AI Foundations
OpenAI
- Type
- Course certificate
- Price
- Not stated by OpenAI
- Level
- Not stated by OpenAI
- Who can take it
- By invitation only
- Valid for
- Not stated by OpenAI
- Status
- Pilot
Checked against OpenAI on Oct 25, 2026
OpenAI · on Coursera
ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers
ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers is a free beginner course from OpenAI Academy, online. It takes about 5 hours and has no certificate.
Before you sign up
Suits school teachers who want to use ChatGPT for lesson planning and classroom work. It's free on Coursera, self-paced and takes about 5 hours across seven modules, ending in a recap assessment. The main caveat is that no certificate is awarded, and everything is built around one vendor's tool. A free alternative with a certificate is Generative AI for Educators with Gemini from Google, a two-hour course for middle and high school teachers.
Properties
- Provider
- OpenAI Academy
- Platform
- Coursera
- Format
- Self-paced
- Delivery
- Online
- Duration
- About 5 h
- Level
- Beginner
- Cost
- Free
- Certificate
- No certificate
- Language
- English
- Funding
- None
- Next start
- Start any time
Checked against OpenAI Academy on Oct 26, 2026
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What you'll learn
OpenAI's introductory course for primary and secondary teachers covering how ChatGPT works, prompting, classroom use cases such as lesson planning, and responsible use. Seven modules ending in a recap assessment.
Who it's for
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Prerequisites
Not stated by provider.
Is ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers free?
Free enrollment on Coursera.
Certificate: no certificate.
Where to take it
- Free on coursera.org, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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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, 2026ISACA 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, 2026
Questions people ask
How much does ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers cost?
It's free.
How long does ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers take?
About 5 hours, self-paced.
Is there a certificate for ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers?
No, the provider does not offer one.
Do I need experience first?
It's a beginner course. The provider does not list prerequisites.
When does ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers start?
Start any time.
Alternatives
Generative AI for Educators with Gemini
Google
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Teachers and educators
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against Google on Oct 26, 2026Ethical and effective practices for AI and data in education
EU Academy (European Commission)
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Teachers and educators
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against EU Academy (European Commission) on Oct 3, 2026Google AI Educator series
Google for Education
- Delivery
- Online
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner (our rating)
- For
- Teachers and educators
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against Google for Education on Oct 26, 2026
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| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace with Gemini: Foundations of Your AI WorkflowGoogle | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Under 1 | Badge |
| Introduction to Generative AIGoogle | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Under 1 | Free badge |
| Generative AI for ExecutivesAWS Skill Builder | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Under 1 | Certificate not stated |
| Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the PossibleAWS Skill Builder | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 1 | Certificate not stated |
How we chose
- Alternatives: Chosen from other courses of the same kind, then by shared topic. Closed courses are left out.
- Related certifications: OpenAI's own certifications, then AI governance certifications from other issuers, with the price, validity and requirements each issuer states.
- Similar courses: other generative AI courses, same level first.
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