Claude 101 is a free beginner course from Anthropic Academy, online. It ends with a free certificate. Anthropic Academy doesn't say how long it takes.
For anyone starting to use Claude for everyday work. It covers core features and role-specific use cases, needs only a Skilljar account, and ends with a free certificate of completion. The caveat is that it teaches one vendor's assistant, and Anthropic doesn't state how long it takes. For a free, tool-neutral starting point, try AI Foundations from OpenAI Academy or Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.
Anthropic's starter course on using Claude for everyday work, covering core features and role-specific use cases, with pointers to more advanced material. Only a Skilljar account is needed.
More courses on generative AI.
Everyone (no background needed), Business professionals.
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Not stated by provider.
Free.
Certificate: free certificate. Certificate of completion.
Anthropic is based in the US. We checked this course on the provider's own page on 3 Oct 2026.
It is free to take. We show any paid extras, such as a certificate, as the provider prices them.
If you want a free, government-backed start instead, AI Skills Boost gives every adult in the UK free AI courses, and finishing selected ones earns an AI foundations badge.
None of the UK funding schemes we track pays for this course. See free and funded training by nation for what is funded where you live.
Other UK courses on generative AI: An Introduction to AI (North East Scotland College), Using GenAI with Confidence for University & College Professional Services Staff (University of Edinburgh), AI Academy – Hands On AI Masterclass (NI Chamber).
See also: free and funded training by nation.
It's free.
Yes: free certificate. The provider calls it "certificate of completion".
It's a beginner course. The provider does not list prerequisites.
Start any time.
Most are. Building with the Claude API and AI Capabilities and Limitations are free or free to learn, as are 6 others; the rest are paid.
Only through a member firm. Claude says: "Exams are available to members of the Claude Partner Network." See our Claude certifications guide.
Cardiff and Vale College
Next intake not announced
Cardiff and Vale College
Next: 8 Mar 2027
Cardiff and Vale College
Next: 18 Jan 2027
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