Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals is a self-paced online course delivered by IBM SkillsBuild. It is free, takes about 10 hours, and awards a digital badge (Credly etc) (free).
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree, including the Credly badge |
|---|---|
| Time | 10 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| 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
- 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
Summary
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.
You will be able to
- 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
Modules
- Prescribed set of courses (titles shown only after login)
Who it suits
Professionals who want a deeper conceptual understanding of AI and a recognised free badge.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- IBM (IBM SkillsBuild)
- Hosted on
- IBM SkillsBuild (skills.yourlearning.ibm.com); badge issued via Credly
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free, including the Credly badge
- How long does it take?
- About 10 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a digital badge (Credly etc), free.
- Who is it for?
- Professionals who want a deeper conceptual understanding of AI and a recognised free badge.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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