Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible is a free beginner course from AWS Skill Builder, online. It takes about 1 hour. AWS Skill Builder doesn't say whether there is a certificate.
An entry point for people new to AI who want to see what generative AI can do and where it fits. It's a free one-hour digital course on AWS Skill Builder covering use cases, risks and benefits through a content generation example. AWS doesn't mention a certificate, so treat it as a quick orientation rather than full training. For another short, free start, try Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.
AWS's introductory digital course for people new to AI on what generative AI can do and where it fits.
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. Free AWS Skill Builder account.
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.
It's free.
About 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.
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| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
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| 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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