AI Essentials: Understand AI
The starting point: what AI actually is, how modern systems like large language models work, hands-on generative AI and prompting, real use cases, and where AI gets things wrong.
3 modules · 9 lessons
01
What AI Actually Is
- AI, ML and generative AI: what's the difference
- How modern AI systems actually work
- A brief tour of real AI use cases
02
Working With Generative AI
- Generative AI basics
- Writing effective prompts
- Common mistakes and misconceptions
03
Limitations and Responsible Use
- Where AI gets things wrong
- Bias, privacy and responsible use
- Knowing when (not) to trust an answer
Before and after this course.
Before you begin
- No coding or math background required
- A laptop or phone with internet access
- Curiosity about how AI actually works
What this actually builds
- Explain how modern AI systems actually work
- Use generative AI tools effectively and responsibly
- A clear foundation before learning to build with AI
Certificate of Completion
Earn recognition upon course completion
Receive a certificate upon meeting the program's completion criteria. Add it to LinkedIn or your resume as a record of what you built.
Certificate of Completion
AI Essentials: Understand AI
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