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Beginner Artificial Intelligence Courses

Artificial intelligence (AI) courses can help you learn machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and computer vision techniques. You can build skills in data analysis, model evaluation, and ethical considerations in AI applications. Many courses introduce tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, that support implementing AI projects and analyzing data effectively.


Popular Beginner Artificial Intelligence Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Model Training, Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Transfer Learning, NumPy, Matplotlib, Model Training, Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    AI Agents 101: Foundations of AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Security, Technical Communication, Automation, AI Integrations, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Priorities, Governance, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Security, Machine Learning, AI powered creativity, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, AI literacy, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Building Basic AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Make.com, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Creativity, Machine Learning, Content Management, Digital Marketing

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Product Strategy, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.5 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, AI Integrations, Market Intelligence, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors

    ★ 4.3 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), LLM Application, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Wealth Management, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Rapport Building, FinTech, AI Integrations, Financial Planning

    ★ 4.3 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, GitHub Copilot, AI literacy, Hugging Face, Fine-tuning, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner artificial intelligence courses

  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero: Packt
  • AI Agents 101: Foundations of AI Agents: LearnQuest
  • Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1: Packt
  • Building Basic AI Agents: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Getting Started with Generative AI: Edureka
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Generative AI: Duke University

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