A free, short course from the non-profit Khan Academy on how generative AI works, its risks and how to use it responsibly, built around teaching and learning. It includes Code.org videos explaining AI basics.
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
Understand in simple terms how AI and large language models work
Recognise the benefits and risks of generative AI
Prepare to use AI responsibly in teaching or training
Help others build basic AI literacy
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
Aimed at educators, so less relevant for general business roles
Provider describes it as a work in progress
No stated duration and no certificate confirmed for this course
Unit list confirmed from Khan Academy search listings as the page renders with JavaScript
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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