Resource Hub: What to Learn After the PCS AI Roadmap
Finished the PCS AI Learning Roadmap and want to go deeper? This post rounds up free (or nearly free) AI courses curated by PCS Vietnam from Google, IBM, Microsoft, and DeepLearning.AI โ grouped by role so you can find the right next step for you.
Before you dive in: These are third-party courses โ each has its own approach and terminology. PCS recommends completing the AI Roadmap first so you have a solid conceptual foundation and can pick the right path instead of getting overwhelmed by hundreds of options.
๐ Studentsโ
Want to keep exploring AI at a comfortable pace, with a certificate to add to your portfolio.
Elements of AIโ
University of Helsinki & MinnaLearn โ Free ยท Certificate included
One of the world's most popular AI intro courses. No coding required, self-paced โ great for reinforcing concepts from Modules 1โ2.
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Gemini for Students / Google AI Essentialsโ
Google โ Free
Learn to use Gemini and Google's AI tools in your studies โ a natural follow-on from Module 4 (Using AI Tools).
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๐ฉโ๐ซ Teachers & Educatorsโ
Want to apply AI in the classroom and earn a recognised professional credential.
Google Educator Level 1 & Level 2โ
Google for Education โ Free ยท Certificate included
The official credential for teachers integrating Google technology into the classroom โ Level 1 is introductory, Level 2 is advanced.
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Gemini Educator / Gemini Facultyโ
Google โ Free ยท Certificate included
A dedicated credential for using Gemini in lesson design, material creation, and student support.
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๐ผ Office Workersโ
Want to use AI to work more effectively every day โ no deep technical knowledge required.
Google AI Essentialsโ
Coursera / Grow with Google โ Financial aid available
A hands-on course for using generative AI in everyday office work: writing, summarising, planning.
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AI For Everyoneโ
DeepLearning.AI ยท Andrew Ng โ Free (audit mode)
The classic course explaining AI for non-technical people โ helps you understand what AI can and can't do so you apply it correctly at work.
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๐งญ Managers & Leadersโ
Want to make the right decisions about adopting AI across your organisation or team.
AI For Everyoneโ
DeepLearning.AI ยท Andrew Ng โ Free (audit mode)
A strategic perspective: how AI is reshaping industries, how to build an AI roadmap for your organisation, and the risks and ethics to watch out for.
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AI Fundamentalsโ
IBM SkillsBuild โ Free ยท Digital badge included
A short path helping managers grasp foundational AI concepts and enterprise applications, with a shareable digital badge for LinkedIn.
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๐ฉโ๐ป Technical track โ want to build AIโ
Already comfortable with computers and ready to move into programming and building AI models.
AI for Beginnersโ
Microsoft (GitHub) โ Free ยท Open source
A 12-week curriculum for new AI developers โ hands-on Python exercises, perfect for after you're comfortable with the concepts from Modules 1โ3.
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Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900 โ AI-901)โ
Microsoft Learn โ Free study materials, paid exam
Microsoft's foundational AI credential. Note: AI-900 retires on 30 June 2026, replaced by AI-901 โ check the latest version before registering for the exam.
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๐ฌ Picking tip: You don't need to do all of these โ choose 1โ2 courses that fit your current goals. If you're not sure where to start, reach out to your mentor in the PCS network for personalised advice.