Natural language processing teaches computers to understand and generate human language. This page lists courses that cover core NLP topics, from text processing to transformer models. The shortlist below includes two options suited to different learning goals and budgets.
| Attribute | Free options | Paid options |
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| Price | No free courses are listed in the catalogue. | Both listed courses have a cost; prices are not stated. |
| Certificate | N/A — no free courses are listed. | Both listed courses include a certificate. |
| Placement | N/A — no free courses are listed. | Placement support is not offered by either course. |
| Duration | N/A — no free courses are listed. | Courses range from 19h 28m to 3 months. |
| Provider | Courses offered | Price range | Certificate |
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| Coursera | 2 | Not specified | Yes — both courses include a certificate |
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- What is NLP? It is a branch of artificial intelligence that helps computers understand, interpret, and manipulate human language.
- Do I need math for these courses? The beginner course requires no prior math; it starts with basic programming concepts.
- Can I complete these courses while working full-time? Yes, both are self-paced, so you can study on a schedule that fits your work commitments.
- Are these courses accredited? Both courses provide a certificate upon completion, issued by Coursera.
- How do I choose between the two courses? Pick the 3-month course if you want a thorough introduction; pick the 19-hour course if you want a quick overview of Azure AI.