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  • OpenAI, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, and Ollama tracks
  • API building, MCP extension work, education, student, and nonprofit use

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AcademAI learning paths: guided AI course sequences by goal, level, and time.

AcademAI learning paths turn the broad AI course catalog into practical course sequences for a specific goal.

Paths cover multi-provider foundations, Microsoft Copilot workplace mastery, OpenAI and ChatGPT fluency, Perplexity research, Grok and xAI workflows, Ollama local AI labs, Claude Code development, API building, Model Context Protocol, education, student learning, and nonprofit use.

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Each path names the expected level so beginners, workplace learners, and builders can choose a realistic entry point.

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Recommended sequences move from foundations into provider, workflow, or developer depth.

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ChatGPT TrainingMicrosoft Copilot TrainingPerplexity Research TrainingGrok and xAI TrainingOllama Local AI Lab TrainingClaude and Claude Code TrainingAI API Development CoursesAI Fluency Training
01

Beginner Path: Multi-Provider AI Foundations

Beginner

For those new to AI, Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and local model labs

5
courses
⏱12-15 hours
OpenAI 101: AI FoundationsClaude 101Grok 101: Practical FluencyOllama 101: Local AI Lab FoundationsAI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
Start with OpenAI 101: AI Foundations→
02

Developer Path: Claude Code Mastery

Intermediate

For software developers and engineers

5
courses
⏱12-16 hours
Claude Code in ActionIntroduction to Claude CoworkBuilding with the Claude APIIntroduction to Agent SkillsIntroduction to Subagents
Start with Claude Code in Action→
03

OpenAI Path: ChatGPT Practical Mastery

Beginner

For learners who want confident ChatGPT use across work, study, and daily workflows

3
courses
⏱8-10 hours
OpenAI 101: AI FoundationsChatGPT Practical FluencyChatGPT for Work: Role-Based Workflows
Start with OpenAI 101: AI Foundations→
04

OpenAI Builder Path

Intermediate

For developers and technical operators building with Codex and the OpenAI API

3
courses
⏱10-12 hours
Codex for BuildersBuilding with the OpenAI APIIntroduction to Model Context Protocol
Start with Codex for Builders→
05

Grok Path: Practical Grok Mastery

Intermediate

For learners who want confident Grok use across personal, team, connected, and creative workflows

4
courses
⏱11-15 hours
Grok 101: Practical FluencyGrok for Business WorkspacesGrok Connectors for Knowledge WorkGrok Imagine, Voice, and Multimodal Creation
Start with Grok 101: Practical Fluency→
06

Grok Builder Path

Intermediate

For developers and technical operators building with the xAI API and Grok Build

4
courses
⏱13-16 hours
Building with the xAI APIGrok Build in ActionGrok Connectors for Knowledge WorkIntroduction to Model Context Protocol
Start with Building with the xAI API→
07

Perplexity Path: Research Mastery

Intermediate

For learners who want source-backed research, evidence review, Spaces, Comet, and team knowledge workflows

4
courses
⏱11-15 hours
Perplexity 101: Research FluencyPerplexity Deep Research and Source EvaluationPerplexity Spaces, Connectors, and Team KnowledgeComet and Perplexity Computer for Workflows
Start with Perplexity 101: Research Fluency→
08

Perplexity Builder Path

Advanced

For developers and technical teams building with Perplexity APIs, MCP, embeddings, and research agents

4
courses
⏱14-17 hours
Building with Perplexity APIsPerplexity MCP, Embeddings, and Research AgentsPerplexity Deep Research and Source EvaluationIntroduction to Model Context Protocol
Start with Building with Perplexity APIs→
09

Microsoft Copilot Path: Practical Workplace Mastery

Intermediate

For learners who want confident Microsoft Copilot use across chat, Microsoft 365 apps, and repeatable work workflows

4
courses
⏱12-16 hours
Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI FluencyCopilot Chat Practical FluencyMicrosoft 365 Copilot App WorkflowsPrompting Copilot: Repeatable Workflows
Start with Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI Fluency→
10

Microsoft Copilot Champion Path

Intermediate

For team champions, managers, and operators planning Copilot adoption, governance, prompt systems, and business agents

4
courses
⏱12-16 hours
Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI FluencyPrompting Copilot: Repeatable WorkflowsCopilot Adoption, Governance, and ROICopilot Studio and Agent Foundations
Start with Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI Fluency→
11

Microsoft Copilot Builder Path

Advanced

For builders and developers working with Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, MCP, and API-backed AI systems

4
courses
⏱15-19 hours
Copilot Studio and Agent FoundationsGitHub Copilot for Agentic BuildersIntroduction to Model Context ProtocolBuilding with the OpenAI API
Start with Copilot Studio and Agent Foundations→
12

Ollama Path: Local AI Lab

Intermediate

For learners who want practical local model operations, model choice, privacy boundaries, and lab runbooks

4
courses
⏱12-16 hours
Ollama 101: Local AI Lab FoundationsRunning Models with OllamaModelfile and Model CraftOllama Operations, Safety, and Lab Playbook
Start with Ollama 101: Local AI Lab Foundations→
13

Ollama Builder Path

Intermediate

For developers and technical operators building Ollama API, tool, retrieval, and agent workflows

4
courses
⏱14-18 hours
Building with the Ollama APIOllama Tools, Search, and RetrievalOllama Launch and Agent WorkflowsIntroduction to Model Context Protocol
Start with Building with the Ollama API→
14

30-Day Copilot Productivity Sprint

Intermediate

For hands-on learners who want a structured Copilot practice sprint using workplace, chat, app, and prompting workflows

4
courses
⏱12-16 hours
Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI FluencyCopilot Chat Practical FluencyMicrosoft 365 Copilot App WorkflowsPrompting Copilot: Repeatable Workflows
Start with Microsoft Copilot 101: Work-Safe AI Fluency→
15

Cloud Integration Path

Advanced

For cloud engineers and API specialists

5
courses
⏱14-17 hours
Building with the Claude APIBuilding with the xAI APIClaude with Amazon BedrockClaude with Google Cloud's Vertex AIIntroduction to Model Context Protocol
Start with Building with the Claude API→
16

Extension Path: Model Context Protocol

Advanced

For developers wanting to extend Claude

3
courses
⏱8-10 hours
Introduction to Model Context ProtocolModel Context Protocol: Advanced TopicsIntroduction to Agent Skills
Start with Introduction to Model Context Protocol→
17

Educator Path: Teaching AI Fluency

Intermediate

For educators and trainers

4
courses
⏱10-12 hours
AI Fluency for EducatorsTeaching AI FluencyAI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsClaude 101
Start with AI Fluency for Educators→
18

Student Path: Academic Enhancement

Beginner

For students seeking AI-enhanced learning

4
courses
⏱8-10 hours
AI Fluency for StudentsClaude 101Introduction to Agent SkillsAI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
Start with AI Fluency for Students→
19

Nonprofit Path: Mission-Driven AI

Beginner

For nonprofit professionals

4
courses
⏱8-10 hours
AI Fluency for NonprofitsAI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsClaude 101Introduction to Agent Skills
Start with AI Fluency for Nonprofits→

Not sure where to start?

If you're new to AI, start with the multi-provider Beginner Path. For depth, choose the Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, or Ollama Local AI Lab path that matches your goal.

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