Start here Course · Beginner
Elements of AI University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn
A non-technical introduction to what AI can do, how common methods work, and where human judgment still matters.
AI foundations Critical thinking
Why IHA recommends it
A durable conceptual foundation before learners choose tools or automate work.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
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OpenAI Academy OpenAI
Official learning material and events for applying OpenAI products across work, education, and community settings.
Product fluency Prompting
Why IHA recommends it
The right primary source when a learner needs product-specific OpenAI instruction.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
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Rights: Provider terms apply Open original resource Build and evaluate Repository · Intermediate
Anthropic Courses Anthropic
Official notebooks covering API fundamentals, prompt engineering, evaluations, tool use, and retrieval workflows.
API use Prompt engineering Evaluations Tool use
Why IHA recommends it
A strong vendor-authored technical path that learners can compare with other model providers.
Time 2–12 hours per course Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public repository
Rights: Repository license applies Open original resource Build and evaluate Repository · Intermediate
OpenAI Cookbook OpenAI
Official examples and guides for building, evaluating, and operating applications with OpenAI models.
API use Evals Agents Production patterns
Why IHA recommends it
Practical reference implementations from the product maker, best used alongside independent evaluation.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public repository
Rights: MIT Open original resource Open-source labs Course · Intermediate
Hugging Face LLM Course Hugging Face
Hands-on instruction in transformers, model use, fine-tuning, datasets, tokenizers, and sharing open models.
Open models Transformers Datasets
Why IHA recommends it
A credible route beyond closed model interfaces for learners ready for technical depth.
Time 6–8 hours per chapter Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public course
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GitHub Skills GitHub
Short project-based courses that teach GitHub by guiding learners through real repository actions.
GitHub Version control Collaboration
Why IHA recommends it
The interaction model is excellent: small authentic tasks, visible artifacts, and automated feedback.
Time 30–90 minutes per lab Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public labs
Rights: Repository license applies Open original resource Responsible AI Framework · Intermediate
AI Risk Management Framework National Institute of Standards and Technology
A voluntary framework for governing, mapping, measuring, and managing risks across the AI lifecycle.
Governance Risk management Controls
Why IHA recommends it
A vendor-neutral backbone for translating responsible-AI principles into operating controls.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public framework
Rights: U.S. government resource Open original resource Responsible AI Guide · Intermediate
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications OWASP GenAI Security Project
A practical taxonomy of consequential security risks in applications that use large language models.
Security Threat modeling AI controls
Why IHA recommends it
It turns abstract safety concerns into failures learners can test and design against.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
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Rights: OWASP licensing and terms apply Open original resource Business and operations Guide · Beginner
Keep your AI claims in check U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Plain-language business guidance on substantiating AI claims and avoiding deceptive performance promises.
Claims Marketing ethics Evidence
Why IHA recommends it
A short, authoritative test for whether an AI-enabled offer is honest and supportable.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public guide
Rights: U.S. government resource Open original resource Business and operations Guide · Beginner
Market research and competitive analysis U.S. Small Business Administration
A practical overview of direct research, existing sources, competitive analysis, and market questions.
Customer research Market evidence Competition
Why IHA recommends it
It reinforces that business decisions require evidence beyond model-generated market summaries.
Review date Reviewed 2026-07-15
Use: Free public guide
Rights: U.S. government resource Open original resource