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Applied AI Foundations

OpenAI · on OpenAI Academy

FreeintermediateSelf-pacedCertificate

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.

Who it's for

Everyone — no technical background needed. This is an intermediate course in AI Foundations, running about ~80 minutes.

Cost at a glance

Free. Free; requires a ChatGPT account. An Accredible badge is issued after completing the course and scoring at least 80% on the assessment. Price seen 2026-11-01.

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