One million free 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' courses are now available to Australians looking to upskill, start a career in AI, or utilise the technology for business operations.
The free 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' microskill course is provided by the National AI Centre (NAIC), coordinated by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, and the Institute of Applied Technology Digital (IATD).
The course will provide a non-technical introduction to AI fundamentals and is designed for people at the beginning their AI literacy journey.
Programming or computer science experience is not required, and students will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.
Available now through IATD, the two-and-a-half-hour course will cover:
- What AI is
- Common AI terminologies
- The challenges and risks of using AI
- Common misconceptions
- Real-world applications of AI
- Australian AI case studies
- Advice from industry experts to start your career in AI
Course duration: 2.5 hours
Delivery: Online (self-paced)
Access period: 4 months access from the day of enrolment