A short, plain-language IBM introduction to how AI learns, how people and AI can work together, and the benefits, risks and ethics involved. It finishes with a hands-on task guiding an AI assistant through a simple business problem.
A single enrolment that adds all four IATD AI microskills: Introduction to AI, Generative AI and its Business Applications, Responsible AI and Introduction to Agentic AI. It is the easiest way to work through a complete, free AI literacy pathway in one sitting or over a few weeks.
Objectives
Describe how AI systems learn and improve
Explain key AI concepts and enabling technologies
Weigh the benefits and risks of AI and discuss AI ethics
Guide an AI assistant to solve a simple business challenge
Build a plain-English understanding of AI and machine learning
Apply generative AI to routine business tasks
Use AI responsibly with attention to ethics and governance
Understand agentic AI and how to govern it
Things to know
Free SkillsBuild account required; course pages sit behind login
Pass mark of 80% on quizzes needed for the badge
Claim the badge in Credly using the same email address
Duration is estimated as the midpoint of the four courses' stated hours (2.5 + 3 to 5 + 2 + 2 to 3), about 9.5 to 12.5 hours in total
Certificates are issued per course on completing all modules and the feedback activity
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