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The free AI course for people who were never taught this

8 short lessons in plain English — how AI actually works, how to write prompts that get useful answers, where it goes wrong, and how to use it at work. Read every lesson and take every quiz for free. Certificates are optional and paid.

8 lessons about 50 minutes total quiz after every lesson

What you will learn

Work through them in order, or jump straight to what you need.

Lesson 1
5 min
What is AI?
Start here

The 5-minute origin story.

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Lesson 2
6 min
Machine Learning
Beginner

How machines actually 'learn'.

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Lesson 3
7 min
Large Language Models
Beginner

Why ChatGPT can write poetry.

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Lesson 4
6 min
Prompt Engineering
Practical

Speak fluently to AI.

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Lesson 5
5 min
AI Safety & Bias
Important

What can go wrong, and why.

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Lesson 6
7 min
Google AI Essentials Guide
Practical

Practical AI skills inspired by the core Google AI Essentials topics.

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Lesson 7
6 min
Microsoft AI & Copilot Basics
Workplace

Understand Microsoft Copilot and where AI fits into daily office work.

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Lesson 8
8 min
Practical AI for Small Business
Business

Find useful AI workflows, measure value, and launch a customer assistant.

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AI Pro Track · $49 one time

Finished the basics? This is where it gets powerful.

The free lessons teach you what AI is. The Pro Track teaches you what professionals do with it: reusable prompt systems, automating busywork, building your own assistant, AI agents and earning money with AI skills.

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