IBM's longer foundation credential covering the main branches of AI, including language processing, computer vision, machine learning, chatbots and neural networks, plus ethics and AI career paths. It suits someone who wants to understand how AI works under the hood rather than just use tools.
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
Explain natural language processing, computer vision and machine learning
Describe how neural networks and deep learning work at a conceptual level
Discuss AI ethics and real-world applications
Understand the steps of running an AI model in IBM Watson Studio
Recognise AI-related job roles and skills
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
Provider lists 10+ hours; real time may be longer
Credly lists the badge as intermediate level
Includes graded quizzes, final assessments and practice simulations
Free SkillsBuild account required
The course itself opens after signing in to IBM SkillsBuild; this link goes to IBM's public page for the credential
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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