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Stanford offers courses and Specializations on Coursera in areas like machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and more. These programs are developed by Stanford faculty and are designed to help you apply academic concepts in real-world contexts.

Yes. The Machine Learning course on Coursera is taught by Stanford professor Andrew Ng. It’s one of Coursera’s most popular offerings and covers core topics like supervised learning, neural networks, and machine learning best practices.

Yes. All Stanford programs on Coursera are developed and led by Stanford instructors. You’ll learn directly from researchers, professors, and practitioners at one of the world’s top universities.

When you complete a Stanford course or Specialization on Coursera, you’ll earn a shareable certificate. While it’s not a Stanford degree, it verifies that you’ve completed a university-designed program.

Some courses, like Andrew Ng’s Machine Learning, are beginner-friendly, while others may require prior knowledge in math, computer science, or statistics. Course pages include prerequisites and suggested background to help you choose the right program.

You can preview the first module of many Stanford courses on Coursera for free. To unlock full content and earn a certificate, you can start a 7-day free trial or apply for financial aid. After the trial, a subscription is required for continued access to graded assignments and certification.

Yes. While they aren’t equivalent to a university degree, Stanford certificates on Coursera are widely recognized for their academic rigor and can demonstrate your skills and initiative to employers.

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