Intro to Generative AI
Dive into the many forms of generative AI and learn how we can best use these new technologies!
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary<1 hourProjects
1Prerequisites
None
About this course
Artificial Intelligence is a fast-evolving field of technology that lets computers simulate human functions, such as learning and problem-solving. A subset of AI that’s been gaining traction recently is generative AI, which specializes in creating new content, be it text, images, audio, or videos. Take this course to learn about the different types of generative AI using interactive applets!
Skills you'll gain
Understand what generative AI is
See the different types of generative AI
Study the ethics of using generative AI
Syllabus
Intro to Generative AI
Learn about the different types of generative AI!
Certificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
Earn a certificate of completion and showcase your accomplishment on your resume or LinkedIn.
Earn a certificate of completion
Show your network you've done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.- Show proofReceive a certificate that demonstrates you've completed a course or path.
- Build a collectionThe more courses and paths you complete, the more certificates you collect.
- Share with your networkEasily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.
Intro to Generative AI course ratings and reviews
- 5 stars
- 4 stars
- 3 stars
- 2 stars
- 1 star
- Codecademy's "Introduction to Generative AI" course was a fantastic experience. It provided a clear and accessible introduction to the world of generative AI, leaving me eager to continue exploring this fascinating field further.Justin W.Verified Learner
- This course effectively explains chat AI, image AI, and video AI. Further more, where it gets its data from and how it is presented. This course is useful for whomever doesn't fully understand how it works.Yad H.Verified Learner
- I recently had the opportunity to explore the "Introduction to Generative AI" course on Codecademy, and I must say that it exceeded my expectations in terms of content, presentation, and overall learning experience. This course is a fantastic gateway for anyone interested in diving into the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence.Jeath U.Verified Learner
Our learners work at
Frequently asked questions about Intro to Generative AI
Generative AI (artificial intelligence) is a fast-evolving branch of AI that specializes in creating new content, be it text, images, audio, or videos.
The 6 Rules of Writing Effective AI Prompts
From learning new programming languages to creating marketing campaigns, there are tons of ways AI can make your job easier. But getting good results hinges on writing good prompts.
A good prompt gives a large language model (LLM) a starting point to figure out what to create, says Ada Morse, a Senior Instructional Designer at Codecademy. Prompt engineering is the art of designing prompts that result in the most effective output from AI models. Ahead, Ada breaks down some of the basics of AI prompt writing. These are general guidelines that will help optimize your results no matter what you’re working on. For a more in-depth look at prompt engineering, check out our Prompt Engineering for Marketing course.
Join over 50 million learners and start Intro to Generative AI today!
Looking for something else?
Related resources
- Article
Detecting Hallucinations in Generative AI
Learn how to detect hallucinations in generative AI, ensuring accurate and reliable information. - Article
Design a Custom Game with Generative AI
Learn how to use generative AI to create a custom game. - Article
AI Prompting Best Practices
A focused dive into best prompting practices for generative AI
Related courses and paths
- Free course
Learn How to Use AI for Coding
Ready to learn how to use AI for coding? Learn how to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to generate code and expedite your development.Beginner Friendly1 hour - Free course
Generative AI on GCP: Deep Dive Into Generative AI Studio
Explore Generative AI Studio on GCP. Learn language model training, tuning, performance evaluation, deployment, and speech-to-text conversion.Intermediate2 hours - Free course
Debug Python Code with Generative AI Case Study
Use generative AI to resolve Python code issues. Generative AI can help you fix bugs, test and simulate code, optimize and improve performance, and much more.Beginner Friendly< 1 hour
Browse more topics
- AI2,214,311 learners enrolled
- Computer science6,377,001 learners enrolled
- Code foundations7,909,543 learners enrolled
- Web development5,302,201 learners enrolled
- Data science4,844,705 learners enrolled
- Python3,909,033 learners enrolled
- For business3,700,584 learners enrolled
- JavaScript3,017,625 learners enrolled
- Data analytics2,789,147 learners enrolled
Unlock additional features with a paid plan
Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.