Explainable AI (XAI)
Offered by Duke University. Build Ethical and Transparent AI Systems.
Explainable AI (XAI) is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Artificial Intelligence. It is structured in 3 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 93 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Artificial Intelligence courses collection, where we compare it against 9 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (93 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · Developing Explainable AI (XAI)
Module 2 · Interpretable Machine Learning
Module 3 · Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 93 learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Explainable AI (XAI) cost?
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Does Explainable AI (XAI) come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Explainable AI (XAI) take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Explainable AI (XAI) suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Explainable AI (XAI) cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Developing Explainable AI (XAI) and going on to Interpretable Machine Learning, Explainable Machine Learning (XAI). The full outline is on this page.