Learn AI in 30 Days – Free Tools & Daily Practice Plan for 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) sounds complex, but you don’t need to be a computer scientist to start learning it. With the right structure and free tools, you can build real AI skills in just 30 days — even with no tech background.
This guide breaks down a simple, beginner-friendly AI learning plan with daily tasks and free resources you can follow from anywhere.
Week 1: Understand the Basics of AI
Goal: Learn what AI is, how it works, and why it matters.
Days 1–2: What is AI? (Theory)
Watch: Simplilearn – What is AI?
Read: Elements of AI
Days 3–4: Types of AI (Narrow, General, Super AI)
Watch: Codebasics or freeCodeCamp intro videos
Read: IBM AI Explained
Days 5–7: Basics of Machine Learning
Try: Google ML Crash Course
Tool: Use ChatGPT to ask “Explain machine learning like I’m 12.”
Week 2: Learn AI Tools Hands-On
Goal: Start using AI tools for writing, design, and productivity.
Days 8–9: Use ChatGPT for Practical Tasks
Visit: chat.openai.com
Try prompts:
Write a professional email
Summarize a blog article
Create an Instagram caption for a travel page
Days 10–11: Use Canva AI for Content
Visit: canva.com
Explore Magic Write, Magic Design & Text-to-Image
Design a social media post or a resume
Days 12–14: Try Google Gemini, Bing AI, or Claude
Use them to:
Rewrite your LinkedIn bio
Brainstorm business names
Translate content into another language
Week 3: AI for Real-World Use
Goal: Use AI to build small projects and understand applications.
Days 15–16: Build with No-Code AI Tools
Tools: Zapier, Durable, Glide
Build something simple like:
AI-powered resume generator
Auto email reply tool
Days 17–18: Start Prompt Engineering Basics
Read: Prompting Guide on OpenAI
Practice with prompts like:
Create a cold email for a digital product
Act as a marketing strategist for my product
Days 19–21: Watch AI Project Tutorials on YouTube
Channels: Codebasics, Tech with Tim, Krish Naik
Pick a 1-hour guided project and follow along
Week 4: Apply & Explore Deeper Concepts
Goal: Solidify your learning and explore specialization paths.
Days 22–23: AI in Career Paths
Watch: Career videos from Krish Naik or Ken Jee
Learn about: Data Analyst, Prompt Engineer, ML Engineer roles
Days 24–25: Ethics & Limitations of AI
Read: UNESCO AI Ethics Report
Ask ChatGPT about AI bias and safety
Days 26–28: Build a Small Project or Portfolio
Create something like:
A chatbot using Chatbase
An AI-generated pitch deck using Canva + GPT
Days 29–30: Share & Reflect
Share your learnings on LinkedIn or Medium
Ask for feedback on Reddit (r/learnmachinelearning)
Plan your next 30-day AI goal
Free Tools You’ll Be Using
ChatGPT (chat.openai.com)
Canva AI (canva.com)
Google Gemini (gemini.google.com)
Bing AI (bing.com)
YouTube (Codebasics, Simplilearn, Krish Naik)
Notion AI (optional for notes & summarizing)
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to know how to code or pay for a course to begin your AI journey. You just need curiosity, a consistent routine, and a willingness to explore.
Use this plan to build foundational AI skills, and in just 30 days, you will:
Understand how AI works
Use AI tools daily
Build your own mini AI project
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