against IBM’s official page ·
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IBM Machine Learning Professional Certificate

Duration
3 months to complete at 10 hours a week
Level
Intermediate level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The provider recommends familiarity with programming on a Python development environment, a fundamental understanding of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics, as well as a background in math, statistics, and computer programming.

Generative AI for Data Scientists Specialization

Duration
under 1 month4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
Level
Intermediate level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The FAQ states 'No experience is necessary' but also notes 'Prior data science experience is helpful'.

Generative AI for Software Developers Specialization

Duration
1 month or less4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
Level
Intermediate level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The FAQ states 'This Professional Certificate is open to anyone with any job and academic background', while the header lists 'Intermediate level' and 'Recommended experience'.

IBM RAG and Agentic AI Professional Certificate

Duration
8 weeks at 3 hours a week
Level
Advanced level
Format
Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The provider requires working knowledge of Python programming and a fundamental knowledge of web development and AI concepts.

IBM AI Enterprise Workflow Specialization

Duration
Headline: 2 months to complete at 10 hours a week. FAQ: The entire specialization will require 35-40 hours of study.
Level
Advanced level
Format
Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Credential
Provider-issued course certificate
Prerequisites
The provider explicitly requires a fundamental understanding of Linear Algebra, sampling, probability theory, probability distributions, descriptive and inferential statistical concepts, machine learning techniques and best practices, plus a practiced understanding of Python and data science packages (NumPy, Pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn). Familiarity with IBM Watson Studio and the design thinking process is also required. An FAQ section further notes it is highly recommended to have at least a basic working knowledge of design thinking and Watson Studio prior to taking the course. Course 1 includes a Readiness Exam to test preparation.
Facts checked 15 October 2026 against IBM’s official page ·
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· Next check November 2026

Credential policy

The AI Product Manager program describes a shareable Professional Certificate from IBM and a project portfolio. The AI Developer page separately describes a Professional Certificate from Coursera and a digital badge from IBM. The reviewed pages do not state credential expiry or renewal; do not assume all IBM awards share identical terms. · Source Source

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