Claude AI creator Anthropic launches new free of charge online course: Introduction to AI Fluency
Called AI Fluency, this takes between three and four hours to complete and is available free on the Anthropic website. Anthropic is the creator of Claude, an AI chatbot and Claude for Education.
The course was developed by Joseph Feller, Professor of Information Systems and Digital Transformation at Cork University Business School and Rick Dakan, Professor of Creative Writing at the Ringling College of Art and Design, alongside Anthropic.
Partially supported by a grant from Ireland’s Higher Education Authority through the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, the course offers an introduction to basic AI applications and concepts.
The course is based on The AI Fluency Framework - an ongoing research collaboration between professors Dakan and Felle, exploring the intersection between human creativity and innovation, generative AI technologies and learning and teaching in higher education.
At the end of the course, users are invited to use an AI assistant to create a structured plan for developing their AI fluency over time
Writing on LinkedIn, Feller comments: “We hope this will be a great resource for both staff development and for direct sharing with students. We will be developing more advanced framework content over the summer, and also lots of content specifically on integrating AI Fluency and AI Fluency thinking into higher education curriculums, pedagogy, and assessment.”
The news follows shortly after Anthropic announced the launch of Claude for Education, a version of its AI chatbot tailored to meet the needs of higher education institutions. The release is intended to support universities in integrating AI into teaching, learning, and administrative workflows, while also providing structured programs for students.
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Our sister title, RTIH, organiser of the industry leading RTIH Innovation Awards, proudly brings you the first edition of the RTIH AI in Retail Awards, which is now open for entries.
As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.
With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.
Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.
Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Wednesday, 3rd September.
This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.
Please email our Editor, Scott Thompson, if you have any questions or need further information: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com
Key 2025 dates
Friday, 18th July: Award entry deadline
Tuesday, 22nd July: 2025 finalists revealed
Wednesday, 23rd July - Friday, 8th August: Judging days
Wednesday, 3rd September: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH AI in Retail Awards Ceremony, to be held at The Barbican in Central London.
