Learn for Recruiters
18 resources — 8 curated for Recruiters, all free.
Short primers and structured resources that help map AI role titles to real skills.
AI for Talent Acquisition — LinkedIn Learning (Free Trial)
LinkedIn Learning's AI for HR track covers: using AI to write job descriptions, sourcing passive candidates with AI tools, reducing screening time with automated shortlisting, and predicting candidate success. India's IT and startup hiring teams are already using these workflows. Free 30-day trial available.
How to Hire AI/ML Engineers in India — NASSCOM Guide
NASSCOM's practical guide for Indian HR teams hiring their first AI engineers: what to look for in a data scientist vs ML engineer vs AI researcher, how to evaluate GitHub portfolios, which skills actually matter vs buzzwords, typical salary bands by city (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai), and where to find them (LinkedIn, Kaggle, Unstop, IIT placements).
Avoiding Bias in AI-Assisted Hiring — Free Course (Google)
Google's module on AI bias in recruitment: how resume screening tools can discriminate by gender, caste, or region, India-specific bias risks (name-based filtering, college tier bias), and how to audit AI hiring tools before deploying them. Directly relevant for Indian companies under DPDP Act obligations for fair data processing.
Google AI Essentials (Free Certificate)
Google's official 5-course AI certificate on Coursera — completely free to audit. Covers what AI is, how large language models work, using Gemini in daily tasks, and responsible AI basics. No coding. Perfect first course for anyone in India.
AI for Everyone — Andrew Ng (Free Audit)
DeepLearning.AI's most popular non-technical AI course. Andrew Ng explains AI strategy, machine learning, and what AI can/can't do — in plain language. Free to audit on Coursera. ~6 hours total. Ideal for managers, business owners, and anyone curious about AI.
Introduction to Generative AI — Google Cloud (Free)
Google Cloud's 45-minute free course explaining what generative AI is, how it differs from traditional ML, and how to use Google tools like Vertex AI. No prior experience needed. Available in English, with partial Hindi captions.
Microsoft AI Fundamentals (AI-900) — Free Learning Path
Microsoft's official free self-paced AI learning path covering AI concepts, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, and conversational AI. Prepares you for the AI-900 certification. ~10 hours. Works well on mobile, ideal for learners on limited bandwidth.
Google Prompting Essentials Certificate (Free)
Google's short free course on writing effective AI prompts. Covers the 5-step prompting framework, zero/few-shot prompting, and chain-of-thought techniques. Comes with a shareable Google certificate. Available for free to Indian learners.
Responsible AI: Avoiding Bias in AI (Google, Free)
Google's free 45-minute module on understanding AI bias, fairness, and responsible AI use. Covers real examples relevant to India: language bias, demographic bias in hiring tools, and how to spot AI errors. Essential before deploying any AI in work.
Meta AI Literacy: Understanding Large Language Models
Meta's free educational resource on how LLMs (like ChatGPT and Gemini) actually work — tokens, training data, hallucinations, and limitations. No maths required. Helps you understand WHY AI sometimes gives wrong answers and how to verify output.
NASSCOM GenAI Primer for India — Free
NASSCOM's India-specific introduction to Generative AI: what it means for Indian industries, language challenges (22+ official languages), use cases for BFSI, healthcare, agriculture, and education. Free PDF report + online modules.
AI Ethics and Safety — Short Course (Anthropic, Free)
Anthropic's primer on AI safety, alignment, and responsible deployment. Covers what AI can go wrong, why 'hallucinations' happen, and how to use AI responsibly at work. Free, ~2 hours. Highly relevant for government officers and enterprise decision-makers.
Kaggle: Intro to AI and Machine Learning (Free)
Kaggle's completely free beginner track. Start from 'what is machine learning' to running your first model — no setup needed, runs in the browser. Used by 15+ million data learners worldwide. Works perfectly on slow internet via Kaggle Notebooks.
AI for Hiring: Using Tools Responsibly (NASSCOM, Free)
NASSCOM's guide for Indian HR professionals: using AI for JD writing, resume screening, and interview prep — with guardrails against bias. Covers DPDP compliance and MeitY guidelines for AI in employment decisions. Free PDF + online modules.
Writing AI-Proof Job Descriptions for Indian Tech Roles
Practical guide: how to write JDs that attract strong AI/ML candidates in India. Common mistakes (asking for 5 years of LLM experience), what senior Indian engineers look for (remote options, tech stack, team quality), how to use ChatGPT to draft and iterate JDs without introducing bias, and benchmarking against competing offers. Includes templates for ML Engineer, AI Product Manager, and Data Scientist.
AI Recruitment Tools Available in India — Comparison
Overview of AI recruitment tools used by Indian companies: iRecommend (HCL), Darwinbox AI (homegrown Indian HR AI), HireQuotient, Keka AI, and global tools like HireVue. What each does, pricing in INR, DPDP compliance status, and which large Indian IT companies and startups use them. Helps HR teams make build-vs-buy decisions.
IndiaAI Competency Framework for Hiring
MeitY's official AI skills taxonomy. Maps roles, skills, and levels — use it to write JDs and assess candidates.
NASSCOM AI Talent Report 2024
Data on AI talent supply, demand gaps, top skills, and salary benchmarks across India's AI ecosystem.