Generative AI for Executives is a free beginner course from AWS Skill Builder, online. It takes under 1 hour. AWS Skill Builder doesn't say whether there is a certificate.
For technical and business leaders who want a free, foundational view of generative AI and the AWS services for it. It's a 50-minute digital course of 18 videos, and AWS lists no previous knowledge needed. AWS doesn't mention a certificate, so treat it as a briefing rather than a credential. For a leadership view of AI agents, try Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization from Google, also free.
Free foundational AWS digital course on generative AI aimed at technical and business leaders.
More courses on generative AI.
Managers and leaders, Business professionals.
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Not stated by provider.
Free. Free digital version; a separate paid 1-day classroom version also exists.
Certificate: certificate not stated.
Amazon Web Services is based in the US. We checked this course on the provider's own page on 12 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, AI courses for managers and leaders.
It's free.
Under 1 hour, self-paced.
It's a beginner course. The provider does not list prerequisites.
Start any time.
Yes, every one we list is free or free to learn, including Generative AI for Executives and Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible.
AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan: Free to learn. Exam USD 100. Fees are shown as Amazon Web Services shows them and never converted.
Cardiff and Vale College
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Cardiff and Vale College
Next: 18 Jan 2027
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| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence (AI) in Key Stage 3 computingNational Centre for Computing Education | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 3 | Certificate not stated |
| Build foundational generative AI skillsMicrosoft Learn | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | Free badge |
| ChatGPT Foundations for TeachersOpenAI on Coursera | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 5 | No certificate |
| Claude 101Anthropic Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | Free certificate |
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