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AI For All (AI Fundamentals Course)

Learn the language of the future, for free.

Practical AI skills for people who want to use technology with clarity, confidence, and purpose

AI For All is Breakthrough’s introductory course designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and human. In just a few hours, you’ll uncover what AI really is, how it’s shaping our world, and how you can use it to enhance creativity, connection, and purpose in your work and life.

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a purpose-driven professional, or a founder shaping the future, this course gives you the clarity and confidence to use AI consciously — and to start your transformation journey with Breakthrough.

Because understanding AI shouldn’t be a privilege — it should be for everyone.

Price

£0

Themes

  • AI and Work
  • Digital Agency
  • Introduction to AI
  • Responsible AI

Course length

5 hour

Learner level

  • Beginner
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This course is not about AI hype.

It is about understanding what artificial intelligence actually is — so you can use it with clarity, intention, and confidence. Rather than overwhelming you with tools and trends, the course builds the foundational knowledge and practical skills to engage with AI deliberately: to recognise where it genuinely helps, understand its limitations, and make informed choices about when and how to use it.

Perfect for...

Professionals looking to use AI tools more effectively at work. Curious learners who want to understand AI without a technical background. Small business owners and freelancers exploring AI for productivity. Anyone who wants to engage with AI critically and responsibly.

18+ industry partnerships
700+ learners transformed

I thought, 'That's too complicated. I'm not technical enough.' But from the very first session, something shifted. Learning AI gave me something far more powerful than knowledge. It gave me the belief that I can learn, adapt, and grow.

Veronica

The Curriculum

Our curriculums bring together core AI and digital skills with practical, real‑world projects. From fundamentals to advanced applications, they’re designed to help learners build confidence, apply learning, and build momentum toward future‑proof careers.

Module 1: Welcome to AI

Build a clear foundation for understanding artificial intelligence.

This module sets the stage for everything that follows. Rather than diving straight into tools, you will first develop a solid mental model of what AI actually is, where it came from, and why it matters now — so that everything you learn afterwards has real context.

You will learn:

  • A quick history of AI and how we got to where we are today
  • What AI actually is, in plain, accessible language
  • Where AI already appears in everyday life, often without us noticing
  • Why AI literacy matters now, regardless of your role or industry
  • What it means to be AI literate rather than just AI aware

By the end of this module, AI will feel far less abstract. You will have a grounded starting point that makes every subsequent module easier to absorb and apply.

Module 2: How AI Works

Understand the mechanics behind AI — without needing a technical background.

This module opens the bonnet on artificial intelligence so you can see how it actually functions. Understanding how AI works does not require a computer science degree — it requires the right framing. You will develop the conceptual understanding needed to make sense of AI systems, assess their outputs critically, and engage with them more effectively.

You will learn:

  • How machines learn from data and why that matters
  • The landscape of different AI types and what distinguishes them
  • What generative AI is and how it produces text, images, and more
  • The real limitations of AI systems and why they get things wrong
  • How to think clearly about what AI can and cannot be trusted to do

By the end of this module, you will understand AI well enough to question it — which is exactly where good usage begins.

Module 3: Prompting Fundamentals

Learn how to communicate with AI tools effectively and consistently.

This module is where theory meets practice. Prompting is the core skill of working with generative AI, and most people never learn to do it well. This module gives you a structured, repeatable approach to getting genuinely useful results from AI — not through tricks, but through clear thinking.

You will learn:

  • The anatomy of a great prompt and why structure matters
  • How to frame tasks so AI understands your intent
  • The difference between system prompts and user prompts
  • How to get consistent, reliable results across different use cases
  • How to put it all together in real workflow scenarios

By the end of this module, you will have a prompting framework you can apply immediately to your own work, saving time and producing better results.

Module 4: Improving Productivity with AI

Put AI to work in practical, real-world tasks.

This module is where skills become habits. You will move from understanding AI to actively using it to improve how you work — focusing on the kinds of tasks that eat up time, drain energy, or feel harder than they need to be. The lessons are built around real use cases, with a particular focus on written communication, preparation, and getting ready for high-stakes conversations.

You will learn:

  • How to use AI to strengthen written job applications and professional documents
  • How to generate sharp, well-targeted questions for research or interviews
  • How to draft strong, structured answers to difficult or open-ended prompts
  • How to build a personal conversation bank to prepare for real interactions
  • How to simulate interviews and conversations to build confidence
  • How to use tools like Gamma and NotebookLM for research and presentation

By the end of this module, you will have a practical toolkit of AI-assisted workflows you can return to again and again — saving time, reducing friction, and producing higher-quality outputs.

Module 5: Responsible AI Use

Develop the critical lens needed to use AI ethically and sustainably.

The final module shifts from capability to conscience. Knowing how to use AI is not enough — understanding when and whether to use it, and what responsibilities come with that, is equally important. This module ensures you leave the course as a thoughtful, critical AI user rather than just a capable one.

You will learn:

  • What AI ethics means in practice, not just in theory
  • How bias and discrimination can enter AI systems and outputs
  • The environmental cost of AI and why it matters
  • Principles of responsible use in professional and personal contexts
  • Why human skills remain essential alongside AI capability

By the end of this module, you will not just be able to use AI — you will know how to use it well, on your own terms, and in line with your values.

Why self-directed learning?

Bite-sized and digestible

Our courses are written to avoid overwhelm, breaking down complex topics into nice, little, chunks.

Fast or slow, you decide

No time limit, no deadlines, just learn when you want, where you want, and as fast as you want.

Anytime, anywhere

Don't be constrained by lecture times, online meetings, or last minute trips to the cinema. Your schedule, your education.

FAQs

Why are your courses priced much lower than other courses on Maven?

Our pricing reflects our mission, not a lack of value. We invest deeply in the quality and care of our courses, but as a social enterprise we choose to keep prices low to make learning accessible.

It is not too good to be true, it is a deliberate decision to prioritise inclusion while reinvesting revenue into our wider impact programmes.

I want to take the course but I cannot afford the price. What should I do?

We reserve a number of fully funded places in every cohort to ensure our courses remain accessible. If cost is a barrier for you, please email fill in the form on our Financial Support page to request an application form for a no cost place.

What you will learn

What AI actually is

You will cut through the noise and develop a clear, grounded understanding of artificial intelligence — what it is, how it came to be, and how it already shapes everyday life.

How AI works

You will understand the mechanics behind AI systems, including how they learn, where they go wrong, and what distinguishes generative AI from other types.

How to prompt effectively

You will build a practical, repeatable prompting framework that helps you get consistent, high-quality results from AI tools in real work situations.

Ethics, responsibility, and agency

You will explore the ethical dimensions of AI — including bias, sustainability, and accountability — and develop the critical judgement to use AI on your own terms.

This course is not about keeping up with AI.

It is about understanding it well enough to make genuine choices about how you engage with it.

Perfect for people who want to use AI thoughtfully — not just those who want to use it most.