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.
What you will learn
Work through them in order, or jump straight to what you need.
The 5-minute origin story.
Open lessonHow machines actually 'learn'.
Open lessonWhy ChatGPT can write poetry.
Open lessonSpeak fluently to AI.
Open lessonWhat can go wrong, and why.
Open lessonPractical AI skills inspired by the core Google AI Essentials topics.
Open lessonUnderstand Microsoft Copilot and where AI fits into daily office work.
Open lessonFind useful AI workflows, measure value, and launch a customer assistant.
Open lessonFinished 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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Our credential prep courses end with a final exam. Pass it and you can claim a verified certificate with a unique ID and a public verification page employers can check. Included with any paid plan, or $29 for a single certificate.
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