By CBC Edu Kenya. Facts checked against the live pages on 30 October 2026.
If you have searched for a free AI course in Kenya with a certificate, this page tells you what is on offer, what is not, and how to decide whether the certificate is worth paying for. Everything here comes from the course pages themselves, so you can check each point before you start.
What do you learn in the 10 modules?
The free AI course starts with "What is AI?" and ends with a capstone project. Each module is a short lesson with a 5-question quiz. You need 3 out of 5 to unlock the next module. Module 2 includes a hands-on exercise with Google's Teachable Machine that runs in your browser, so nothing needs installing.
| # | Module | Reading time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Is Artificial Intelligence? | 35 minutes |
| 2 | How Machines Actually Learn | 40 minutes |
| 3 | AI in Your Everyday Life | 30 minutes |
| 4 | Prompt Engineering 101 | 45 minutes |
| 5 | Advanced Prompt Engineering | 45 minutes |
| 6 | AI Tools for Students and Teachers | 40 minutes |
| 7 | AI for Work Productivity | 30 minutes |
| 8 | Vibe Coding: Build Without Being a Coder | 50 minutes |
| 9 | AI Ethics, Bias and Privacy: Kenyan Context | 40 minutes |
| 10 | Capstone Project and Your Certificate | 60 minutes |
Add the times up and you get 415 minutes, close to 7 hours. Go at your own pace, because there is no deadline. You can start right now with Module 1.
Who is the course for?
It is for anyone who wants to understand AI and use it well: students, teachers, parents and people at work. You do not need a technical background. Teachers who want to try AI for lesson planning will also like the Lesson Plan AI tool, which gives three free lesson plans. If you want to see how AI is changing learning in Kenya, our guide on how learning is going the AI way is a good companion read.
Here is where each group can start:
- Teachers: Module 6 covers AI tools for students and teachers, and Modules 4 and 5 teach you to write clear prompts.
- Students: Modules 1 to 3 explain what AI is and where you already meet it. Module 9 helps you use it honestly.
- Working adults: Module 7 looks at AI for everyday work tasks, and Module 8 shows how to build a simple project without being a coder.
- Parents: Modules 1 to 3 and 9 give you the words to talk about AI at home.
Is the certificate worth paying for?
That depends on what you need. Here is the honest picture.
- What it is: a certificate of completion with a unique ID and a QR code that links to a public check page. It is emailed to you after your payment is approved.
- What it is not: a qualification accredited by a government body. It does not replace a KNEC result or a university award.
- Worth it if: you want something to show an employer or put on LinkedIn that proves you finished a structured course.
- Skip it if: you only want the skills. The learning is free either way.
If you need a formal credential for a job application, look at a programme from a recognised provider as well. You can read how the paid AI certificate works before you decide.
How do I verify a certificate?
- Open the certificate verification page.
- Paste the certificate ID, or scan the QR code on the certificate, which leads to the same page.
- If the certificate appears, CBC Edu Kenya issued it. If it does not appear, we did not issue it.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Course price | Free (KSh 0) |
| Modules | 10, from "What is AI?" to a capstone project |
| Time | About 7 hours (415 minutes by the reading times on the modules) |
| Sign-up to read | Not needed |
| Quiz | 5 questions per module, pass with 3 out of 5 |
| Certificate | Optional: KSh 1,000 (M-Pesa) or $7.50 (PayPal or card) |
| Accreditation | None by a government body; a certificate of completion |
| Check a certificate | cbcedukenya.com/verify |
How do I start today?
- Open Module 1 and read it. No form to fill in.
- Take the 5-question quiz and score 3 or more to unlock Module 2.
- Keep going until you finish the capstone in Module 10.
- Decide at the end whether you want the optional certificate.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the CBC Edu Kenya AI course really free?
Yes. All 10 modules and their quizzes are free, and you do not need to sign up to read them. Only the certificate is paid, and it is optional.
How long does the AI course take?
The reading time shown on the 10 modules adds up to about 415 minutes, close to 7 hours. You can finish in a weekend or take one module a day.
Do I need to know coding to start?
No. The course is written for beginners. If you can use WhatsApp and a web browser, you can start Module 1. Module 8 shows how to build a simple project with AI help, without being a coder.
Is the certificate an accredited qualification?
No. It is a certificate of completion with a unique ID, not a qualification accredited by a government body. It shows that you finished the course.
How much is the certificate and how do I pay?
The certificate is KSh 1,000 from Kenya (M-Pesa) or $7.50 from abroad (PayPal or card). It is issued after approval and emailed to you; the certificate page says this takes about an hour after payment is confirmed.
Can my child take this course?
This course is written for adults, students and teachers. For children aged 8 to 14 there is a separate parent-guided AI for Kids course with 10 short lessons.
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