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Introduction to AI Engineering

Learn AI Engineering from scratch: LLM APIs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents and production best practices. Hands-on English course, updated for 2026.

Lessons
28in 11 modules
Duration
~25 hself-paced
Quiz
325questions
Level
Beginnerno prerequisites
  • In English
  • Updated on
Free preview · lesson 1 · no account needed What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World An AI demo that impresses in a Friday meeting and an AI system that survives months in production are two completely different things — and the distance between them separates the engineer who "plays with AI" from the one who builds with it. In 2026, AI is no longer a laboratory concept or a science fiction topic: it is infrastructure processing billions of requests daily — from coding assistants like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot, to medical diagnosis and Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Read the preview

What you will learn

The course’s skills. The same ones appear on your Certificate of Completion, so you can show what you covered.

  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning Essentials
  • Large Language Models and Modern Architectures
  • Working with LLM APIs and Integrations
  • AI Tools for Developers
  • RAG, Embeddings and Vector Databases
  • AI Agents and Automation
  • Evaluation, Testing and AI Security

About the course

A complete, premium AI Engineering course, updated for 2026. Covers the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), Large Language Models (GPT-6.1 Sol, Claude Opus 5.5, Gemini 4 Argon), working with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, streaming and function calling, AI tools for developers (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code), RAG and vector databases, AI agents with tool use and MCP, evaluation and testing, AI security, cost control in production, plus case studies and hands-on projects.

Who it is for

For developers, engineers and technical professionals who build or integrate AI solutions. It belongs to AI Engineering, on the IT track.

What you need

Beginner level: you do not need prior experience with AI; the course starts from the basics.

Course curriculum

11 modules · 28 lessons · about 25 hours · 325 quiz questions

Read a free preview of lesson 1: “What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World” No account needed. See how a lesson is written before you pay.
  1. Module 1: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World Free preview of the lesson “What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World” 55 min 12 questions
    2. The History and Evolution of AI: From Turing to GPT-6 Astra 55 min 12 questions
    3. Key AI Concepts for Software Engineers 55 min 12 questions
  2. Module 2: Machine Learning Essentials

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Supervised Learning: Classification and Regression 55 min 12 questions
    2. Unsupervised and Reward-Based Learning 55 min 12 questions
    3. Neural Networks and Deep Learning 55 min 12 questions
  3. Module 3: Large Language Models and Modern Architectures

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. What Are Large Language Models 55 min 12 questions
    2. Tokenization and Text Processing 55 min 12 questions
    3. Transformer Architectures and State-of-the-Art Models in 2026 55 min 12 questions
  4. Module 4: Working with LLM APIs and Integrations

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Working with LLM APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic and Google 55 min 12 questions
    2. Prompt Engineering Fundamentals for Developers 55 min 12 questions
    3. Streaming, Function Calling, and Tool Use 55 min 12 questions
  5. Module 5: AI Tools for Developers

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code: AI-Native IDEs in 2026 55 min 12 questions
    2. AI Code Generation: From Prototype to Production 55 min 12 questions
    3. Debugging, Refactoring, and Code Review with AI 55 min 12 questions
  6. Module 6: RAG, Embeddings and Vector Databases

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Introduction to RAG and Embeddings 55 min 12 questions
    2. Vector Databases and Semantic Indexing 55 min 12 questions
    3. Building a Complete RAG System 55 min 12 questions
  7. Module 7: AI Agents and Automation

    2 lessons · 1 h 50 min · 24 questions
    1. AI Agents Fundamentals: From Chatbot to Autonomous Agent 55 min 12 questions
    2. Building Agents with Tool Use and MCP 55 min 12 questions
  8. Module 8: Evaluation, Testing and AI Security

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Evaluating and Testing AI Applications 55 min 12 questions
    2. AI Security: Prompt Injection, Jailbreaking, and Protection 55 min 12 questions
    3. Cost Control and Optimization in Production 55 min 12 questions
  9. Module 9: Case Studies and Hands-On Projects

    2 lessons · 1 h 55 min · 24 questions
    1. Case Study: Building an AI Chatbot for a European SaaS Company 55 min 12 questions
    2. Hands-On Project: Build Your First AI Application 60 min 12 questions
  10. Module 10: Appendix: Official Resources, 2026 Updates and Learning Paths

    2 lessons · 1 h 15 min · 10 questions
    1. Official Resources, 2026 Updates, and Learning Paths 40 min 5 questions
    2. EU AI Act Compliance for Engineers: Transparency, Literacy, and Risk Frameworks 35 min 5 questions
  11. Module 11: Final Quiz — Introduction to AI Engineering

    1 lesson · 1 h · 15 questions
    1. Final Assessment — Introduction to AI Engineering 60 min 15 questions
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How you learn

You read the lesson, ask the AI Professor right on the page and check what you remember.

What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World

An AI demo that impresses in a Friday meeting and an AI system that survives months in production are two completely different things — and the distance between them separates the engineer who "plays with AI" from the one who builds with it. In 2026, AI is no longer a laboratory concept or a science fiction topic: it is infrastructure processing billions of requests daily — from coding assistants like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot, to medical diagnosis and Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

The AI Professor bar that appears in the lesson under the selected passage, with the actions “Explain this to me”, “Give me an example”, “Why does it matter?” and “My own question”
The first lines of lesson 1 of this course. Read the free preview, no account needed.
  1. You read the lesson at your own pace

    Written lessons, with examples and exercises. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off.

  2. You ask the AI Professor inside the lesson

    Select a passage and it explains it, gives you an example or tells you why it matters. You can type or talk to it, in English.

  3. You check what you remember

    Every lesson has its own quiz, with explanations for the answers: 325 questions across the course. The professor also summarizes the lesson and prepares review flashcards.

  4. You get the Certificate of Completion

    Once you complete the lessons and reach the minimum quiz score, you issue it from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable.

The AI Professor is included in your subscription, per-course access included, with a monthly fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms. See how the AI Professor works.

You leave with proof anyone can check

The Certificate of Completion for “Introduction to AI Engineering”: a private attestation with a unique number and a QR code. A recruiter confirms it is authentic on the public verification page, with no account and no cost.

Example of a Cursuri AI Certificate of Completion with sample data: the serial number and the issue date in the top-right corner, the holder’s name, the course, the tier awarded, the percentage of lessons, the average score, the study time, the course version, the issuer and the verification QR code
The real document, an A4 PDF, shown here with sample data. Yours carries your name, the course “Introduction to AI Engineering”, the serial number, the issue date and the tier you earned; the QR code in the image is decorative.
  • Anyone can verify it

    Public verification page, QR code and cryptographic fingerprint, with no account for the person checking.

  • You show it where it counts

    Add it to your CV and LinkedIn profile; a recruiter confirms authenticity with one click.

  • It says exactly what it attests

    The course, the tier you earned (Pass, Merit or Distinction), the serial number and the issue date, plus the percentage of lessons completed.

Verify a certificate
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Before you decide

Frequently asked questions

About the course, the price, the AI Professor and the certificate.

What will I learn in “Introduction to AI Engineering”?

A complete, premium AI Engineering course, updated for 2026. Covers the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), Large Language Models (GPT-6.1 Sol, Claude Opus 5.5, Gemini 4 Argon), working with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, streaming and function calling, AI tools for developers (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code), RAG and vector databases, AI agents with tool use and MCP, evaluation and testing, AI security, cost control in production, plus case studies and hands-on projects.

The course has 11 modules and 28 lessons, with 325 quiz questions. The full curriculum, module by module, is shown on the course page.

Do I need prior experience for this course?

No. The course is Beginner level and starts from the basics: you do not need prior experience with AI.

How long does the course take?

The estimated duration is about 25 hours, across 28 lessons. You learn at your own pace, and your progress is saved automatically at every lesson, so you can pick up where you left off.

How much does it cost, and which plan do I need?

This course alone: the 1 course plan, €99 per month. The course fits into every plan of the subscription, next to other courses you choose: for example 3 courses for €199, 10 courses for €319 (recommended) or the full catalog for €499 per month.

You pick your courses after paying and can change them at every renewal; starting from here, this one is already picked. Plans are billed in EUR, monthly or yearly (pay for 10 months, get 12). Every price is a total, with VAT included at the rate of your country. See all plans.

Can I read part of the course before paying?

Yes. You can read a free preview of lesson 1, “What Artificial Intelligence Is in the Real World”, without an account. The preview shows you how the lesson is written; the rest of the lesson and the other lessons open after payment.

How does the AI Professor help me in this course?

The AI Professor is built into every lesson and starts from the lesson you have open: it explains the passages you select, gives you examples, summarizes the lesson, tests you with a quiz and prepares review flashcards. You can type or talk to it, in English.

It is included in every plan of your subscription, with a fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms.

Do I get a certificate when I finish the course?

When you meet the completion thresholds shown on the platform (lessons completed and the minimum quiz score), you can issue your Certificate of Completion for “Introduction to AI Engineering” from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable on the site.

It is a private attestation of course completion, issued by GALIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SRL. It is NOT a diploma or a state-recognised qualification under Romanian Laws 198/2023, 199/2023 or Government Ordinance 129/2000; employers may take it into account at their own discretion. Details in the Certification policy.

Does the subscription renew automatically? How do I stop it?

Yes. The subscription renews automatically at the end of each monthly billing period. You can see the next renewal date in your account at any time.

You can stop the renewal at any time, from your account or by email, with no other formality. Access stays active until the end of the period already paid for, and no pro-rata refund is made for a period already started, except in the cases provided by law. Your progress stays saved in your account. Details in the Terms & Conditions, section 5.5.

Can my company buy this course for a team?

Yes. With the team library, the company admin picks 3, 5, 10, 15 or 25 courses a month, or the full catalog, for the whole team, from €49 per member per month, excl. VAT, for 5 members or more. A dashboard shows each member’s progress and manages seats centrally. Price it for your team.

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“Introduction to AI Engineering”: 28 lessons and about 25 hours of content, with your progress saved at every lesson.

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  • AI Professor in every lesson, included in your subscription.
  • Certificate of Completion, publicly verifiable.

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