Ready to move beyond the buzz and see real results with AI? This course covers the fundamentals of working with AI, like understanding its strengths and limitations so you can leverage it effectively at work. You’ll learn how to give AI clear and specific instructions, called prompts, and how to use AI responsibly by maintaining a “human-in-the-loop” approach.
AI Fundamentals
AI Fundamentals
This course is part of Google AI Professional Certificate
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
Access provided by The University of Texas at San Antonio
1,141,543 already enrolled
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2,446 reviews
Beginner level
Recommended experience
Flexible schedule
3 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course
What you'll learn
Understand fundamental generative AI concepts and build a foundation for professional AI use.
Construct effective prompts using a structured framework to generate high-quality, relevant outputs for workplace tasks.
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and bias and apply critical thinking to ensure responsible and ethical AI use.
Analyze your professional workflow to identify high-impact opportunities to collaborate with AI.
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your Machine Learning expertise
This course is part of the Google AI Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from Google
There are 6 modules in this course
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Instructor
Instructor ratings
(482 ratings)Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
84.89%
- 4 stars
10.79%
- 3 stars
1.66%
- 2 stars
0.55%
- 1 star
2.08%
Showing 3 of 2446
VA
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
It was an insightful opportunity for me to be the part of this Course. I learnt a lot about how to use AI and its capabilities. Would be looking forward for other courses.
CY
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
As someone still relatively new to AI and using it probably totally wrong, this was super eye opening to learn how to properly prompt conversations to get proper and creative answers quickly.
RS
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
A little fluffy but working through on the labs, I did satisfactory work towards developing a new logo for my web site. I like the open ended nature of the course lab materials!