In August 2026, free AI courses are available to help users expand their AI knowledge and enhance workplace skills such as leadership and project management. The "Managing AI Projects with Microsoft" course, available through Coursera, includes 4 courses, taking approximately 12 weeks to complete (4 hours per week), with an intermediate level recommended and a shareable certificate available on completion. It teaches managing and coordinating projects with the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem, including practical use cases, managing cross-functional AI initiatives, and applying responsible AI, governance, and business value frameworks. The course targets leaders and requires leadership knowledge, but not coding experience. The "Build Anything With AI" course with Vanderbilt University, also on Coursera, includes 4 courses, taking approximately 4 weeks to complete (10 hours a week), is beginner level, and offers a shareable certificate. Taught by Dr. Jules White, Director of Vanderbilt’s Initiative on the Future of Learning & Generative AI, it teaches turning any idea into working software and computing, analyzing, and visualizing anything with AI.