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AI Fundamentals

Ready to move beyond the buzz and see real results with AI? This course covers the fundamentals of working with AI, like understanding its strengths and limitations so you can leverage it effectively at work. You’ll learn how to give AI clear and specific instructions, called prompts, and how to use AI responsibly by maintaining a “human-in-the-loop” approach. By the end of this course, you will: • Adopt a new way of working with AI, moving beyond a simple task completer to a professional collaborator. • Apply prompting techniques to brainstorm new ideas and build a library of reusable prompts for daily tasks. • Practice prompt chaining to solve complex, multi-step problems. • Generate custom images by learning how to effectively communicate your creative vision. • Use responsible judgement to apply AI confidently.

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BeginnerCourse3 hours

Featured reviews

PP

5.0Reviewed Dec 4, 2025

I was AI sceptic before taking this course. Now I have understanding and skills how to make AI powerful tool for my business.

RS

4.0Reviewed Apr 1, 2026

A little fluffy but working through on the labs, I did satisfactory work towards developing a new logo for my web site. I like the open ended nature of the course lab materials!

RW

5.0Reviewed Apr 19, 2026

This course has helped me streamline tasks and processes in my automotive career. Gemini helps me complete daily tasks more efficiently in a professional work environment.

EK

5.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2026

I enjoyed so much learning with Coursera and Google. They know exactly how to scaffold the knowledge and the practices you must follow. I recommend this investemnent for your future.

AS

5.0Reviewed Mar 12, 2026

I am really excited to learn more about AI and what I can actually accomplish with this methodology

LJ

5.0Reviewed Apr 16, 2026

Very challenging but made it through. Critical thinking plays a big part of this course. It is very imperative to take notes during this course. Very exciting that I made it this far.

MS

5.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2026

Great course, I was excited to take it. Good speakers and does well building off of Ai essentials!

VP

5.0Reviewed Mar 26, 2026

I like the practical exercises engaging on the lab. This helps me to master the content and the steps to gain more understanding and confidence.

JJ

5.0Reviewed Apr 8, 2026

This course was easy to follow with really interesting tasks which showcase Gemini's extraordinary capabilities extremely well.

GW

4.0Reviewed Apr 15, 2026

Have had to complete course without videos as all pages with videos crash/not available so unable to fully complete course/get ticks in modules though it did let me continue.

HC

5.0Reviewed Mar 3, 2026

I learnt the basics of AI within a well-structured theoretical framework, with practical examples.

UM

5.0Reviewed Apr 12, 2026

Easy to follow and has a sequential development flow to the learning tasks and exercises.

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