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IBM: Introduction to Generative AI

Beginner 6 hours English Course CertificateFREE
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An IBM edX course that distinguishes generative from discriminative AI, then surveys generative AI's capabilities across text, image, audio, video, code and data, walking through specific tools like GPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion. A clear, broad orientation to the generative-AI landscape, no coding required.

Good for: A broad, no-code orientation to generative AI and its tools.

Less suitable if: You want to build with generative AI or go deep technically.

Skills you'll gain

Generative AIAI conceptsAI toolsGPTImage generationAI literacy

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You want to understand generative AI
You prefer no-code learning
You want a tool survey

Consider something else if you…

You want to build with AI
You want deep technical detail
You already know generative AI

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: A few hours.

About this course

This course distinguishes generative from discriminative AI, then surveys generative AI's capabilities across text, image, audio, video, code, and data, walking through specific tools (GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Synthesia) with hands-on labs through IBM's Generative AI Classroom and tools like ChatGPT, plus video segments from IBM practitioners on real applications across different sectors.

What you'll learn

Describe generative AI and distinguish it from discriminative AI
Identify generative AI capabilities and real-world use cases
Recognize generative AI applications across different sectors and industries
Explore generative AI models and tools for text, code, image, audio, and video
Demonstrate generative AI use cases for text, image, and code generation through hands-on labs

This course includes

6h
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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
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What it costs

You can audit the course free on edX. A verified certificate is a paid option, with financial assistance available.

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Rav Ahuja
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Rav Ahuja is Global Program Director at IBM Skills Network, leading IBM's AI and data science course development on edX and Coursera.

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Frequently asked questions

No — it is a no-code survey of generative AI and its tools, from concepts to examples like GPT and DALL-E.
Yes — you can audit it free on edX; the verified certificate is a paid option.
It walks through tools like GPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion across text, image, audio, video and code.
Generative AI moves fast, so some specific tools may have changed since filming.
Anyone wanting a broad orientation to generative AI without coding.
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