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Build foundational generative AI skills

Build foundational generative AI skills is a free beginner course from Microsoft Learn, online. It ends with a free badge. Microsoft Learn doesn't say how long it takes.

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Before you sign up

Suits business users new to Microsoft Copilot Chat who want generative AI basics, responsible AI and prompt writing in one place. It's four free modules, with a Microsoft Learn trophy for finishing the path. The main caveat is focus: it assumes familiarity with Microsoft 365, centers on Microsoft's own tool, and the duration isn't stated. A free alternative is AI Capabilities and Limitations from Anthropic Academy, which explains how generative AI behaves and why, with a free certificate.

Good to know
  • Duration not stated by provider.

Properties

Provider
Microsoft Learn
Format
Self-paced
Delivery
Online
Duration
Not stated by provider
Level
Beginner
Cost
Free
Certificate
Free badge
Language
English
Funding
None
Next start
Start any time

Checked against Microsoft Learn on Oct 26, 2026

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What you'll learn

Four-module path for business users covering generative AI and responsible AI basics, how Microsoft Copilot Chat works, writing effective prompts and using Copilot Chat day to day.

  • Generative AI
  • Prompt engineering
  • Responsible AI and ethics
  • Microsoft Copilot

Prepares for Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional (AB-730).

Who it's for

  • Business professionals
  • Everyone (no background needed)

Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Microsoft 365

Is Build foundational generative AI skills free?

Free.

Certificate: free badge. Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion).

Where to take it

Related certifications

How we chose these

Questions people ask

How much does Build foundational generative AI skills cost?

It's free.

Is there a certificate for Build foundational generative AI skills?

Yes: free badge. The provider calls it "Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion)".

Do I need experience first?

It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Microsoft 365.

When does Build foundational generative AI skills start?

Start any time.

Alternatives

How we chose these

  • Google AI Essentials

    Google · Coursera

    Delivery
    Online, self-paced
    Cost
    $49 per month
    Level
    Beginner
    For
    Everyone, Business professionals
    Duration
    About 4 hours
    Certificate
    Yes

    Start any time

    Checked against Google on Oct 26, 2026

  • Generative AI for Everyone

    DeepLearning.AI · Coursera

    Delivery
    Online, self-paced
    Cost
    Free to learn
    Level
    Beginner
    For
    Everyone, Business professionals
    Duration
    About 6 hours
    Certificate
    Yes

    Start any time

    Checked against Coursera on Oct 20, 2026

  • Work smarter with AI

    Microsoft Learn

    Delivery
    Online, self-paced
    Cost
    Free
    Level
    Beginner
    For
    Business professionals, Everyone
    Duration
    Not stated
    Certificate
    Yes

    Start any time

    Free certificate
    Checked against Microsoft Learn on Oct 26, 2026

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How we chose

  • Alternatives: Chosen from other courses of the same kind, then by shared topic. Closed courses are left out.
  • Related certifications: Microsoft's own certifications, with the price, validity and requirements each issuer states.
  • Similar courses: other generative AI courses, same level first.
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