Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn is a self-paced online course delivered by LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft. 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
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.5 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree learning path on LinkedIn Learning with a free certificate of completion; no Premium subscription needed for this path. A LinkedIn account is required. |
|---|---|
| Time | Time not stated (not stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
Topics:Everyday use and promptingAI basics
Things to know
- Needs a LinkedIn account
- The path updates on 1 Oct 2026; courses in progress may gain a required module
- Content is Microsoft-tool centred
Summary
A free learning path on generative AI at work: content creation, key models, ethical considerations, future trends and Microsoft Copilot. Updated on 25 September 2026 and due to update again on 1 October 2026, when Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work may become required. Free including the certificate, unlike most of LinkedIn Learning.
You will be able to
- Explain how generative AI works and where it fits in your job
- Use Microsoft Copilot for everyday work tasks
- Weigh ethical and responsible-use considerations
Modules
- Introduction to generative AI
- Generative AI models and tools
- Ethics and responsible use
- Microsoft Copilot for work
- Future trends
Who it suits
Anyone in an office job who wants a free, recognised starting point.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- LinkedIn Learning with Microsoft
- Hosted on
- linkedin.com/learning
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Microsoft
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Questions
- Is Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn free?
- Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free learning path on LinkedIn Learning with a free certificate of completion; no Premium subscription needed for this path. A LinkedIn account is required. 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 in an office job who wants a free, recognised starting point.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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