Udemy
AI Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of working with AI and how to prompt responsibly so you can leverage it effectively at work.
AI Fundamentals is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Artificial Intelligence. It is structured in 6 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 6 hours. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 625 ratings on Udemy, with 4.1K enrolled.
Part of our Artificial Intelligence courses collection, where we compare it against 32 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (625 reviews) |
| Learners | 4.1K |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 6 hours.
Module 1 · Collaborate with AI
Module 2 · Practice using AI
Module 3 · Learn how AI works
Module 4 · Design great prompts
Module 5 · Level up your prompts
Module 6 · Use AI responsibly
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 625 learners on Udemy (checked 13 Sep 2026).
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Common questions
Is AI Fundamentals free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does AI Fundamentals come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does AI Fundamentals take?
Udemy lists it at 6 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is AI Fundamentals suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does AI Fundamentals cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with Collaborate with AI and going on to Practice using AI, Learn how AI works, Design great prompts, Level up your prompts, among others. The full outline is on this page.