AI Foundations for Everyone
Understand what AI actually is, use it well, and know when not to trust it — starting from zero.
- Length
- About 24.5 hours: 15 of lessons, 9.5 hands-on
- Modules
- 9
- Lessons
- 36
- Certificate
- TIBLOGICS Certified AI Foundations
About 8 weeks at 3 hours a week
What you'll be able to do
- Explain in plain language what AI is and how it produces answers
- Get genuinely useful results from AI tools instead of vague ones
- Spot a confident wrong answer and check it in under two minutes
- Know what is unsafe to paste into a chatbot, and why
- Recognise AI-generated images, audio and video
- Build a weekly routine that keeps your skills current without drowning in news
About this track
Most AI courses assume you already know what a "model" is. This one doesn't. We start with what the word "AI" actually means, why these tools behave the way they do, and what they genuinely can and cannot do. Then you'll use them — properly, with real tasks — and learn to judge what comes back rather than accepting it. By the end you'll be able to hold your own in any conversation about AI at work, use these tools daily without embarrassing yourself, and spot the difference between something genuinely useful and something confidently wrong. No coding. No maths. No prior experience of any kind. Skills this track builds also appear in AI fluency and AI literacy courses from AI labs and technology companies. This track is independent: it is not affiliated with any of them and is not official preparation for any certificate.
Who it's for: Anyone who uses a phone and email but has never seriously used an AI tool. Especially useful if you've been told you 'should be using AI' and don't know where to begin.
Key takeaways
- AI Foundations for Everyone is a self-paced online course from ARFA, the TIBLOGICS AI Academy, at starter level.
- About 24.5 hours: 9 modules and 36 lessons, with hands-on practice.
- $297 once for lifetime access to this track, or every track for $89 a month.
- Certificate: TIBLOGICS Certified AI Foundations, with a public verification link.
- Available in English and French.
Curriculum
9 modules · 36 lessons · About 24.5 hours: 15 of lessons, 9.5 hands-on
Strip away the marketing and the science fiction. What these systems are, how they came to be, and what they are genuinely doing when they answer you.
- 1.1The word "AI" and what it hidesFree previewExplain what people actually mean when they say "AI" in 2026.25 min
- 1.2How a model learns from examplesDescribe training in plain language, without maths.30 min
- 1.3What today's AI can and can't doSort tasks into 'good fit' and 'bad fit' for current AI tools.25 min
- 1.4Where AI already touches your dayIdentify AI you already use without thinking about it.20 min
Module quiz: 80% to pass, unlimited retakes
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How you're assessed
Four gates stand between you and the certificate. All four must be cleared.
- 1
Quick checks after every lesson
2 to 3 questions, instant feedback with an explanation. These keep you honest as you go.
- 2
A quiz at the end of every module
8 questions drawn from a larger bank, 80% to pass. Unlimited retakes with a different set each time.
- 3
AI Foundations — Final Exam
30 questions in 1 hr. 75% to pass, 90%+ earns Distinction. Up to 3 attempts, each with fresh questions. The clock runs on our server, so closing your laptop doesn't stop it.
- 4
Capstone project, reviewed by a human
A practical project scored against a published rubric, 70% to pass. A real reviewer reads it and writes you feedback.
Questions
Do I need any background to take this?
This track is pitched at Starter level. Anyone who uses a phone and email but has never seriously used an AI tool. Especially useful if you've been told you 'should be using AI' and don't know where to begin.
How long will it actually take?
About 24.5 hours: 15 of lessons, 9.5 hands-on. About 8 weeks at 3 hours a week. There's no deadline: the pace is yours.
What happens if I fail the final exam?
You get 3 attempts, with a short cooldown between them so you have time to review. Each attempt draws a fresh set of questions, and your results break down by module so you know exactly what to revisit.
Is the certificate actually worth anything?
That depends entirely on whether it's hard to get, so we made it hard. You must pass every module quiz, clear a timed final exam, and have a capstone project approved by a human reviewer against a published rubric. Each certificate carries a public verification link anyone can check.
Is this course available in French?
Yes. The track is offered in English and French; choose your language with the language switcher at the bottom of the page.
What does it cost?
Two options. Own this track for $297 one time, with lifetime access. Or subscribe for $89/month and get every track on the platform, not just this one; cancel anytime.
AI Foundations for Everyone
Own this track: $297 one time, lifetime access · or all tracks for $89/month