Beginner generative AI courses can help you learn the fundamentals of how models create text, images, and other outputs. You can build skills in prompt design, data preparation, evaluation methods, and understanding model behavior. Many courses introduce tools such as Python-based libraries or beginner-friendly interfaces that help you experiment with generating content and applying core concepts.

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, Agentic Workflows, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Wrangling, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Hugging Face, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risking, AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months