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Four to twelve weeks. Online, live sessions plus self-paced work. No entry requirements on any course in this list.

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Everyone: What these systems actually are, how they fail, and what they cannot do. The literacy course we wish every adult had taken first.

FA-101Introductory

AI, Honestly: A Working Introduction

What a model is, why it is confident when it is wrong, and how to tell a useful tool from a demo. No maths prerequisite.

Length
4 weeks
Commitment
4 to 5 hours

You build: An audit of one task in your own week, done with AI and without it, with your verdict.

You earn: Verified micro-credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-101
FA-105Introductory

Truth, Bias and the Limits of Machines

Where AI systems inherit bias, what verification looks like in practice, and how to keep a human answerable for the output.

Length
4 weeks
Commitment
4 hours

You build: A verification protocol your team can follow, tested against three real outputs.

You earn: Verified micro-credential: Responsible AI Use

Enrol on FA-105
FA-1001FreeIntroductory

Intro to Generative AI

Dive into the many forms of generative AI and learn how we can best use these new technologies.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1001
FA-1030FreeIntroductory

Differentiate for Language and Reading Level With Generative AI Case Study

Use generative AI to create text at various levels of reading and language level. This can help streamline efforts for the creation of educational material.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1030
FA-1054FreeIntroductory

First Look: GPT-5

Utilize GPT-5 skill covering Fast and Thinking modes, Study Mode, Search functionality, router capabilities, uncertainty recognition, and subscription selection.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1054
FA-1058FreeIntroductory

Intro to AI Voice Generation with ElevenLabs

Learn AI voice generation with ElevenLabs through hands-on practice creating narrations, dubs, and natural-sounding voiceovers.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1058
FA-1097FreeIntroductory

Intro to AI Translation with DeepL

Learn to create natural, context-aware translations with DeepL, AI-powered translation that rivals human translators.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1097
FA-1098Introductory

Defending Against AI-Generated Attacks

Dive into the dangerous world of AI phishing and learn how to protect yourself from attacks and misinformation.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1098
FA-1107Intermediate

Learn Explainable AI

Learn how to use explainable AI techniques, including permutation importance, PDP/ICE plots, SHAP, and LIME.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1107
FA-1153FreeIntroductory

Creating Quick STEAM Activities with Generative AI Case Study

Use generative AI to help in creating quick STEAM activities. Create items like lesson handouts, design specifications, material lists, and more.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1153
FA-1157FreeIntermediate

Generative AI on AWS: Creating Intelligent Chatbots

Learn to create intelligent chatbots using Amazon Lex and Polly. Dive into context-aware conversations, sentiment analysis, and integration with high-security standards.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1157
FA-1160FreeIntermediate

Generative AI on AWS: Generating Speech with Amazon Polly

Generate natural speech with Amazon Polly. Discover text processing, voice customization, SSML implementation, secure usage, and cost optimization techniques.

Length
2 weeks
Commitment
2 hours

You build: A written verdict on one real system you use, tested against what the course taught you.

You earn: Verified micro, credential: AI Literacy

Enrol on FA-1160