FREE - 2x AI Online Courses (Prompt Engineering & Programming; Building Custom LLMs) @ Columbia University
Expired: April 30, 2026
Assuming you will be actually doing these AI & Data Science courses instead of saving them to your account and never looking at them again, note that the estimated time commitment is 4-5 hours per week for two weeks. The former module (prompt engineering) is also rated as lower perceived effort than the latter (1/4 vs 3/4 - I have no idea what those ratings mean though).
Both courses presume basic Python programming knowledge. The former operates within Google Colab using Open AI and DeepSeek APIs. Happy learning!
~ From the email:
Greetings,
For a limited time, you can enroll in two of Columbia University’s newest and most popular AI courses for free through April 30, 2026, on Columbia+!
This initiative reflects our commitment to making the expertise of our world-renowned faculty more accessible to learners everywhere.
Each course includes full access to instructional materials, video lectures, and assessments at no cost. Upon completion, learners will also have the option to purchase a verified certificate of completion for only $20.
Prompt Engineering & Programming with OpenAI(plus.columbia.edu)
- Learn to design prompts, code with the OpenAI API, and build LLM features that improve workflows, automate tasks, and drive innovation.
Building Customized LLMs with OpenAI(plus.columbia.edu)
- Develop advanced skills customizing and deploying large language models via hands-on projects, covering RAG, fine-tuning, applications.
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- Columbia+ is Columbia University's online platform to engage alumni and lifelong learners from around the world. With a mix of on-demand, live-online, and executive education programs, Columbia+ offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. From artificial intelligence and data science to public health, leadership, and the arts, it's your gateway to a world of educational opportunities.
