AI courses for educators

4 courses, 4 free anywhere in the world, 0 free only in Australia, checked 7 October 2026. 4 courses for educators from 3 providers. The highest rated is AI Fluency for Educators from Anthropic at 4.3 out of 5.

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AI Fluency for EducatorsAnthropic4.3

Applies Anthropic's 4D AI Fluency framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, Diligence) to teaching practice and institutional strategy.

FreeTime not stated

Top 4 compared

CourseOur ratingCostTimeCredential
AI Fluency for Educators4.3 / 5FreeTime not statedcertificate of completion (free)
Google Generative AI for Educators4.1 / 5Free2 hourscertificate of completion (free)
Teaching AI Fluency4.0 / 5FreeTime not statedcertificate of completion (free)
AI for education3.1 / 5FreeTime not statedNo credential

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  • AnthropicFuture skill

    AI Fluency for Educators

    4.3
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Time not stated
    Credential
    certificate of completion (free)
    FreeCertificate of completionRequires the core AI Fluency course firstUniversity co-authored

    Applies Anthropic's 4D AI Fluency framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, Diligence) to teaching practice and institutional strategy. Built with Prof. Joseph Feller (University College Cork) and Prof. Rick Dakan (Ringling College). It suits teachers, trainers and instructional designers who want to redesign courses, materials and assignments for a world where students use AI.

  • GoogleFuture skill

    Google Generative AI for Educators

    4.1
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    2 hours
    Credential
    certificate of completion (free)
    FreeAbout 2 hoursCertificateBuilt for teachers

    A two-hour, self-paced Google course for teachers on using Gemini to save time and improve lessons. It covers strategies for getting useful results, bringing AI into planning and teaching, and responsible use, and ends with an optional assessment for a certificate.

  • AnthropicFuture skill

    Teaching AI Fluency

    4.0
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Time not stated
    Credential
    certificate of completion (free)
    FreeCertificate of completionCovers assessment, not just contentUseful for internal AI training programmes

    How to teach and assess AI Fluency in instructor-led settings: the Delegation-Diligence and Description-Discernment loops, designing assignments, and applying discipline expertise. For anyone who runs training, from faculty to internal L&D.

  • Khan AcademyAI skill

    AI for education

    3.1
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Time not stated
    Credential
    No credential
    FreeNon-profit providerNo tech background neededShort

    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.

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ApplyAI lists 4 free courses for educators from 3 providers. The top pick is AI Fluency for Educators from Anthropic (free, rated 4.3 out of 5).

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4 of the 4 courses for educators we rate are fully free, as at our last check.

Google Generative AI for Educators from Google, at about 2 hours.

3 courses give a free certificate. The highest rated are AI Fluency for Educators, Google Generative AI for Educators, Teaching AI Fluency.

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