I have always believed that learning never stops. No matter how old you are or where you are in life, there is always something new to learn.
And now, OpenAI has made it even easier for everyone to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) by launching their own online school called OpenAI Academy.
Yes, you read that right. It is completely free. You do not have to pay a kobo to join. This made me so excited, and I decided to share it with you, especially if you are a student, a teacher, a tech lover, or just someone who wants to learn new things.
In this blog post, I will show you the best courses available right now on OpenAI Academy and how you can join them.
What Is OpenAI Academy?
OpenAI Academy is a new online learning platform created by OpenAI, the same people behind ChatGPT.
It is like a school on the internet where you can learn how to use AI tools, how to create with AI, how to teach using AI, and many more things.
They made it simple and easy to use, and anyone can sign up - whether you are a beginner or already know a little about AI.
OpenAI Academy Free Courses
Let me now show you the top courses that are already available.
1. ChatGPT at Work
This course teaches you how to use ChatGPT to make your work easier and faster. It is good for office workers, business people, students, and even teachers.
What You Will Learn:
What multimodality means (it is when AI can understand text, images, and more at once)
- How to write better prompts
- How to use ChatGPT for analysing data
- What GPTs are and how they work
- The story behind ChatGPT
- How to search using ChatGPT
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2. Sora Tutorials
Sora is a new tool by OpenAI that can help you create videos with the help of AI. If you like editing videos or you want to start learning how to create content, this one is for you.
What You Will Learn:
- How to get started with Sora
- How to plan your video using storyboards
- How to cut and join clips
- How to mix videos together
- How to loop scenes
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3. Developer Build Hours
If you are a developer or someone who wants to build apps and tools with AI, this course is very useful.
What You Will Learn:
- How to call functions with AI
- How to fine-tune models
- How to build assistants and smart agents
- GPT-4o Mini and how to use it
- Real-time outputs
- Creating better recommendations with AI
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4. ChatGPT on Campus
This course is for students and lecturers. It will teach you how to use ChatGPT to make learning and teaching easier.
What You Will Learn:
- How ChatGPT can help in your studies
- How to write better prompts
- How to use AI for writing and research
- Time management using AI
- How to prepare for jobs and interviews with AI
- Working together with AI in group projects
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5. AI for K–12 Educators
This course is specially made for primary and secondary school teachers. It will help them understand how AI works and how to use it in class.
What You Will Learn:
How to ask questions that AI understands well
How to use ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools
Helpful tips for using AI in class
Basics of ChatGPT for teachers
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Why I Think This Is a Big Opportunity
I have seen many people pay a lot of money just to learn how to use AI. Some even pay hundreds of dollars for what OpenAI is now offering for free.
As someone who is always looking for ways to grow and help others grow, I believe this is something we should not ignore.
Even if you do not want to become an expert in AI, it will still help you in your daily life — whether it is writing, studying, working, or even planning your week.
How to Start Learning Today
1. Visit https://academy.openai.com
2. Sign up with your email
3. Pick any course you like
4. Start learning at your own pace
No deadline. No pressure. Just free knowledge from the people who created ChatGPT.
Final Words from Me (Prudent Joshua)
I am not sharing this because of hype. I am sharing it because I know how helpful it can be. Imagine learning skills that companies are now looking for - all from the comfort of your home.
You do not need to be a computer wizard. As long as you can read and click, you can learn. And if you ever feel stuck, reach out to someone who can help you.
Please share this with someone you love. Let us grow together.
Let me know in the comments which of the courses you will be taking. I have already started mine. Let us learn together.
