VOOZH about

URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wiley-foundations-of-artificial-intelligence

⇱ Foundations of Artificial Intelligence | Coursera


Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Included with

β€’

Learn more

Ask Coursera

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the foundational principles and history of artificial intelligence.

  • Learn how data drives AI systems and explore core algorithms.

  • Gain insights into the ethical implications and responsible AI standards.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Recently updated!

June 2026

Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Artificial Intelligence All-in-One For Dummies Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 7 modules in this course

This course introduces learners to the core principles of artificial intelligence, including its history, definitions, and the role of data in AI. You’ll explore algorithms, specialized hardware, and delve into machine learning and deep learning fundamentals.

Ethical considerations around AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), will also be discussed, ensuring you understand the broader impact AI has on society and the workforce. With clear explanations and real-world examples, the course ensures you not only learn theoretical concepts but also understand their practical implications. You’ll also gain insight into the growing landscape of jobs in the AI-driven world, preparing you to navigate the evolving job market and ethical challenges. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. From Artificial Intelligence All-in-One For Dummies Copyright Β© 2025 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

This module introduces the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, including its definitions, categories, and real-world applications. Learners will also explore common misconceptions and sources of hype surrounding AI, gaining a clearer understanding of what AI truly is and is not.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’8 minutes
  • Examining four ways to define AIβ€’6 minutes
  • Reviewing AI categoriesβ€’4 minutes
  • Considering AI Usesβ€’5 minutes
  • Considering sources of hypeβ€’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Exploring the Foundations of Artificial Intelligenceβ€’16 minutes

This module examines the essential role of data in artificial intelligence, focusing on methods for ethical data collection, data preparation, and ensuring data reliability. Learners will explore common pitfalls such as data mistruths and the importance of perspective, as well as strategies for maintaining data security and integrity in AI applications.

What's included

1 video10 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
10 readingsβ€’Total 48 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’4 minutes
  • Using data everywhereβ€’6 minutes
  • Using Data Successfullyβ€’4 minutes
  • Making human input more reliableβ€’5 minutes
  • Collecting data ethicallyβ€’4 minutes
  • Manicuring the Dataβ€’6 minutes
  • Considering the Five Mistruths in Dataβ€’4 minutes
  • Perspectiveβ€’6 minutes
  • Defining the Limits of Data Acquisitionβ€’3 minutes
  • Considering Data Security Issuesβ€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Data and AI: Foundations and Challengesβ€’16 minutes

This module explores how algorithms and data interact within artificial intelligence, emphasizing planning, graph traversal, and the use of heuristics in problem-solving. Learners will discover how expert systems and search strategies are applied to real-world and game-based scenarios. The module also highlights the importance of selecting appropriate algorithms to address complex, data-driven challenges.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 34 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Planning and branching: Trees and nodesβ€’5 minutes
  • Traversing the graphβ€’6 minutes
  • Using local search and heuristicsβ€’7 minutes
  • Discovering the Learning Machineβ€’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Exploring Algorithmic Thinking and AI Techniquesβ€’16 minutes

This module explores the evolution and impact of specialized hardware in artificial intelligence, including GPUs, deep learning processors, and advanced sensor integration. Learners will examine the limitations of standard hardware, compare performance across processor types, and understand how specialized environments enhance AI capabilities.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
6 readingsβ€’Total 29 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Using GPUsβ€’5 minutes
  • Defining the GPUβ€’4 minutes
  • Working with Deep Learning Processors (DLPs)β€’4 minutes
  • Creating a Specialized Processing Environmentβ€’5 minutes
  • Adding Specialized Sensorsβ€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Exploring Specialized Computing Technologiesβ€’16 minutes

This module introduces the foundational concepts of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, including how models are trained and evaluated. Learners will explore the mechanics of neural networks, attention mechanisms, and the architecture of transformer and generative AI models. By the end, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how modern AI systems interpret and generate human language.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 25 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Training and testing modelsβ€’3 minutes
  • Demystifying Natural-Language Processingβ€’7 minutes
  • Understanding Transformersβ€’5 minutes
  • Illuminating Generative AI Modelsβ€’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Parsing Machine Learning and Deep Learning Fundamentalsβ€’16 minutes

This module guides learners through the ethical, quality, and journalistic standards essential for responsible use of Generative AI. You will discover how to maintain integrity and accountability in AI-generated content, balance speed with ethical considerations, and align your practices with global responsible AI initiatives.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’7 minutes
  • Maintaining quality standards in GenAI outputsβ€’4 minutes
  • Applying Journalism Ethics to GenAI-Generated Contentβ€’6 minutes
  • Balancing speed with ethical considerations in GenAI content generationβ€’6 minutes
  • Aligning with global efforts for responsible AI practicesβ€’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Ethical AI and Generative Model Responsibilityβ€’16 minutes

This module guides learners through identifying human skills that remain essential in an AI-driven workplace, such as emotional intelligence and creativity. Learners will discover how to adapt and transfer their current abilities to future-proof roles, develop strategies for career transitions, and proactively leverage AI technologies to enhance their professional value.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
6 readingsβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Engaging in jobs of the futureβ€’4 minutes
  • Upskilling for AI-Proof Jobsβ€’6 minutes
  • Understanding role evolution and adaptationβ€’4 minutes
  • Navigating Career Transitionsβ€’5 minutes
  • Becoming an Early Adopterβ€’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Preparing for an AI-Driven Workforceβ€’16 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

John Wiley & Sons
121 Coursesβ€’7,097 learners

Explore more from Machine Learning

Why people choose Coursera for their career

πŸ‘ Image

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
πŸ‘ Image

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
πŸ‘ Image

Larry W.

Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
πŸ‘ Image

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,