Intro to Generative AI
Dive into the many forms of generative AI and learn how we can best use these new technologies!
Intro to Generative AI is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in Generative AI. It is structured in 1 module with 3 stated learning outcomes, over PT0H. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 5.6K ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Generative AI courses collection, where we compare it against 14 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | PT0H |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (5.6K reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
1 moduleThe 1-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across PT0H.
Module 1 · Intro to Generative AI
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 5.6K learners on Codecademy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Generative AI This | Codecademy | 4.3★ | Free | PT0H | Free — and still gives a certificate |
| Applied Generative AI Engineering | Udacity Online Course | Udacity | Udacity | 4.9★ | Check price | 3 months | Highest rated (4.9★ from 221 reviews) |
| Generative AI for Everyone |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 5h 46m | Quickest to finish (5h 46m) |
| Generative AI Automation |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
Common questions
Is Intro to Generative AI free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Intro to Generative AI come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Intro to Generative AI take?
Codecademy lists it at PT0H. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Intro to Generative AI suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Intro to Generative AI cover?
It is organised into 1 module, starting with Intro to Generative AI. The full outline is on this page.