AI Literacy
AI Literacy is a self-paced online course delivered by IBM SkillsBuild. It is free, takes about 4 hours, and awards a digital badge (Credly etc) (free).
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.2 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree, including the Credly badge |
|---|---|
| Time | 4 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | digital badge (Credly etc) (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:AI basics
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
Summary
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.
You will be able to
- 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
Modules
- Two modules (titles not published outside the logged-in platform)
Who it suits
Anyone who wants a jargon-free first step into AI with a free verifiable badge.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- IBM (IBM SkillsBuild)
- Hosted on
- IBM SkillsBuild (skillsbuild.org); badge issued via Credly
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
Compared with
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Questions
- Is AI Literacy free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free, including the Credly badge
- How long does it take?
- About 4 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a digital badge (Credly etc), free.
- Who is it for?
- Anyone who wants a jargon-free first step into AI with a free verifiable badge.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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