AI Foundations: How AI Works (Non-Technical)
Understand AI, machine learning, and large language models in plain English, no tech background needed
What this course covers
Demystify artificial intelligence in 35 minutes. Learn what AI actually is, how tools like ChatGPT and Claude work under the hood, explore the full landscape of AI tools available today, and understand when AI helps, and when it hurts. Built for VAs who want to work smarter, not harder.
Course outline
- Video: How AI Works - Explained SimplyVideo · 12 min
- What is AI? (No Jargon Version)Video · 8 min
- How Large Language Models WorkVideo · 10 min
- The AI Tool Landscape in 2025Video · 9 min
- AI Limitations & When NOT to Use AIVideo · 8 min
Certificate
Finish every lesson and the certificate is issued on the spot. Each certificate has its own verify page a client can open, and a button to add it to LinkedIn.
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