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Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques (XCS221)

Stanford Online · Stanford School of Engineering · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.6/5

Champ rating

8.6/10

Duration

10-15 hrs/week

Classes

53

Core AI course on problem solving, reasoning, learning, search, planning, Bayesian networks, reinforcement learning, and AI societal impact.

What you'll get

Implement foundational AI algorithms

Apply search and planning to practical tasks

Model uncertainty with Bayesian and MDP methods

Evaluate AI systems through technical and societal lenses

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Developers

AI Engineers

Data Scientists

Technical Builders

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Python, calculus/linear algebra, probability

Pricing

$1,950

Certification

Certificate

XCS221

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