IELTS is the English-language test most Indian learners take for study or work abroad. This page lists two courses that prepare you for it. One is free on edX, the other is on Coursera with a published certificate. Both are for beginners and run in English. The shortlist below lets you compare price, duration and certificate type so you can pick what fits your plan.
| Situation | Course to pick | Why it fits |
|---|
| Free option with certificate | UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation | Free on edX, 8 weeks, rated 4.8 by 70+ learners, gives a certificate |
| Coursera platform, short duration | IELTS Preparation | 1-month Coursera course, rated 4.6 by 2K+ learners, certificate available |
| Attribute | Free (edX) | Paid (Coursera) |
|---|
| Price | Free | Not published by the provider |
| Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Placement help | No | No |
| Duration | 8 weeks | 1 month |
| Provider | Courses offered | Price range | Certificate |
|---|
| edX | 1 | Free | Yes |
| Coursera | 1 | Not published by the provider | Yes |
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- Can I take IELTS preparation for free? Yes, the edX course is free and includes a certificate.
- How long does the Coursera IELTS course take? 1 month.
- Is the edX course self-paced? Yes, it is self-paced.
- What level is the Coursera course? Beginner.
- Do both courses offer a certificate? Yes.
- Which course has more ratings? The Coursera course has 2K+ ratings.
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