How to create a chatbot for free: an overview of courses and guides
We have gathered free courses for you where you can learn to create a chatbot without coding and complex algorithms.
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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Courses on creating chatbots are presented: IBM (Python, 11 hours), Unisender (ChatGPT, 20 minutes), YouTube (Dialogflow, 40 minutes), BotStar (8 lessons), ManyChat (83 lessons), Stepik (31 lessons), and Chatfuel (10 minutes). The materials are suitable for beginners, including training without programming. They cover platforms such as Telegram, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and websites using tools like OpenAI, Make.com, and Google Dialogflow.
«Chatbots for Beginners in Python» by IBM
A course on the Coursera platform, suitable for those who have never programmed. It teaches how to create simple chatbots in Python using basic commands. It is suitable for beginners, especially thanks to interactive exercises.
Duration: 11 hours
«How to Create a Telegram Bot Based on ChatGPT» by Unisender
A guide to creating a chatbot in Telegram with an integrated ChatGPT neural network. The chatbot is perfect for the role of a customer support agent, salesperson, or content creator. For this, you will need: a GPTs bot created on the OpenAI platform, a free builder like Make.com, and a bot in Telegram.
Duration: 20 minutes
«Creating a Chatbot Using Google Dialogflow» on YouTube
The course explains how to use Google Dialogflow to create chatbots. Simple tools and step-by-step instructions make it accessible to all levels. By the end of this lesson, you will have a fully functional chatbot that you can customize and integrate into your projects.
Duration: 40 minutes
«Creating a Chatbot from Scratch» by BotStar
The course does not require programming and is suitable for beginners who want to create a simple bot. You will learn how to create a chatbot for Facebook Messenger or a website from start to finish, using professional and effective methods, and create a flowchart to represent your chatbot's processes.
Duration: 8 lessons
The course offers training materials on working with ManyChat, which is convenient for creating chatbots for Instagram and Facebook without coding. It will help you understand the basics of chatbot automation, study key concepts and tools, and integrate ManyChat with external tools.
Duration: 83 lessons
Telegram Bot Creation Course by Stepik
This course is ideal for those who want to use Telegram bots for their business. The lessons are conducted step-by-step, starting from basic knowledge and ending with more complex topics. You will learn about all the basic aspects of development, what mistakes beginners make, and ultimately write your own unique bot for your portfolio.
Duration: 31 lessons
«Chatbot Creation Basics» by Chatfuel
A course on the Chatfuel website where you can take an introductory course on creating no-code bots for Facebook and Instagram. It does not require programming skills and is accessible to everyone.
Duration: 10 minutes
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