SteryTech Academy · AI Fundamentals
AI Foundations: From Zero to Confident User
A free, self-paced course that takes complete beginners from “What is AI?” to using AI assistants confidently for study and work — with a final examination and a verifiable certificate.
- Beginner
- 8 lessons
- About 2 hours
- English
- Verifiable certificate
What you will learn
- Explain AI, machine learning and generative AI in simple words
- Write clear prompts that get useful answers
- Use AI for study, writing and planning
- Protect your privacy and check AI answers
This course is designed for absolute beginners — students, parents, professionals and business owners. You will understand how AI works, learn to write effective prompts and use AI safely for everyday tasks.
Each module has short lessons, practical tasks and a quick knowledge check. Finish all lessons, pass the final examination with 70% or more, and receive a SteryTech certificate with a unique number and QR verification.
Course curriculum
3 modules · 8 lessons · about 1.3 hours
Module 1 Understanding AI3 lessons
- What is artificial intelligence? Preview8 min
- How AI learns from data10 min
- Generative AI and large language models11 min
Module 2 Talking to AI3 lessons
- Your first conversation with an AI assistant12 min
- The Role–Task–Context–Format method14 min
- Refining answers with follow-ups8 min
Module 3 Using AI Safely2 lessons
- Checking facts and sources8 min
- What never to share with AI tools6 min
Prerequisites
- A phone or computer with internet
- No coding or technical background needed
Examination & certificate
| Questions | 20 multiple-choice questions |
|---|---|
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Free attempts | 2 |
| Certificate | Issued automatically when you complete the required lessons and pass the examination. Each certificate has a unique number and QR code for public verification. |