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Understanding certificates and accomplishments in DeepLearning.AI courses

When you complete a DeepLearning.AI course, what you receive depends on the type of course. Some courses provide Coursera certificates (paid), while others unlock an Accomplishment (free). This article explains the difference and how you can showcase your learning outcomes.

Short Courses (Free) – Accomplishments

DeepLearning.AI’s Short Courses are free and designed to give you hands-on, up-to-date skills in specific AI topics. While they don’t offer official certificates, every learner who completes a Short Course receives an Accomplishment.

👉 Browse all Short Courses.

What you get: An Accomplishment, which is a recognition of completion visible in your DeepLearning.AI account.

How to access:

  1. Go to your DeepLearning.AI dashboard.
  2. Open the completed course.
  3. Click View Accomplishment.

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How to share: Learners often screenshot the Accomplishment and:

  • Add it to the Licenses & Certifications section of their LinkedIn profile.
  • Post it directly to their feed as proof of learning.

📌 Accomplishments are not official certificates, but they are a great way to highlight your skills and commitment to continuous learning.

Coursera Courses & Specializations (Paid) – Certificates

DeepLearning.AI’s longer programs —such as Courses and Specializations— are hosted on Coursera. When you complete one of these programs, you are eligible to receive a Coursera certificate.

👉 Browse all Coursera courses and specializations.

What you get: An official Coursera certificate (PDF format).

How to access:

  1. Complete all required assignments and quizzes in Coursera.
  2. Download your certificate from the course dashboard.
  3. Share directly to LinkedIn with Coursera’s integration, or add to your resume.

Cost: Each course or specialization must be purchased individually through Coursera. The exact price varies depending on the program and is always displayed on the course or specialization landing page.

To check the current price, visit the course page directly on Coursera before enrolling.

⚠️ Certificates for these programs are issued by Coursera, not DeepLearning.AI directly. For payment, refunds, or billing questions, please contact Coursera Support.

Comparison: Short Courses vs. Coursera Programs

  Short Courses Coursera Courses & Specializations
Recognition Accomplishment Coursera Certificate
Cost Free Paid individually on Coursera
Platform DeepLearning.AI Coursera

Sharing your achievements on LinkedIn

Here are the recommended ways to highlight your learning outcomes:

  • Coursera certificates → Add them under the Licenses & Certifications section on your LinkedIn profile. Coursera makes it easy with a “Share to LinkedIn” button when you view your certificate.
  • Short Course accomplishments → Best shared as a screenshot, either as a post or uploaded manually under Licenses & Certifications.

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