You cannot master AI in 30 days, but you can build a solid base. This plan uses free resources and about 30 to 45 minutes a day.

Week 1: Understand the basics

Read What Is AI? and start a beginner course such as Elements of AI. Write down 5 new words you learn.

Week 2: Use AI tools daily

Pick one free AI assistant and use it every day for a real task, such as summarising an article or planning your week. Practise with our guide on better prompts.

Week 3: Learn one skill deeply

Choose a direction: writing, design, data, or automation. Follow one short course in that area and finish it.

Week 4: Make something

Build a small project, such as a study guide, a content plan or a simple analysis, and write a short description of how you made it. This becomes your first portfolio piece.

Keep these rules

• Study a little every day instead of a lot once a week.
• Check every AI answer before you trust it.
• Avoid paid courses until you finish a free one.

After 30 days, review what you enjoyed most and choose your next course from there.