Compare 2 IELTS courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
IELTS courses in India prepare you for the International English Language Testing System exam. This shortlist holds two courses: one free option on edX and a paid option on Coursera. Both are beginner-level and self-paced, so you can start whenever you are ready.
Which course fits you
| Situation | Course to pick | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| You want a free option with a certificate | UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation | It is free, self-paced, and offers a certificate upon completion. |
| You prefer a larger course with more peer reviews | IELTS Preparation | It has 2,085 reviews and runs for one month on Coursera. |
Free vs paid here
| Attribute | Free option | Paid option |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Paid (price not listed) |
| Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Placement support | No | No |
| Duration | 8 weeks | 1 month |
Learning path
| Stage | What you learn | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Test format, practice questions, score improvement tips | UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation |
Providers for this topic
| Provider | Courses offered | Price range | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| edX | 1 | Free | Yes |
| Coursera | 1 | Paid | Yes |
Careers this feeds
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FAQ
Same shortlist as below, side by side — including who runs it and why it stands out.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation | 4.8★ | Free | 8 weeks | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| IELTS Preparation |  Coursera |
4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Quickest to finish (1 month) |
