India Becomes Global Leader in Online Learning with AI and Cybersecurity as Top Choices

India has emerged as a global hub for online learning in 2024, surpassing Europe in the number of learners on Coursera, as per data from the platform. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become focal points, with 60% of India’s most popular courses this year centered on these technologies.

Generative AI (GenAI) witnessed unprecedented growth, with enrollments in India quadrupling compared to 2023, reaching 1.1 million—the highest globally. This surge placed India ahead of the US in GenAI enrollments. Coursera highlighted this trend, noting that learners in India enrolled in GenAI content every minute on average, compared to every three minutes in the previous year.

Most Popular GenAI Courses in India

The top 10 GenAI courses reflect a shift from foundational knowledge to practical workplace applications, underscoring the growing demand for operational expertise. These include:

1. Generative AI for Everyone by DeepLearning.AI
2. Introduction to Generative AI by Google Cloud
3. Google AI Essentials by Google
4. Generative AI with Large Language Models by DeepLearning.AI and AWS
5. Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT by Vanderbilt University
6. Generative AI: Introduction and Applications by IBM
7. Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics by IBM
8. ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers by DeepLearning.AI
9. ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis by Vanderbilt University
10. Introduction to Large Language Models by Google Cloud

Broader Learning Trends

While AI dominated, courses in finance, project management, and data analytics remained popular among Indian learners. Entry-level Professional Certificates, which cater to individuals without prior experience, saw significant adoption. Programs like Google Data Analytics, IBM Data Science, Google UX Design, and Google Project Management aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and were among the top choices.

India’s Top 10 Courses in 2024

Among all available courses, the following gained the most traction in India:

1. AI For Everyone by DeepLearning.AI
2. Generative AI for Everyone by DeepLearning.AI
3. Python for Data Science, AI & Development by IBM
4. Introduction to Generative AI by Google Cloud
5. Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere by Google
6. Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google
7. Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification by Stanford University & DeepLearning.AI
8. Financial Markets by Yale University
9. Google AI Essentials by Google
10. Foundations of Project Management by Google

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Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2025 further highlighted the demand for GenAI skills, followed closely by Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and HR Technology, showcasing India’s readiness to embrace a future shaped by technological innovation.

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