Current

Beginner

Foundations of AI

edX · IBM · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

3 months (10 weeks)

Classes

90

IBM professional certificate covering AI fundamentals, generative AI tools, ethics, and practical prompt engineering.

What you'll get

Understand AI, ML, and deep learning basics

Use generative AI tools in workflows

Apply prompt engineering techniques

Identify ethical risks and governance needs

Course Curriculum

8 chapters

Fit

Best for

Leaders

Analysts

Researchers

Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

$177.30 (edX, discounted)

Certification

Certificate

AI literacy

Generative AI

Prompt Engineering

Ethics

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