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LinkedIn Learning, curated
When a feed isn't enough and you want a syllabus, these are the AI paths worth your time: structured video courses that end with a certificate you can point to. One honest catch — LinkedIn Learning is a paid subscription. Before you pay, check your library card: most US public libraries include it free, which makes everything below free too.
Paths & courses
LinkedIn Learning paths & courses 6
Structured, credentialed courses for people who want a syllabus rather than a feed. Everything here needs a LinkedIn Learning subscription — but check first: most US public libraries include it free with a library card.
Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn paid — The broadest AI-literacy path, and the best default for a complete beginner: five short courses (~4 hrs) leading to a free Microsoft Professional Certificate. (often free via public-library card)
Applying Generative AI as a Business Professional paid — Generative AI aimed squarely at office work — prompt crafting, ChatGPT and Copilot workflows, and the critical-thinking habits to not trust it blindly. Refreshed June 2026. (often free via public-library card)
Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI paid — A well-rated standalone course from Ronnie Sheer that covers prompting across multiple vendors, not just one — a good hour if the paths feel like too much commitment. (often free via public-library card)
Building Generative AI Skills for Developers paid — The developer track: seven courses (~9 hrs) running from LLM foundations through RAG, vector databases, and getting something into production. (often free via public-library card)
Generative AI for Web Developers: AI-Powered Pair Programming for Full-Stack Development paid — Shaun Wassell's hands-on build-along across the front end and back end — for developers who learn by shipping something rather than watching slides. (often free via public-library card)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence paid — Doug Rose's plain-language AI literacy for non-technical roles — no code, just the concepts you need to follow the rest of the conversation. (often free via public-library card)