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AI Learning Library
A growing collection of AI courses from trusted providers around the internet. All free or free to audit. Organised to help you find where to start.
There is no shortage of AI courses online. The challenge is knowing where to begin. This library brings together courses from universities, tech companies and independent educators so you have one place to start from. Most are free. All are from recognised providers.
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Elements of AI
University of Helsinki
The best starting point on the internet for complete beginners. No coding, no maths, over 2 million students worldwide. Start here.
Elements of AI
University of Helsinki
The best starting point on the internet for complete beginners. No coding, no maths, over 2 million students worldwide. Start here.
AI for Everyone
DeepLearning.AI
Andrew Ng explains AI clearly for non-technical people. A must for professionals.
Introduction to Generative AI
Google Cloud
Short and practical, straight from Google.
Generative AI for Everyone
DeepLearning.AI
Focused on generative AI and how to use it at work.
Google AI Essentials
Practical and job-focused. Good for immediate application.
AI Fluency Framework and Foundations
Anthropic
Teaches you how to think about AI, not just use it.
AI Capabilities and Limitations
Anthropic
Honest about what AI can and cannot do. Essential reading.
Machine Learning Specialization
Stanford and DeepLearning.AI
The gold standard for understanding how machine learning actually works.
Practical Deep Learning for Coders
fast.ai
Hands on and completely free. Best for people who learn by doing.
Machine Learning Crash Course
Fast, practical and backed by Google engineers.
CS50 Introduction to AI with Python
Harvard
Harvard quality, completely free to audit.
Generative AI with Large Language Models
AWS and DeepLearning.AI
Deep dive into how large language models actually work.
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers
OpenAI and DeepLearning.AI
Straight from OpenAI. Best for people who want to build with AI.
Building with the Claude API
Anthropic
Learn to build with Claude directly from Anthropic.
AI For Business
University of Pennsylvania
Business strategy for AI adoption.
Career Essentials in Generative AI
Microsoft and LinkedIn
Microsoft and LinkedIn backed. Adds directly to your LinkedIn profile.
AI Fluency for Nonprofits
Anthropic
Specifically designed for mission-driven organisations.
Introduction to Claude Cowork
Anthropic
Learn to automate real work tasks with Claude without any coding.
Claude 101
Anthropic
Start here if you use Claude daily and want to use it much better.
Anthropic Academy
Anthropic
Launched March 2026. Seventeen free courses covering Claude, AI fluency, MCP and agent skills. Brand new and essential.
OpenAI Academy
OpenAI
Free workshops, tutorials and community learning launched in 2025. For all skill levels.
AI Fluency for Students
Anthropic
Designed for students navigating AI in their academic and career journey.
Introduction to Agent Skills
Anthropic
Learn to build Claude Skills. Practical and immediately useful.
A tip: Feed any of these into NotebookLM, generate a podcast and listen on your commute. You do not have to sit down and study. Learning AI should fit around your life, not the other way around. Read how
How to Access
Most of these courses are free, but some platforms need a bit of guidance to unlock the free tier.
Coursera
Click Enroll for Free then select Audit the Course
edX
Select Audit this Course
fast.ai
Completely free
Kaggle
All courses free
Anthropic Academy
Completely free with certificates
OpenAI Academy
Completely free
IBM SkillsBuild
Completely free
AWS Skill Builder
Completely free
Udemy
Check current price before enrolling