Understand the models. Build the projects.
A free, self-paced intro to how AI actually works — from neural networks to chatbots — and how to build with it. No coding required.
Learn it. Then prove it.
Finish the course and earn the EXPLR Edge® — AI Foundations (Level 1) badge: a verifiable digital credential issued through Credly, valid for two years and shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, and applications.
It's real proof you understand how AI works and can build with it — not an accredited qualification, and that's the point.
Verify Edge® badges on Credly →Eight steps from curious to capable.
Pre-Course Skill Scan10–15 min
See where you're starting from — no pressure, no grade.
Thinking in Layers: How Neural Networks Learn90–100 min
The core idea behind modern AI, in plain language.
Seeing Like a Machine: Computer Vision100–110 min
How machines "see" — and where they get it wrong.
Machines That Converse: Chatbots, LLMs & Creativity90–100 min
What's really happening when you talk to an AI.
Ethics, Bias & Big Decisions (IoT / Smart Cities)90–100 min
Who AI helps, who it can harm, and why it matters.
AI for Inclusion & the Future of Work100–110 min
Where the jobs are going, and how to be ready.
Designing AI for Good (Capstone Prep)70–80 min
Shape your own idea for AI that does something useful.
Capstone + Final Survey2–4 hrs
Build and present your no-code AI project — the proof behind your badge.
Skills you can actually show.
By the end, you'll be able to explain, question, and build with AI:
Made with the people building AI.
Co-created with Qualcomm, with expert contributions from people at Tesla Autopilot, OpenAI, Nokia, MIT, and Amazon.
This is for you if…
- you're curious about AI, data, or engineering
- you're building a portfolio for college or internships
- you've never written a line of code
