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AI for Absolute Beginners

Last updated: 2026-04-25

Quick answers

What is this course?

A free 12-lesson introduction to AI for non-technical readers. Covers what AI is, how chatbots work, prompting basics, and how to use AI safely day-to-day.

Who is it for?

Anyone who has never used AI tools before, or used them once and stopped. No coding, maths or prior knowledge required.

Does it cost anything?

No. It is free. No sign-up, no email capture, no upsell.

How do I take it?

Lessons run in your browser at your own pace. Each takes ten to fifteen minutes. Start with Lesson 1 below.

A short self-paced introduction to AI for complete beginners.

Beginner 12 lessons 30-45 min Certificate provided

Self-paced. Honor-based. Not accredited.

What You'll Learn

Core ideas first

A first pass through the ideas that matter most before you start relying on AI in daily work or personal tasks.

Understand what AI is

Build a useful first mental model instead of relying on hype.

Learn where AI helps

Focus on drafting, explaining, organising, and other beginner-friendly use cases.

Spot weak answers

Notice confident mistakes, hallucinations, and places that still need checking.

Use AI more safely

Prompt more clearly, protect privacy, and choose tools more carefully.

Course Includes
Interactive lessonsShort concept-first pages
Questions with hintsSimple checks after the lessons
Completion certificateUnlocked after the course threshold is met
Before You Start

A few useful expectations

This course is intentionally small. It gives beginners a useful first framework for understanding and using AI. It is not an academic program, professional qualification, or expert training.

Privacy & Storage

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