Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)
IAPP
- Type
- Exam
- Price
- $799 (non member); $649 (member)
- Level
- Not stated by IAPP
- Who can take it
- No requirement listed
- Valid for
- 2 years
- Status
- Active
Checked against IAPP on Oct 20, 2026
DataCamp
AI Fundamentals (skill track)
AI Fundamentals (skill track) is a free-to-learn beginner course from DataCamp, online. Some parts are paid. It takes about 9 hours and ends with a professional certificate.
Before you sign up
Suits professionals and managers who want a broad, theory-first grounding: machine learning, deep learning, NLP, LLMs, prompting, ethics and business uses across six courses in about 9 hours. The optional certification gives it more weight than a completion statement. The main caveat is cost: it's free to start, but full access needs a DataCamp subscription with no price shown, and the certification cost isn't stated. A free, practical alternative is Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.
Properties
- Provider
- DataCamp
- Format
- Self-paced
- Delivery
- Online
- Duration
- About 9 h
- Level
- Beginner
- Cost
- Free to learn. Some parts paid
- Certificate
- Professional certificate
- Language
- English
- Funding
- None
- Next start
- Start any time
Checked against DataCamp on Oct 3, 2026
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What you'll learn
Six-course, theory-first DataCamp track covering machine learning, deep learning, NLP, generative AI and LLMs, prompting, AI ethics and business uses, with an optional certification.
Who it's for
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Prerequisites
None
Is AI Fundamentals (skill track) free?
Free to learn. Some parts paid. Free to start; full access needs DataCamp subscription.
Certificate: professional certificate. DataCamp AI Fundamentals Certification.
Where to take it
- Free to learn on datacamp.com, checked Oct 3, 2026.
Related certifications
ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)
ISACA
- Type
- Exam
- Price
- $599 (non member); $459 (member)
- Level
- Not stated by ISACA
- Who can take it
- Needs another credential
- Valid for
- Not stated by ISACA
- Status
- Active
Checked against ISACA on Oct 20, 2026ISACA Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR)
ISACA
- Type
- Exam
- Price
- $599 (non member); $459 (member)
- Level
- Not stated by ISACA
- Who can take it
- Needs another credential
- Valid for
- Not stated by ISACA
- Status
- Active
Checked against ISACA on Oct 20, 2026
Questions people ask
How much does AI Fundamentals (skill track) cost?
Free to learn. Some parts paid.
How long does AI Fundamentals (skill track) take?
About 9 hours, self-paced.
Is there a certificate for AI Fundamentals (skill track)?
Yes: professional certificate. The provider calls it "DataCamp AI Fundamentals Certification".
Do I need experience first?
It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: None.
When does AI Fundamentals (skill track) start?
Start any time.
Alternatives
AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
Anthropic
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Everyone
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against Anthropic on Oct 22, 2026Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DataCamp
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free to learn
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Everyone, Business professionals
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Checked against DataCamp on Oct 3, 2026AI Capabilities and Limitations
Anthropic
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Everyone
- Duration
- About 3.5 hours
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against Anthropic on Oct 22, 2026
Similar courses on AI literacy and fundamentals
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI FoundationsOpenAI Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 1 | Free badge |
| AI concepts for developers and technology professionalsMicrosoft Learn | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 4 | Certificate not stated |
| Elements of AI: Introduction to AIElements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn) | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | Free certificate |
| Introduction to AI in Azure (AI-901T00)Microsoft on Microsoft Learn | Online | Free | Beginner | Not stated | No certificate |
How we chose
- Alternatives: Chosen from other courses of the same kind, then by shared topic. Closed courses are left out.
- Related certifications: AI governance certifications from other issuers, with the price, validity and requirements each issuer states.
- Similar courses: other AI literacy and fundamentals courses, same level first.
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