Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Note: This learning path will be updated on October 1, 2026. To earn your certificate of completion without interruption, complete the path before that date. If you can't, additional courses may be required.
Generative AI is reshaping industries by transforming how work gets done. This learning path puts you at the forefront of this creative revolution, covering content creation, key models, future trends, ethical considerations, and tools like Microsoft Copilot. Gain essential skills to harness generative AI in your career. Start today so you can lead in this transformative era.
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Describe core concepts and functionalities of generative AI.
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Identify the benefits of using Copilot for workflow automation.
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Evaluate the ethical implications of deploying generative AI.
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Apply search strategies using reasoning engines effectively.
Courses
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1
What Is Generative AI?1h 3mWhat Is Generative AI?
By: Pinar Seyhan Demirdag
Learn about the basics of generative AI, including its history, popular models, how it works, ethical implications, and much more.
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2
Your Top AI Questions Answered: AI Literacy for Everyone49mYour Top AI Questions Answered: AI Literacy for Everyone
By: Dr. Marily Nika
Boost your awareness of core concepts in AI in this beginner-friendly course accessible to anyone.
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3
Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work49mLearning Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work
By: Jess Stratton
From creating compelling presentations to managing communications effortlessly, learn how Microsoft 365 Copilot helps you enhance your productivity as you work smarter and faster.
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4
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI45mEthics in the Age of Generative AI
By: Vilas Dhar
Learn why ethical considerations are a critical part of the generative AI creation and deployment process and explore ways to address these ethical challenges.
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5
Everyday AI Concepts49mEveryday AI Concepts
By: Doug Rose
Learn key artificial intelligence concepts and discover how AI can benefit your team, organization, products, and services.
Instructors
Pinar Seyhan Demirdag
Founder & CEO at EVRN | Gen AI product & VFX since 2018
Dr. Marily Nika
Gen AI Product @ Google · ex-Meta Labs · O’Reilly Bestselling Author Building the #1 AI PM Bootcamp | 300K+ readers | Webby Nominee
Jess Stratton
TEDx | Microsoft MVP | Author of Copilot for Microsoft 365: Harness the Power of Generative AI in the Microsoft Apps You Use Every Day (Apress) | Technology Coach | LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Vilas Dhar
President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation ($1.5B) | Investing $500M+ to make AI work for everyone | Writing in TIME, Nature, FT | Thinkers50 Radar 2026
Doug Rose
AI, Agile & Data Science Author