AI literacy eLearn
PwC's Academy
Last updated October 6, 2026
AI literacy eLearn is a self-paced e-learning curriculum from PwC's Academy. It starts with what artificial intelligence is — the different types, the key concepts behind them, and how AI compares with human intelligence — then turns to the risks and limitations of the technology and the factors that affect its accuracy. From there it covers communicating effectively with generative AI tools, the basic structure of the EU AI Act and how it applies to an organization, and practices for using AI responsibly at work. It is introductory, with no prerequisites, and it is a paid course, taken online.
What you'll learn
- The different types of AI, the key concepts behind them, and where each applies in practice
- AI's strengths and limits set against human intelligence
- The risks and limitations of AI technologies, and the factors that affect accuracy
- Interacting with generative AI tools, and the considerations that get better output from them
- The basic structure of the EU AI Act and how it applies to an organization
- Practices for deploying and using AI safely and responsibly at work
Frequently asked questions about AI literacy eLearn
Who is AI literacy eLearn for?
Anyone who uses AI or generative AI tools in their daily work, and the board members, senior managers and other decision-makers responsible for how an organization adopts them; the regulatory material covers the EU AI Act specifically.
Is AI literacy eLearn free?
No — AI literacy eLearn is a paid course.
What are the prerequisites for AI literacy eLearn?
None — there are no prerequisites for this self-paced course.
Does AI literacy eLearn offer a certificate?
Yes. Printable certificate on completion; there is no final assessment.
Why we suggest this course
It is a short introduction that pairs basic AI literacy with the EU AI Act, which suits someone who has to understand both the tools and the rules around them. The material is produced by PwC's Academy, and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) lists a PwC online course with the same description under the name AI literacy and governance.