A single enrolment that adds all four IATD AI microskills: Introduction to AI, Generative AI and its Business Applications, Responsible AI and Introduction to Agentic AI.
FreeFour courses in one enrolmentNo tech background neededFree certificates
A single enrolment that adds all four IATD AI microskills: Introduction to AI, Generative AI and its Business Applications, Responsible AI and Introduction to Agentic AI. It is the easiest way to work through a complete, free AI literacy pathway in one sitting or over a few weeks.
FreeFree certificateFree digital badge (Accredible) after passing assessmentUnder 2 hours
The step after AI Foundations: learners take a workflow they repeat, break it into steps, find where AI adds value and build a practical plan to use AI across that process, turning one-off prompts into repeatable workflows.
FreeNo tech background neededFree certificateAustralian case studies
Explains what agentic AI is, meaning AI that can carry out tasks with some autonomy, and why organisations are adopting it. It draws on Australian case studies and covers governance of agent systems and what they may mean for your career.
FreeFree certificateFree digital badge (Accredible) after passing assessmentNo coding
Teaches how to direct AI agents on more structured, multi-step work. It focuses on giving agents context, defining what good output looks like, setting boundaries, checking results and improving the workflow over time.
certificate of completion (Path free; certification exam US$99 (about A$141))
Free pathLeads to a Microsoft certificationNo codingUpdated September 2026
The self-paced study path for Microsoft's AI Business Professional certification, aimed at non-technical staff. It covers drafting content, analysing data, running meetings and handing multi-step work to Copilot agents. Learners can stop at the free path or sit a 45-minute proctored exam for a formal Microsoft certification.
FreeHands-onMicrosoft 365 and Chrome coverageVendor product training
A hands-on course on having Claude work directly with your files, folders and apps to produce real outputs. It covers running a first task, giving Claude standing context through instructions, projects, skills and plugins, using Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365, and safe habits for sharing multi-step work.
certificate of completion (included in subscription)
Google certificate20+ hands-on activitiesPaid subscriptionIncludes 3-month Google AI Pro trial (limited time)
Google's newer, broader follow-on to AI Essentials, made up of eight short courses built around hands-on work projects. It covers using Gemini for research, writing, content, data analysis and even building simple apps without code.
Questions
How many free agents and workflows courses are there?
6 of the 7 agents and workflows courses we rate are fully free, as at our last check.
Which is the quickest?
Applied AI Foundations from OpenAI, at about 1.3 hours.
Which gives a free certificate?
4 courses give a free certificate. The highest rated are TAFE NSW AI Microskills Bundle, Applied AI Foundations, Introduction to Agentic AI.
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