City Lit
Introduction to artificial intelligence is a paid beginner course from City Lit, online or in person. It costs £149. It ends with a certificate, included in the fee. Next: 29 Nov 2026.
City Lit doesn't say how long it takes.
Suits complete beginners in London who want a broad grounding in how AI works, its history and its ethical issues, with no prior skills needed. What stands out is the low fee, with senior and concession rates, and a choice of one-day or two-session runs. The main caveat is that it does not teach hands-on use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. City Lit's own Generative AI: A Short Introduction is the practical, tool-based alternative it points to.
Checked against City Lit on 11 Oct 2026
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An introductory class on what artificial intelligence is and how it works, covering key terms, the history of AI, how state-of-the-art algorithms work, demos and exercises, and ethical concerns. Taught through interactive lectures, demonstrations and discussion at City Lit's Keeley Street centre in London. It does not include hands-on training with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.
More courses on machine learning and on responsible AI and ethics.
See also: AI courses in London.
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online or in person, London.
The course is introductory, so no skills needed. All levels welcome.
£149 full fee; senior fee £119; concession £97.
Certificate included in fee. City Lit certificate of attendance.
City Lit is a UK provider. We checked this course on its own page on 11 Oct 2026.
The price is shown in pounds, as the provider states it.
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 AI literacy and fundamentals: Living with AI (Scottish AI Alliance), Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online (Forth Valley College), BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA) (Cardiff and Vale College).
See also: free and funded training by nation.
Next: 29 Nov 2026.
Start dates listed by the provider: 22 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 14 Jan 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 9 Jun 2027, 24 Jul 2027.
£149.
Yes: certificate included in fee. The provider calls it "City Lit certificate of attendance".
It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: The course is introductory, so no skills needed. All levels welcome.
Next: 29 Nov 2026.
No. Introduction to artificial intelligence costs £149.
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