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University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn

MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki created Elements of AI, a series of free online courses combining theory with practical exercises. Introduction to AI addresses what artificial intelligence is, its possibilities and its effects on everyday life without requiring complicated mathematics or programming. Building AI covers the algorithms behind AI methods and recommends basic Python skills. Both courses support self-paced study. Introduction to AI includes a free digital certificate; Building AI offers an optional electronic certificate for EUR 50 after successful completion.

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Available programs (2)

Introduction to AI

Price
FreeCourse access and the certificate are free.
Duration
Approximately 4–8 hours per partprovider recommends finishing in 6 weeks, self-paced.
Format
Free online courseself-paced
Credential
Certificate
Prerequisites
No complicated math or programming required

Building AI

Price
FreeCourse content and all exercises at all levels are free; the optional certificate is not included. Optional upgrade adds EUR 50: Optional electronic certificate; excluded from free course access. EUR 50 including VAT if applicable; successful completion and purchase required.
Duration
Approximately 50 hours to complete the whole coursevaries by difficulty and optional project.
Level
Basic Understanding
Format
Flexible online course
Credential
Certificate
Prerequisites
Basic Python recommended; Introduction to AI recommended but not a prerequisite; intermediate and advanced exercises require programming.

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