AI Foundations
How machines learn — built for curious minds
A hands-on introduction to how AI actually works: algorithms, data, training, neural networks, and bias. Designed for teens, great for anyone starting from zero.
Beginner3 modules · 9 lessons~57 min480 XPAligned with Day of AI (MIT) · code.org AI Foundations
Progress0/9
Module
How Machines Think
What AI is, what an algorithm is, and why data rules everything
What Is AI, Really?6 min · 50 XPWhat Is AI, Really?
Algorithms Are Everywhere6 min · 50 XPAlgorithms Are Everywhere
Data Is the Ingredient6 min · 50 XPData Is the Ingredient
Module
How Machines Learn
The three ways models learn, train/test, and neural networks
Three Ways Machines Learn7 min · 60 XPThree Ways Machines Learn
Train It, Test It, Trust It?7 min · 60 XPTrain It, Test It, Trust It?
Neural Networks, Explained Gently7 min · 60 XPNeural Networks, Explained Gently
Module
AI & Us
Bias, fairness, and designing AI that helps
Spotting Bias in AI6 min · 50 XPSpotting Bias in AI
AI Around You6 min · 50 XPAI Around You
Design With AI6 min · 50 XPDesign With AI
Capstone project
Teach it back
Explain one AI concept from this track to someone who knows nothing about it — a younger sibling, a parent, a friend. Capture how you explained it and what confused them.
Deliverable: A one-page explainer, short video, or slide deck that a beginner could actually follow.
Milestones
Finish every lesson to earn the AI Foundations Certificate.