OpenAI

AI Foundations

AI Foundations is a self-paced online course delivered by OpenAI (OpenAI Academy). It is free, takes about 1.2 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (free).

Our rating4.1How we rate courses
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

CostFreeOpenAI states Academy courses are free; a ChatGPT account is required to enrol and save progress.
Time1.2 hours (provider stated)
LevelBeginner
Formatself-paced online
PrerequisitesA ChatGPT account and a real work task to practise on
Credentialcertificate of completion (free)
Open toWorldwide
Free inWorldwide
Content written forAny country
Last checked2026-09-29

Topics:AI basics

FreeFree certificateFree digital badge (Accredible) after passing assessmentUnder 2 hoursNo tech background needed

Things to know

  • Uses ChatGPT specifically.
  • Badge requires passing an assessment at 80% or higher.
  • Lesson-level module titles are only visible after enrolling; the public page lists the course plus its assessment.
  • OpenAI says badges and certificates of completion are not certifications and do not guarantee eligibility for a future OpenAI Certification.

Summary

OpenAI's entry-level course on working with AI at work. Learners pick a real task they do often and practise the basics of clear instructions, supplying context, reviewing outputs and responsible use, while learning how large language models and ChatGPT work.

You will be able to

  • Explain in plain terms how AI and large language models work
  • Give ChatGPT clear instructions and useful context
  • Review AI outputs critically and use AI responsibly
  • Produce an improved version of a real task you do regularly

Modules

  1. AI Foundations (course, 1 lesson)
  2. AI Foundations Assessment (1 lesson; pass mark 80%)

Who it suits

People new to AI, or wanting a firmer base for using it at work; no technical background needed.

Who is behind it

Delivered by
OpenAI (OpenAI Academy)
Hosted on
OpenAI Academy (academy.openai.com)
Funded by
Not stated
Partners
Not stated

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Questions

Is OpenAI AI Foundations free?
Yes. It is free as at our last check. OpenAI states Academy courses are free; a ChatGPT account is required to enrol and save progress.
How long does it take?
About 1.2 hours (provider stated).
Do you get a certificate?
Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
Who is it for?
People new to AI, or wanting a firmer base for using it at work; no technical background needed.
Can I take it from outside Australia?
Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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