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Everything on this site is free and open — but if you're new to AI, the order matters. This is the path we'd recommend to a friend: three short courses, then practice.

  1. Understand what AI actually is

    ~45 min

    Start with AI Fundamentals. It explains how modern AI works in plain English — what a model is, how it learns, why it sometimes makes things up. Everything else on this site builds on these ideas.

    Start AI Fundamentals →

  2. Learn to write prompts that work

    ~40 min

    Prompt Engineering for Real Work teaches the structure behind good prompts — why vague requests get vague answers, and how to iterate instead of settling for the first response.

    Start Prompt Engineering →

  3. Apply it to your actual work

    ~55 min

    Using AI in Everyday Work covers the practical side — emails, summaries, research, meeting notes — plus the judgment calls: what to verify, and what never to paste into an AI tool.

    Start Using AI at Work →

  4. Practice with ready-made prompts

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    The Prompt Library has original templates for writing, studying, job hunting, coding, and more — each with instructions and a real example. Copy one, fill in the blanks, and see the techniques from step 2 in action.

    Browse the Prompt Library →

  5. Pick your tools

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    The AI Tools Directory explains what each well-known tool actually does, who it suits, and its pricing model — independent write-ups, not marketing copy. Start with one general assistant and add tools only when a real need shows up.

    Explore AI tools →

Two habits worth keeping from day one

  • When you hit an unfamiliar term, look it up in the AI Glossary — every definition is one plain-English paragraph.
  • Before trusting an AI answer that matters, read How to Fact-Check AI Output — it's the one article we'd make required reading.