Discover 5 free courses to learn about artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only changing the way we see the world, but it has already revolutionized work, communication and the way we interact with information and technology.

As the new tool is at the center of a digital transformation in practically all sectors of the economy, learning and understanding how it works becomes a key element for any career management. And because it is a process in constant evolution, it is no longer about “chasing”, but getting ahead.

The good news is that there are courses free AI which allow access to quality content without the need for initial financial investment. In other words, you learn about the theoretical and practical foundations of AI and, as most of these courses are offered online, you can adapt learning to your own pace, balancing study, work and personal life. See below a selection of available courses.

1 – Artificial intelligence to simplify everyday life

Available on the Federal Government Virtual School platform (EV.g), this course is aimed at those who want to understand the role of AI in transforming everyday life, and how to take advantage of its tools to optimize tasks.

Prepared by the National School of Public Administration (Enap), the course is available for 10 days, has a workload of 4 hours, divided into four modules, ranging from the use of AI for creative tasks to AI image generation.

Course is open, free and certified, Anyone can sign up on the EV.g website.

2 – Artificial intelligence and the new context of digital culture

Offered by Fundação Bradesco’s Virtual School, this course is an immersion in the new digital culture. The emphasis here is to show how AI uses statistical probability models in the operation of technologies such as machine learning and deep learning.

With a beginner level, and lasting 20 hours, the content also addresses: “what digital rights are, talks about the Access to Information Law (LAI), the Marco Civil da Internet, the General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD ) and brings reference materials to work on the topic in the classroom”, according to the website.

The course is divided into four modules, containing videos, practical examples and illustrations. Enrollment can be done on the Escola Digital website.

3 – Introduction to artificial intelligence (IBM)

Available at Eu Capacito, which aims to promote the development of skills and employability, this package of six modules is offered by the IBM SkillsBuild platform, from one of the largest and most traditional technology companies in the world.

It is a journey of knowledge that presents everything from advanced techniques to the ethical and professional impacts of AI. Check out the content divided by stages:

1. Natural language processing and computer vision, with 01h35min
2. Your future in AI: work overview, with 50min
3. AI Ethics, with 01h45min
4. Mastering the art of creating prompts, with 01h
5. Make an impact with AI, with 01h30min
6. Machine learning and Deep learning, 02h20min.

The course schedule is available on the Eu Capacito website.

4 – Artificial and computational intelligence

Another Eu Capácito partnership, this time with the Faculty of Informatics and Administration Paulista (FIAP), the course aims to teach how to develop technological mechanisms and devices that simulate human reasoning.

8 hours long. The course goes from the basics of AI to expert systems and machine learning with content divided into eight chapters:

1. Introduction to artificial intelligence
2. Troubleshooting through search
3. Representation of knowledge and reasoning
4. Introduction to expert systems
5. Machine Learning
6. Representation of uncertainty
7. Systems agents
8. Cognitive services.

You can start the course directly from the Eu Capacito website.

5 – Fundamentals for a career in generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Developed by Microsoft and available on LinkedIn until 2025, the course package offers Brazilian professionals an opportunity to delve deeper into the essential skills of generative AI. At the end, participants will receive a certificate Career Essentialsafter completing a knowledge test.

The learning path is made up of five modules:

1. Discover Generative Intelligence, 42 min
2. Generative AI: the evolution of intelligent online search, 26 min
3. Optimize your work with Microsoft Copilot, 38 min
4. Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot, 41 min
5. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, 1h42min.

The trail can be completed directly on the LinkedIn Learning website.

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