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AI Fundamentals with Claude
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AI Fundamentals with Claude
This course is part of Real-World AI for Everyone Specialization
Instructors: Dan Mellott
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Structure context and prompts to achieve the most useful responses, and set context using patterns such as role, goal, and tone
Write prompts to turn Claude into your thinking partner to brainstorm, plan, and problem-solve, or create high-visibility outputs like resumes
Transform rough ideas into professional deliverables, even websites and apps, using Claude Artifacts
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
November 2025
Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Real-World AI for Everyone Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course
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What's included
2 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
What is Claude? How should you think -- and feel, about Claude?
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
Now that you know how to think about Claude, learn how Claude thinks about you!
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
How to talk to Claude so it actually helps you
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
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