Anthropic, with University College Cork and Ringling College·Anthropic Academy
Free
Anthropic's 4D framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, Diligence) for working with AI effectively, efficiently, ethically and safely, developed with professors Joseph Feller (University College Cork) and Rick Dakan (Ringling College). For anyone from first-time users to experienced practitioners who wants a tool-agnostic way to decide what to hand to AI and how to check its work.
beginner
Self-paced (4 modules)
Certificate
OpenAI·OpenAI Academy
Free
OpenAI's entry course on how AI and large language models work, built around improving one real task you do regularly with clear instructions, context, output review and responsible use. For people new to AI at work who want the first step of OpenAI's Apply AI at Work track, with no technical background needed.
beginner
~70 minutes
Certificate
OpenAI·OpenAI Academy
Free
Pick a workflow you perform regularly, break it into steps, identify where ChatGPT can help, and build a practical plan with review points built in. For people who already use AI for one-off tasks and want to apply it consistently; OpenAI recommends AI Foundations first.
intermediate
~80 minutes
Certificate
A 24-lesson open curriculum from Microsoft covering symbolic AI, neural networks, computer vision, NLP, and AI ethics with labs in TensorFlow and PyTorch. Suited to learners with some Python who want a structured, semester-style tour of AI fundamentals for free.
beginner
12 weeks (24 lessons)
Microsoft and LinkedIn·LinkedIn Learning
Free
A short learning path introducing generative AI concepts, ethical considerations, and tools like Microsoft Copilot, ending with a Microsoft-branded professional certificate. A quick, free credential for job seekers and office workers who want generative AI on their LinkedIn profile.
beginner
~4-6 hours (5 courses)
Certificate
Anthropic·Anthropic Academy
Free
A practical tour of using Claude at work: first conversations, getting better results, Projects, Artifacts, Skills, connecting tools, enterprise search and Research, plus use cases by role. A good first course for anyone whose team has adopted Claude and who wants a vendor-made orientation with a certificate.
beginner
Self-paced (5 sections)
Certificate
Harvard University·edX
Free
Harvard's project-driven course on the algorithms behind AI: graph search, knowledge, uncertainty, optimization, machine learning, neural networks, and language models, each with a hands-on Python project. For programmers with Python experience who want rigorous fundamentals and a Harvard-backed free certificate.
intermediate
7 weeks, self-paced
Certificate
University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn·University of Helsinki
Free
A non-technical introduction to what AI is, what it can and cannot do, and how it affects society, built by the University of Helsinki and taken by over a million learners. Take it if you want a trustworthy, university-backed AI literacy foundation with zero math or coding required.
beginner
~30 hours, self-paced
Certificate
A two-hour course from Google showing middle and high school teachers how to use Gemini to save time on planning, differentiate instruction, and teach AI responsibly. Take it if you teach and want a fast, free, classroom-focused start with a PD-eligible certificate.
beginner
~2 hours
Certificate
OpenAI·OpenAI Academy
Free
OpenAI's free course tracks: Apply AI at Work (foundations, applied workflows, agents), Build with AI (Codex and the OpenAI API), Lead AI Adoption, and Teach and Learn with AI. A vendor-direct option for anyone who wants to learn ChatGPT, Codex, and agent workflows from OpenAI itself.
beginner
60-90 minutes per course, self-paced
Certificate