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AI for Beginners
Free
Your first step into artificial intelligence — free, self-paced, and built for real life. Learn what AI actually is, how large language models work, and how to use tools like ChatGPT and Claude effectively. 5 modules · 17 lessons · 2 quizzes · ~4 hours · Certificate on completion. No coding required. No math degree needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. Module 1 — What Is AI? Core concepts, history, and the AI landscape today. Module 2 — Large Language Models: how ChatGPT-style AI thinks and where it breaks. Module 3 — Prompt Engineering: write prompts that get useful answers every time. Module 4 — AI at Work: productivity, creativity, research, and common pitfalls. Module 5 — Responsible AI & What's Next: ethics, privacy, and your learning path.
Instructor: Girish Hiremath
17 lessons
Free
Course content
Welcome & Course Overview
- •Who This Course Is For(8m)
- •How to Complete This Course(5m)
What Is AI?
- •AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning(15m)
- •A Brief History of AI(12m)
- •Types of AI You Encounter Daily(12m)
Large Language Models
- •What Is a Large Language Model?(15m)
- •How LLMs Are Trained(12m)
- •Strengths and Limitations(12m)
Prompt Engineering Basics
- •Anatomy of a Good Prompt(15m)
- •Five Prompt Patterns That Work(15m)
- •Common Prompt Mistakes(10m)
AI at Work & in Daily Life
- •Productivity Use Cases(12m)
- •Creative and Professional Use Cases(12m)
- •When NOT to Use AI(10m)
Responsible AI & What's Next
- •Ethics, Bias, and Privacy(12m)
- •Capstone — Your AI Toolkit(20m)
- •Your Learning Path on IntelliForge(8m)