Build foundational generative AI skills is a free beginner course from Microsoft Learn, online. It ends with a free badge. Microsoft Learn doesn't say how long it takes.
For business users new to Microsoft Copilot Chat who want generative AI basics, responsible AI and prompt writing in one place. It's four free modules, with a Microsoft Learn trophy for finishing the path. It assumes familiarity with Microsoft 365, focuses on Microsoft's own tool, and the duration isn't stated. For another free start from the same provider, try Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.
Four-module path for business users covering generative AI and responsible AI basics, how Microsoft Copilot Chat works, writing effective prompts and using Copilot Chat day to day.
More courses on generative AI and on prompt engineering.
See also: Microsoft Copilot training.
Business professionals, Everyone (no background needed).
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365
Free.
Certificate: free badge. Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion).
Microsoft 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.
Yes: free badge. The provider calls it "Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion)".
It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Microsoft 365.
Start any time.
Most are. Agent in a Day - Online workshop and Build foundational generative AI skills are free or free to learn, as are 7 others; the rest are paid.
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate: Paid. Price not shown by provider. Fees are shown as Microsoft 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 |
| 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 |
| Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft Copilot (MS-4018)Microsoft Learn | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | Free badge |
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