Foundation Course

AI Fundamentals

AI explained without the hype. Build a rock-solid understanding of how artificial intelligence actually works, what it can and can't do, and how to think clearly about AI in a world full of noise.

15+ hours
7 Modules
Beginner
4.9 Rating

What You'll Learn

Build genuine AI literacy from the ground up with clear, jargon-free explanations.

What AI Really Is

Cut through the hype and understand what artificial intelligence actually is and isn't.

How LLMs Predict

Understand tokens, context windows, temperature and why models sometimes hallucinate.

AI Safety & Ethics

Navigate responsible use, privacy, copyright and the environmental impact of AI.

AI Literacy Framework

Evaluate AI claims, spot hype, understand benchmarks and think critically about AI news.

Choose the Right Tool

Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and open-source models to find what works for you.

Spot AI Limitations

Know exactly where AI excels, where it fails, and how to work within its boundaries.

Course Curriculum

7 modules building your AI understanding from scratch.

01

What AI Actually Is

5 lessons

Machine learning basics explained
Neural networks simplified
AI vs ML vs Deep Learning
Key terminology decoded
Interactive: AI model comparison simulator
02

How LLMs Work

5 lessons

Prediction: the core mechanic
Tokens and context windows
Training data and temperature
The "stochastic parrot" debate
Interactive: how prompt prediction works
03

AI Strengths & Limitations

5 lessons

What AI excels at
Where AI consistently fails
Hallucinations explained
Understanding bias and accuracy
Interactive: hallucination spotter game
04

The AI Landscape

4 lessons

ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini compared
Open-source models explained
How to choose the right tool
Free vs paid: what you actually need
05

AI Safety & Ethics

5 lessons

Responsible AI use
Privacy and confidentiality
Copyright considerations
Environmental impact
Governance basics
06

AI Literacy Framework

4 lessons

How to evaluate AI claims
Spotting AI hype vs reality
Understanding benchmarks
Thinking critically about AI news
07

Your AI Starting Point

4 lessons

Setting up your AI accounts
Your first prompts
Building confidence with AI
Next steps and learning path

Who This Course Is For

Complete Beginners

Zero AI experience? Perfect. This course is built from the ground up for you.

Professionals

Feeling left behind by the AI wave? Get the grounding you need to move forward with confidence.

Managers

Need to understand AI before your team adopts it? This gives you the knowledge to lead with clarity.

Hype-Fatigued

Tired of the noise? Get clear, honest AI education without the exaggeration.

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Your Instructor

Rupert Chesman

Award-winning filmmaker turned AI educator. Rupert combines deep technical understanding with a gift for making complex ideas accessible. His courses have reached 1000s of students worldwide, earning a consistent 4.9 rating.

1000s of Students
100+ Countries
4.9 Rating
Filmmaker + AI Educator

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course really for complete beginners?

Absolutely. This course assumes zero prior AI knowledge. Every concept is explained from scratch using visual explanations, analogies and interactive exercises — no jargon, no assumed background.

Will this teach me to use specific AI tools?

The focus is on understanding rather than tool tutorials. You will get hands-on with the major models in Module 7, but this course is primarily about building the knowledge that makes everything else click. For tool mastery, the Mastering AI Tools course is the next step.

How long will it take to complete?

The course contains 15+ hours of content. Most students complete it in 2-3 weeks at a comfortable pace, but you can move faster or slower based on your schedule.

What if I already use ChatGPT casually?

Even regular AI users benefit from this course. Most people use AI without understanding how it works, which limits their results. This course fills those gaps and gives you the mental models to get dramatically better output.

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