This Understanding AI course aims to develop learners’ awareness of what AI is, introduce how AI works and explain why it matters in their everyday lives. The course also helps learners distinguish between human and machine intelligence by highlighting the unique capabilities of both, fostering a deeper understanding of their respective roles. AI is introduced through familiar, real-world examples such as voice assistants, recommendation engines and navigation apps to help students recognise AI in their surroundings. By offering a general overview of AI’s capabilities, history and use cases,this course builds a conceptual foundation for informed engagement with AI technologies.