AI Beginner's Course — From Basics to Latest Trends
A free introductory course covering AI fundamentals, tools, prompt engineering, real-world use cases, risks and ethics, and the latest trends — all in 6 comprehensive chapters.
About this course
Who this course is for
- You follow AI in the news, but you have no idea what to actually touch first
- You tried a generative AI tool once, did not get the answer you expected, and left it there
- You want a clear picture of what AI can do and where it goes wrong before using it at work
What you will be able to do
- Explain in your own words how AI, machine learning and generative AI relate to each other
- Pick the right tool for the job and write instructions that return the output you meant
- Recognize the failure patterns worth avoiding, from hallucination to leaked information, before they bite you
Prerequisites
None. No programming experience and no paid plan required.
Suggested pace
Six chapters, 10 to 15 minutes each. One chapter per commute and you will finish in a week.
Table of Contents
1
Chapter 1
What Is AI? — What Can It Actually Do?
2
Chapter 2
Choosing AI Tools — Find the Right One for You
3
Chapter 3
Prompt Engineering — Unlock AI's Full Potential
4
Chapter 4
AI Use Cases — Work, Learning, and Creative Applications
5
Chapter 5
AI Risks and Ethics — What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
6
Chapter 6
AI Latest Trends — What's Happening in 2026-2027
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