AI for Beginners
A 12-week comprehensive introductory curriculum covering core AI concepts.
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A 24-lesson beginner-friendly curriculum created by Microsoft. It covers fundamental AI concepts ranging from neural networks and computer vision to natural language processing and ethics using hands-on notebooks.
✓ Good for
Beginners wanting a structured, free introduction to artificial intelligence.✕ Skip it if
Anyone seeking business-only case studies or advanced theoretical mathematics.How to start
- Open the GitHub repository in your browser
- Pick your language from the translations table
- Follow the lessons and open the linked notebooks
Running the code labs requires Python or a Jupyter environment.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is AI for Beginners free?
Yes, it is completely free and open-source under the MIT license, requiring no API keys or paid subscriptions.
Is AI for Beginners safe to download?
It is open source (MIT license) with 70,766 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-04. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
Do I need to install anything to use it?
You can read the full curriculum directly in your browser, but you will need a Python or Jupyter environment if you want to run the hands-on code labs.
Compiled from the project README. 70,766 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License MIT · Last update 2026-11-04