What is Elements of AI?
Free self-paced courses on the basics of AI.
Who is Elements of AI best for?
Elements of AI is best for curious beginners who want a free, plain-language course on what AI can and cannot do.
Beginners with no coding background
Introduction to AI explains what AI can and cannot do using plain language and basic maths, with no programming.
Learners ready to try Python
Building AI lets you pick the level of each exercise, from multiple choice up to writing your own Python code.
Students who want credits
The University of Helsinki grants 2 ECTS for Introduction to AI and up to 2 for Building AI at the higher levels.
Learners outside English-speaking countries
The course runs in national versions across Europe, so many people can take it in their own language.
How much does Elements of AI cost?
Elements of AI is free: both courses, Introduction to AI and Building AI, cost nothing, and the only paid item is an optional €50 certificate for Building AI.
- About 4 to 8 hours per part, at your own pace
- No programming, only basic maths
- Free digital certificate when you pass
- About 50 hours in total
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels
- Intermediate and Advanced exercises use Python
- Shareable electronic certificate
- Issued only once you pass the course
- Moving up a level later costs nothing extra
An ECTS transcript from the University of Helsinki Open University is free for the Global, Finnish and Swedish versions. MinnaLearn, which runs Elements of AI with the University of Helsinki, also sells a separate AI literacy course, Get AI Ready, at €99 per learner for individuals. Full pricing on elementsofai.com. We checked these prices on .
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Questions about Elements of AI
What is Elements of AI?
Free self-paced courses on the basics of AI.
Who is Elements of AI for?
Elements of AI is best for curious beginners who want a free, plain-language course on what AI can and cannot do.
Is Elements of AI free?
Yes. Elements of AI's two courses, Introduction to AI and Building AI, are free to take, and the Introduction to AI certificate is free too. The one charge is an optional €50 certificate for Building AI, which you receive only after passing that course.
How much does Elements of AI cost?
Elements of AI's paid plans are Building AI certificate at €50 one-time, VAT included.
Where can I try Elements of AI?
On its official website, elementsofai.com.
Can I get university credits for Elements of AI?
Yes. The University of Helsinki Open University awards 2 ECTS for Introduction to AI and 1 or 2 ECTS for Building AI at Intermediate or Advanced level, with a free transcript for the Global, Finnish and Swedish versions. The Beginner level of Building AI earns no credits.
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