Building AI
Building AI is a self-paced online course delivered by University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn. It is free, the provider does not state how long it takes, and awards a certificate of completion (free).
FreeChecked on 30 September 2026
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.65 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree on elementsofai.com; certificate of completion at no cost. Verified on the Elements of AI main site on 30 Sep 2026 because the Building AI page renders by script. |
|---|---|
| Time | Time not stated (not stated) |
| Level | Beginner to intermediate |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | Elements of AI: Introduction to AI recommended |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
Things to know
- Some maths; the intermediate track expects comfort with basic algebra
- Provider update date not shown
Summary
Part two of Elements of AI: how the algorithms behind AI actually work, from optimisation and probability to machine learning and neural networks, with optional coding exercises in Python for those who want them. Free, from the same team as the introduction course already listed.
You will be able to
- Understand the main algorithms behind modern AI
- Work through optimisation, probability and machine learning examples
- Optionally implement simple methods in Python
Modules
- Getting started with AI
- Dealing with uncertainty
- Machine learning
- Neural networks
- Conclusion
Who it suits
Anyone who finished Introduction to AI and wants to go one level deeper.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki
- Hosted on
- buildingai.elementsofai.com
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- University of Helsinki; MinnaLearn
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Questions
- Is Building AI free?
- Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free on elementsofai.com; certificate of completion at no cost. Verified on the Elements of AI main site on 30 Sep 2026 because the Building AI page renders by script. Checked 30 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
- How long does it take?
- The provider does not state how long it takes.
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
- Who is it for?
- Anyone who finished Introduction to AI and wants to go one level deeper.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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