AI Foundations for Beginners
- AI learning at a human pace
- Plain language. No jargon. No hype.
- Short lessons designed for focus and real understanding
- Learn when to trust AI and when to question it
- Learn one AI platform and build transferable skills you can use with others.
- Confidence you can feel, not just information you collect
How You’ll Learn
What's Included in This Course
- A human-paced, thoughtfully structured learning journey that focuses on the essentials and leaves the noise behind.
- A structured orientation to Claude, so you know what to use now, what to set aside for later, and where to focus.
- Short, intentional pre-recorded lessons designed to support focus, integration, and real understanding.
- Honest, grounded explanations that clear up fear, hype and confusion.
- Plain language, always. No jargon. No posturing. Just explanations that feel human and make sense.
- Reference handouts that explain AI terms and break down prompts, plus practice activities to help you apply what you learn.
- Replay the lessons as often as you need, with access for as long as the course exists.
What You’ll Walk Away With After Completing the Course:
After this course, you'll open Claude and know what to do.
What This Asks of You
Set aside time to watch the lessons and try what you’re learning in Claude. Follow your own rhythm, with room to pause, practise, and revisit.
Do I need to be techy to start?
No. This course is designed for beginners, with plain-language explanations and step-by-step lessons in Claude. You don’t need coding skills or previous AI experience.
Bring your curiosity and a willingness to try what you’re learning.
Do I need a paid Claude subscription?
You’ll need a Claude account, but you can start with the free plan to explore and practise.
If you plan to use Claude regularly or build projects with lots of supporting information, I recommend considering Claude Pro for its higher usage allowance. Both free and paid plans have usage limits.
A paid subscription is optional and purchased separately from Claude. It isn’t included in the course price.
How much time should I set aside?
The course includes approximately 3–4 hours of recorded lessons, plus time to practise what you’re learning.
If you’d like a little structure, try two sessions of 45–60 minutes each week over four weeks. Spend part of each session watching lessons and the rest trying things in Claude.
That’s an example, not a deadline. You can move faster, take longer, and revisit lessons whenever you need to while you have course access.
Is this course right for my level?
This course is for you if you’re new to AI, or you’ve tried it but still feel unsure about what to use and where to begin.
You’ll get a structured introduction to Claude, with clear explanations and practice to help you use it more independently.
If you already use Claude confidently and want more advanced training, this beginner course may cover ground you already know.
What if I need more time?
There’s no fixed schedule or deadline for completing the course. Pause when life gets busy, revisit lessons when you need a refresher, and pick up where you left off. You set the pace.
What if I get stuck?
The course includes a troubleshooting lesson to help you work through common stumbling blocks. You can also pause, replay a lesson, and use the reference handouts as you practise.
This is an independent learning course, so live Q&A and individual feedback aren’t included. For help accessing your course or account, contact the support email provided with your purchase.
Is this course open to everyone?
Yes. We’re women-centered and open to everyone. AI Foundations for Beginners welcomes people of all genders. If the course fits your experience and learning goals, you’re welcome here.
How do I know which learning option is right for me?
Choose a self-paced course if you prefer recorded lessons you can follow independently, on your own schedule.
If you want live, personalized teaching and guidance, explore One-on-One Learning. For learning with a group or organizing training for your team, explore Group & Corporate Training.
Unsure of your experience level? The quiz helps you identify whether you’re at a beginner or intermediate level. It doesn’t choose a learning format for you.
Not Sure Where You Are with AI?
Let’s Find Your Starting Point
There are no trick questions. This short quiz asks about your experience with AI to help you identify whether you’re at a beginner or intermediate level.
Think of it as a snapshot, not a label. It’s a way to understand where you are now and whether building your foundations is the right next step.
Who This Course Is For
AI Foundations for Beginners
Meet Your AI Partner in Crime
I'm Nix Fäe. Part artist, part systems lover, full-time translator of confusing tech into plain English.
I spent over a decade working in tech, then took a deliberate deep dive into AI. Courses, experiments, hands-on exploration, and plenty of moments where I paused and asked, "What is actually happening here?" I didn't rush it. I figured it out on my own until it truly made sense. One of my core strengths is my ability to streamline, organize, and simplify complex systems. It's how my brain works. And right now, AI is a loaded topic. There's a lot of noise, pressure, and fear floating around.
So I teach this differently.
I help you build a clear, grounded relationship with AI. One that replaces overwhelm with orientation, and pressure with curiosity. We slow things down, focus on what matters, and leave the rest for later.
Think of me as your partner in crime. I'm here to help you see the full picture, ask better questions, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and a little bit of fun.
We take this step by step. With structure. With honesty. And without losing yourself in the process.
What You’ll Explore During This Course
Understanding AI & Getting Started with Claude
• What AI is and isn’t, where it helps, where it falls short, and why healthy skepticism matters.
• Essential AI vocabulary explained in plain language, with a reference handout you can return to.
• Setting up your Claude account and understanding basic privacy considerations.
• Finding your way around the chat interface, so you know what’s there and where to begin.
• Starting your first conversation, including when to use voice input instead of typing.
• Understanding what Claude remembers, what it doesn’t, and how to keep your conversations organized.
Exploring Claude’s Features & When to Use Them
• Understanding the difference between Claude on the web and the Claude Desktop app.
• A guided tour of Claude’s workspace, including Projects, Artifacts, and Claude Design.
• An introduction to Skills, plugins, connectors, scheduled tasks, and research tools: what they’re for and when they might be useful.
• Finding your way around model choices, effort settings, incognito mode, and account settings.
• Understanding which features to use now and which to leave for later, without needing to master everything at once.
• Asking Claude to explain unfamiliar terms or help you understand your next step.
Getting Unstuck & Knowing When to Question AI
• What to do when a feature moves, changes, or disappears.
• Guided troubleshooting practice for common stumbling blocks.
• When to question an AI answer and how to check it.
• Why medical, legal, and financial questions need reliable sources and appropriate professional guidance, not AI alone.
• A simple four-move toolkit to try when you get stuck.
Putting It into Practice: Your First Claude Project
• How Projects differ from regular chats and when to use one.
• Setting up a Project with a name, instructions, and relevant reference files.
• Giving Claude useful context and asking for the tone, response length, and structure you need.
• Comparing vague and clear prompts, then refining the responses.
• Applying what you’ve learned to a practical project of your own.
From Uncertainty to Possibility
