Introduction

Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of the future: today it's transforming work, education, marketing, creativity and practically all industries.

More and more people want to learn AI, but it's not always easy to know where to start. Do you need to program? Is a short course or a longer career track better? Is it better to learn on YouTube, with ChatGPT or on an educational platform?

In this guide we gather the 7 best platforms to learn artificial intelligence, with advantages, disadvantages and concrete tips so you can choose the one that best suits you. Whether you're looking for something structured, flexible, free or guided, you'll find an option to start today.

Why learn artificial intelligence?

Learning artificial intelligence today is like having learned to use the internet in the 90s or social media in the 2010s: it's not just an advantage, it's an increasingly clear necessity.

AI tools are revolutionizing the way we work, think and create. From automating tasks and analyzing data, to generating texts, images or complete strategies in seconds — knowing how it works and how to use it intelligently can give you a real advantage in any industry.

You don't need to be a programmer to start. Today there are platforms and courses designed for people of all profiles: from creatives and marketers, to entrepreneurs, designers, analysts or curious people who want to understand what's happening.

At Coderhouse, for example, we saw how students with no previous experience managed to add AI to their processes and stand out in their teams. Some automated tasks that took them hours. Others generated content 10 times faster.
The important thing isn't to know everything, but to learn to use AI as a tool that boosts your work.

The best platforms to learn AI

1. Coderhouse

Description:
Coderhouse is an online educational platform specialized in digital training, with a focus on employability. It offers live courses and career tracks, with personalized mentoring, hands-on projects and an active community of students. In the area of artificial intelligence, it has three specific courses designed for different profiles:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course

• AI Applied to Digital Marketing Course

• AI Prompt Generation Course

🧠 In addition to these three courses, most of Coderhouse's career tracks and courses already incorporate AI content and tools as part of the program: from programming and UX/UI design to digital marketing, product or data analysis.

Advantages:

• Live classes with experts.

• Real support: mentors and community.

• Practical approach and real tools.

Disadvantages:

• Requires commitment.

• It's not free (although it has 2 trial classes).

Price:

• Variable cost depending on the country.

• Initial free access to 2 classes with no commitment.

2. ChatGPT

Description:
ChatGPT is a conversational model from OpenAI that can help you learn AI by interacting directly with the technology. It's useful for practicing prompts, understanding concepts and exploring tools without a formal structure.

Advantages:

• Free (in the basic version).

• Immediate, personalized responses.

• Ideal for experimenting and practicing.

Disadvantages:

• It has no structure or follow-up.

• Variable quality depending on the input.

• There's no community or hands-on projects.

Price:

• Free (GPT-3.5).

• GPT-4: USD $20/month (ChatGPT Plus).

3. YouTube

Description:
YouTube offers thousands of tutorials and explanations about AI, from basic to advanced. It's one of the most popular ways to start, ideal if you have a visual learning style.

Advantages:

• Free and very varied.

• Step-by-step tutorials.

• Instant access.

Disadvantages:

• Hard to filter reliable content.

• There's no structure or follow-up.

• It doesn't offer certification.

Price:

• Free.

4. Coursera

Description:
Educational platform with courses from universities like Stanford or Google. It offers everything from basic introductions to certifications in AI and machine learning.

Advantages:

• Official certification.

• High academic quality.

• Updated content.

Disadvantages:

• In English.

• More theoretical approach.

• No live classes or mentors.

Price:

• Free courses with the option to pay for certification (USD $49–$99).

• Monthly subscription for full access.

5. edX

Description:
Similar to Coursera, with a more technical approach. Founded by Harvard and MIT, it offers courses on AI, machine learning, data science and more.

Advantages:

• Top-level universities.

• Free access to content.

• Advanced program options.

Disadvantages:

• English.

• More academic approach.

• Requires more time.

Price:

• Free as an auditor.

• Certificates from USD $50.

6. LinkedIn Learning

Description:
Platform of short, applied courses. It offers AI content oriented toward professional profiles, from automation to tools like ChatGPT or MidJourney.

Advantages:

• Links with your professional profile.

• Short and concrete courses.

• Personalization according to your industry.

Disadvantages:

• In English.

• No live classes or mentoring.

• Less depth.

Price:

• Subscription from USD $19.99/month (with free trial).

7. Specialized communities and newsletters

Description:
You can also learn by following creators, joining communities and reading newsletters with tools, trends and tutorials.

Recommendations:

• Acelerando IA (newsletter)

• Prompt News (newsletter)

• Discord communities like IA Latam

Advantages:

• Free and updated content.

• Simple language and practical approach.

• Collaborative spaces.

Disadvantages:

• There's no formal structure.

• Variable quality.

• It can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start.

Price:

• Free (some premium options).

How to choose the best platform for you?

It all depends on your goals, your way of learning and your context.

• If you want structure and a clear career outcome, Coderhouse is ideal.

• If you prefer learning at your own pace, YouTube or ChatGPT are good starting points.

• If you're looking for academic certification, Coursera or edX may interest you.

• If you want to add quick skills to your profile, LinkedIn Learning can work.

It's not about choosing “the best” platform, but the one that best suits you and how you want to use artificial intelligence in your life or work.

So what now?

AI is already transforming the present. And the sooner you start learning, the more of an advantage you'll have.

If you'd like to keep exploring this topic, you can also read how to learn artificial intelligence from scratch.

Recommended Coderhouse courses

If you want to understand and apply artificial intelligence in your work, Coderhouse has programs for all levels:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course: to understand how AI models work and start applying them from scratch.

• AI Automation Course: to automate workflows with tools like n8n and Make, without needing to code.

• AI Engineering Course: for developers who want to integrate language models into real applications.