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Gentiv-AI SolutionsClaude for SMB: Build 2 AI Business Assistants in Just 2 Hours
This hands-on workshop helps small business owners move from basic AI experimentation to building two practical Claude AI assistants they can use in their business right away.
FreeBeginner · Live online · 120 minutesEarns 2 credit hours- U.S. Department of Labor
Make America AI-Ready: AI 101 by Text (opens in a new tab)
A free 7-day AI basics course delivered by text message, about 10 minutes a day. No laptop or internet plan needed. Text READY to 20202 to start. Covers the five areas of DOL's AI Literacy Framework.
FreeBeginner · Text message · 7 days · ~1 hr total 
Lighthouse ForceAI Leadership Accelerator
The AI Leadership Accelerator is a six-week program that helps small-business owners move from limited AI use to practical business application. Participants identify high-value opportunities, apply AI to real workflows, and develop a responsible implementation plan that prepares their businesses for continued advances in AI.
$300 per person, $3000 per teamBeginner · Hybrid · 90 minutes, 6 weeksEarns 9 credit hours- AI Ready Ohio
AI Ready Ohio Virtual Training Day Courses (opens in a new tab)
Courses from the August 26, 2026 Virtual Training Day: AI basics, AI governance, Claude, Microsoft AI tools, AI security and AI agents.
FreeBeginner · Video · On demand - Ohio public libraries (OPLIN)
LinkedIn Learning, Free With Your Ohio Library Card (opens in a new tab)
CertificatesEvery Ohio public library card unlocks LinkedIn Learning's 6,600+ courses, including a deep catalog on AI, data and business skills.
FreeBeginner · Video · 6,600+ courses - Google Skills
Introduction to Generative AI (opens in a new tab)
Skill badgeWhat generative AI is, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and where it is used.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 45 min - Google Skills
Introduction to Large Language Models (opens in a new tab)
Skill badgeHow LLMs work, what they are good at, and how prompt tuning improves results.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 1 hr - Google Skills
Introduction to Responsible AI (opens in a new tab)
Skill badgeA quick primer on responsible AI and the principles Google uses to guide its products.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 15 min - Grow with Google
Generative AI for Educators with Gemini (opens in a new tab)
CertificateUse Gemini and NotebookLM to save time, personalize instruction and build better lessons. Built for middle and high school teachers.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 2 hrs - Kaggle
Kaggle Learn: Intro to Machine Learning (opens in a new tab)
Learn core machine learning ideas and build your first models in short, hands-on coding lessons.
FreeBeginner · Hands-on · Self-paced - Grow with Google + Coursera
Google AI Professional Certificate for Small Businesses (opens in a new tab)
CertificateEight short courses on using Gemini and Workspace for research, writing, data analysis and more, with 20+ real workplace activities.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 8 courses - NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Agentic AI Explained (opens in a new tab)
A short, no-pressure intro to AI agents: what they are, how they work and where they are headed.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 1 hr - AI Ready Academy
AI Foundations
A self-paced starter course: what AI is, how to get good results from it, and how to use it responsibly.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced online · 60 minEarns 1 credit hour - NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
A Beginner's Guide to Autonomous Robots (opens in a new tab)
How robots sense, plan and act on their own. A great entry point to physical AI and robotics.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 1 hr - NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Fundamentals of Working With OpenUSD (opens in a new tab)
An intro lab on OpenUSD, the 3D scene format behind digital twins and simulation in manufacturing and design.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 2 hrs - OpenAI Academy
Apply AI at Work (opens in a new tab)
Digital badgeStart with AI Foundations, then apply AI to research, writing, analysis and planning, and learn to direct work with agents.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 3 courses - OpenAI Academy
AI Leadership (opens in a new tab)
Digital badgeWork through a real AI initiative and draft a strategy aligned to your organization's priorities.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - OpenAI on Coursera
ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers (opens in a new tab)
How K-12 educators can use ChatGPT for lesson planning, admin work and student engagement, with a focus on responsible use.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 5 hrs - OpenAI Academy
AI for College Students (opens in a new tab)
Digital badgeUse AI to study, research and write more effectively while keeping your own thinking in charge.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations (opens in a new tab)
CertificateA practical framework for working with AI effectively, efficiently, ethically and safely. Works with any AI tool.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
Claude 101 (opens in a new tab)
CertificateUse Claude for everyday work tasks, learn its core features and find resources to go further.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency for Educators (opens in a new tab)
CertificateHelps faculty and education leaders bring AI into teaching practice using the 4D AI Fluency Framework.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency for Students (opens in a new tab)
CertificateLearn to collaborate with AI for learning and career planning without outsourcing your thinking.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency for Small Businesses (opens in a new tab)
CertificateBuild AI fluency across your team to increase impact and efficiency while staying true to your mission and values.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency for Nonprofits (opens in a new tab)
CertificateApply AI to nonprofit work such as programs, fundraising and operations, with responsible practices built in.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Microsoft Learn
Work Smarter with AI (opens in a new tab)
The starting point for business users: generative AI basics, grounding AI in your work, agents and reviewing AI output responsibly.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 1 day - Microsoft Learn
Introduction to Generative AI and Agents (opens in a new tab)
Core concepts of LLMs, prompts and AI agents, with a hands-on exercise and module assessment.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 7 units - Microsoft Learn
Transform Your Business with AI (opens in a new tab)
Plan, launch and scale AI projects responsibly. Written for business leaders and owners.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 4 modules - AWS Skill Builder
Generative AI Learning Plan for Decision Makers (opens in a new tab)
A three-course series that helps leaders plan, prioritize and govern generative AI projects.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 3 courses - Amazon
PartyRock: No-Code AI Playground (opens in a new tab)
Build AI-powered apps in your browser with no code. A fun way to learn prompting hands-on, and handy for classroom workshops.
FreeBeginner · Hands-on tool · Anytime - IBM SkillsBuild
IBM SkillsBuild AI Learning (opens in a new tab)
Digital credentialsFree courses and digital credentials in AI fundamentals, generative AI and machine learning for adults, college and high school learners.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · Varies - Cisco Networking Academy
Introduction to Modern AI (opens in a new tab)
Learn how modern AI works and how to write strong chatbot prompts, from Cisco's global training academy.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - Databricks
Generative AI Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)
BadgeCore generative AI concepts, how to spot high-value business uses, and how to manage security, governance and hallucinations.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced · 1 hr - Salesforce Trailhead
Agentblazer: AI Agent Skills (opens in a new tab)
Agentblazer statusA free three-level path, Champion to Innovator to Legend, on understanding and building AI agents for business.
FreeBeginner · Hands-on · 3 levels - University of Helsinki + MinnaLearn
Elements of AI (opens in a new tab)
The classic free intro to AI for non-experts. No programming or math required. Taken by 2 million+ people.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - MIT RAISE
Day of AI (opens in a new tab)
Free grade-by-grade AI literacy curriculum and teacher training from MIT, for PreK-12 classrooms and families.
FreeBeginner · Curriculum · Lesson-based - Code.org
Code.org AI Curriculum (opens in a new tab)
Free AI lessons for grades 3-12, from how AI makes decisions to building web apps, plus self-paced training for teachers.
FreeBeginner · Curriculum · Lesson-based - Khan Academy
AI for Education (opens in a new tab)
Short, free lessons on what AI is and how teachers and students can use it well.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced - aiEDU
aiEDU Educator Resources (opens in a new tab)
Free K-12 AI literacy curriculum across subjects, including CS, math, English and CTE, plus quick guides, webinars and a 10-week intro course.
FreeBeginner · Curriculum · Lesson-based - Senior Planet from AARP
Virtual AI Classes for Older Adults (opens in a new tab)
Free live classes online or by phone on everyday AI, voice and video tools, and spotting deepfakes, plus an AI guidebook for older adults.
FreeBeginner · Online or by phone · Live classes - DeepLearning.AI on Coursera
AI For Everyone (opens in a new tab)
Andrew Ng's popular non-technical course on what AI can do, how to spot opportunities and how to lead AI projects. 2.6 million+ enrolled.
FreeBeginner · Video · 7 hrs - DeepLearning.AI
Generative AI for Everyone (opens in a new tab)
Andrew Ng explains how generative AI works, what it can do and how it will change work and business.
FreeBeginner · Video · 5 hrs - DeepLearning.AI
AI Prompting for Everyone (opens in a new tab)
Get better results from ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for research, writing, brainstorming and no-code building.
FreeBeginner · Video + labs · 7 hrs - Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
AI Agents at Work: Foundations
ETA Certified AI Empowered Professional · FoundationsLearn what AI agents are, how much to let them do with the ETA Agent Autonomy Ladder, and how to give an agent its first task with a clear brief, the right approvals and a careful review.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced online · 60 minEarns 1 credit hour - Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
AI Fluency: Foundations
ETA Certified AI Empowered Professional · FoundationsA plain-language introduction to generative AI at work. Learn how AI tools produce answers, where they help and where they fail, and complete your first safe, effective workflow with ETA's ADAPT framework.
FreeBeginner · Self-paced online · 60 minEarns 1 credit hour
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