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Anthropic Academy

Introduction to Claude Cowork

Introduction to Claude Cowork is a free beginner course from Anthropic Academy, online. Anthropic Academy doesn't say how long it takes or whether there is a certificate.

Good to know
  • Needs a paid tool licence or subscription to take part. See the prerequisites.
  • Duration not stated by provider.

Before you sign up

For people who use Claude at work and want it to carry out multi-step tasks on their real files rather than only chat. It's free and practical, aimed at being productive in your first week. The main caveat: Cowork needs a paid Claude Pro or Max plan, and the page doesn't give a time estimate or certificate. If you're new to Claude, start with Claude 101 from Anthropic Academy.

What you'll learn

Free hands-on Anthropic Academy course on working alongside Claude on your own files and projects. Covers the Cowork task loop, plugins and skills, file and research workflows, using Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365 apps, and steering multi-step work responsibly.

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Who it's for

Business professionals, Everyone (no background needed).

Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.

Prerequisites

Course is free; Claude Cowork itself is rolling out to paid Pro and Max plans.

Is Introduction to Claude Cowork free?

Free. Free course on Anthropic Academy (Skilljar).

Certificate: certificate not stated.

Taking this course from the UK

Anthropic is based in the US. We checked this course on the provider's own page on 5 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 AI agents and agentic AI: Creating Copilot Studio agents (Wise Owl).

See also: free and funded training by nation.

Questions people ask

How much does Introduction to Claude Cowork cost?

It's free.

Do I need experience first?

It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: Course is free; Claude Cowork itself is rolling out to paid Pro and Max plans.

When does Introduction to Claude Cowork start?

Start any time.

Are Anthropic AI courses free?

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.

Can I take a Claude certification exam?

Only through a member firm. Claude says: "Exams are available to members of the Claude Partner Network." See our Claude certifications guide.

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