A certificate shows you finished a course. A portfolio shows what you can do. Employers and clients usually care more about the second one.

What to include

1. 2 to 4 small projects. Quality matters more than quantity.
2. A short description of each: the problem, what you did, the tools you used and the result.
3. Proof: a link, a screenshot, a short video or a file people can open.
4. About you: two or three lines and a clear way to contact you.

Project ideas after a beginner AI course

• A prompt library for one job, such as customer replies or social posts.
• A study guide or FAQ built from your own notes.
• A small analysis of a public dataset, with your findings explained.

Where to show it

You can publish it on your own site, a free blog, or a public notebook. Our guide on building a portfolio with no experience has more steps.