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          AI Fundamentals

          Build practical AI fluency, creation, and leadership skills—one course at a time.

          Develop the skills to confidently use AI at work, create AI-powered solutions, build autonomous systems, and lead responsible AI adoption. Take individual courses or combine them to build end-to-end AI capability for the modern workplace.
              

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          4 courses to build real-world AI capability

          Grow AI literacy into AI creation and AI leadership through four complementary courses. Take any course on its own or combine them to complete the AI Fundamentals pathway.


          Courses in this discipline are designed for professionals across functions—not just for engineers. You’ll start by applying AI to everyday work, progress to building prototypes and agents, and finish with the strategic skills needed to lead AI transformation responsibly.

          AI Workplace Fundamentals

          • What you’ll do: Use generative AI to streamline daily work, improve communication, analyze data, and automate workflows
          • Key focus areas: Prompt engineering, AI-assisted content creation, no-code data analysis, workflow automation, responsible AI
          • Skills you’ll gain: AI fluency, productivity optimization, ethical AI usage, applied prompt design

          Vibe Coding

          • What you’ll do: Turn ideas into working prototypes using AI-assisted development and natural language
          • Key focus areas: AI-driven prototyping, prompt-based development, automation, digital fluency
          • Skills you’ll gain: Rapid experimentation, AI-assisted building, technical communication through working artifacts

          Build AI Agents

          • What you’ll do: Design and build autonomous AI agents that reason, use tools, and automate real workflows
          • Key focus areas: Agent design, memory and tools, no-code agent platforms, integrations, testing and refinement
          • Skills you’ll gain: Agentic thinking, workflow automation at scale, system design without code

          Agentic AI Strategy

          • What you’ll do: Lead AI adoption at the organizational level and design responsible agentic transformation
          • Key focus areas: AI strategy, governance and ethics, organizational design, leadership in AI-augmented environments
          • Skills you’ll gain: Strategic decision-making, change leadership, AI governance, transformation roadmapping

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          Course Highlights

          This course establishes the foundation every professional needs in an AI-powered workplace. Learn how to use generative AI tools effectively, responsibly, and strategically across communication, analysis, and operations—no technical background required.

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          Move from using AI to creating with it. Learn how to turn ideas into functional prototypes, automations, and digital artifacts using natural language and AI-assisted tools—without traditional coding barriers.

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          Go beyond single prompts and workflows. Learn how to design and build no-code AI agents that can reason, use tools, and operate autonomously—unlocking real efficiency and scale.

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          Shift from building AI to leading with it. Learn how agentic systems reshape organizations, how roles and workflows evolve, and how to design responsible strategies that turn AI investment into lasting impact.

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          Why this learning pathway works

          Learn at your own pace, with built-in flexibility 
          Each course is offered independently, allowing you to start with a single course or progress through all four courses in this discipline over time. Take courses in the order that best fits your goals, background, and schedule, or complete the full pathway to build a comprehensive foundation in applied AI—from everyday usage to autonomous systems and strategic leadership.
           
          Curriculum designed for today’s AI-powered workplace 
          This pathway reflects how organizations are actually adopting AI today. You’ll work across core AI literacy, AI-assisted creation, autonomous agents, and organizational strategy—using real tools, frameworks, and workflows that support practical adoption, responsible use, and scalable impact across business functions.
           
          Applied learning through hands-on practice 
          Each course combines instruction with active, applied learning. You’ll spend significant time practicing with AI tools, building workflows, prototyping solutions, and developing real-world use cases that reinforce key concepts. This hands-on approach helps you develop confidence and practical fluency with AI in modern work environments.

           

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          Total cost of each course is $2,950.

          Take two courses and qualify for the additional two courses for free. With this bundle discount, all four courses in this pathway are available for a total tuition of $5,900.*

          *Eligibility is based on terms and conditions.

          When you enroll in two eligible courses within this learning pathway, you become eligible for a bundle discount that allows you to take the remaining two courses in the pathway at no additional tuition or fee cost.

          The bundle discount applies only after enrollment in two qualifying courses. Students must enroll in the four courses individually and are charged applicable tuition and fees after enrollment occurs.

          Bundle eligibility, course availability, and timing are subject to terms and conditions.

          Divide the tuition for an individual course into two, three, or four payments while enrolled.

          As low as $712.50 per course.

          Apply for a 0% interest loan from Climb Credit

          This option allows students to pay the tuition of an enrolled course over 9 months per course.

          Students enrolling in multiple eligible courses may qualify for extended payment terms under the bundle loan option.

          Loan approval subject to eligibility.

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          Choose immediate repayment or an interest-only option.

          Interest rates range from 6.5–15%, with loan terms from 2–5 years (6.99–17.99% APR).

          Loan approval subject to eligibility. Loan terms displayed are effective as of 1/1/2026.

          Show off your new skills

          You get a digital badge for every individual course you complete. Complete all courses in the discipline, get your pathway badge, and add it to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your new skills to your network.  
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          KEY TAKEAWAYS  

          Completing all four courses in AI Fundamentals equips you to:

          Work effectively with AI across your role

          Confidently apply generative AI to everyday work—improving productivity, communication, analysis, and decision-making across business functions using responsible, repeatable approaches.

          Create and automate AI-powered solutions

          Prototype workflows, build no-code solutions, and experiment with AI-assisted development to turn ideas into working systems that streamline processes and accelerate execution.

          Design, scale, and lead AI-driven systems

          Build autonomous AI agents and develop the strategic skills to deploy them responsibly—guiding teams through AI adoption, managing risk and governance, and driving sustainable organizational impact.

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          Learn from AI pros who bring hands-on experience straight from the field to the classroom. Every GA instructor is committed to giving the personalized feedback and support you need to crush your goals every step of the way.
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          QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

          AI is reshaping how work gets done across every role and industry—not just technical ones. Foundational AI skills are no longer optional. General Assembly’s courses in AI Fundamentals equip professionals with the practical skills needed to use AI effectively at work, create AI-powered solutions, understand autonomous systems, and lead responsible AI adoption as these technologies become standard across organizations.
          Absolutely. Our flexible pathway approach lets you build your learning schedule to fit your life. Take multiple courses simultaneously, take one course at a time, or create your own custom learning timeline.

          Yes. You can bundle any four courses together to “build your own” learning pathway, or simply take as many courses from as many disciplines as you’d like. When it comes to learning at GA, the choice is yours.

          Yes. When you pass a course, you’ll receive a LinkedIn-verified digital badge, and if you complete four courses in a pathway, you’ll also receive a pathway badge. Thousands of GA alumni around the world use these badges to demonstrate their skills to their LinkedIn networks, potential employers, and more. Our courses are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

          No prior technical experience is required. All courses in AI Fundamentals are designed for professionals without coding backgrounds. Admissions requirements and recommended experience vary slightly by course and are outlined on each individual course page. Our Admissions team can help you decide which course is the best starting point.

          Yes. All of our courses are designed for busy professionals with full-time work commitments. There’s no prework and the workload is designed to be manageable with a full-time job. If you need to miss a session or two, we offer resources to help you catch up. We recommend you discuss any planned absences with your instructor.

          Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this pathway is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

          • Attend an info session online
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          • Apply to enroll in the course.*

          *Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.

          Education does not guarantee outcomes, including, but not limited to, employment or future earnings potential.
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