AI Training Courses via Kartu Prakerja Indonesia

Microsoft Talenta AI: Free Courses for Prakerja Participants

In 2024, Microsoft partnered with Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower to offer free AI skills training through the Prakerja platform. This means Prakerja participants can learn cutting-edge AI skills without using their Rp 3.5M balance.

Available Microsoft AI Courses

1. AI Fundamentals for Everyone

Duration: 8-10 hours Level: Beginner Platform: Microsoft Learn via Prakerja Cost: FREE

What you'll learn:

• What is artificial intelligence and how it works
• Machine learning basics and practical applications
• AI ethics, bias, and responsible use
• Real-world AI use cases across industries
• How AI impacts business and society

Best for:

• Complete beginners to AI
• Business professionals wanting AI literacy
• Anyone curious about AI technology

Certificate: Microsoft Learn certification upon completion

2. Generative AI with ChatGPT and Copilot

Duration: 12-15 hours Level: Beginner to Intermediate Platform: Microsoft Learn via Prakerja Cost: FREE

What you'll learn:

• How generative AI models work (GPT, DALL-E)
• Practical use of ChatGPT for work tasks
• Microsoft Copilot for productivity
• Prompt engineering techniques
• AI-assisted content creation
• Automating business processes with AI

Best for:

• Office workers wanting to boost productivity
• Content creators and marketers
• Professionals in any field using AI tools

Certificate: Microsoft Learn generative AI certification

3. Data Analytics with Power BI

Duration: 15-20 hours Level: Intermediate Platform: Microsoft Learn via Prakerja Cost: FREE

What you'll learn:

• Power BI fundamentals
• Connecting and transforming data
• Creating interactive dashboards
• Data visualization best practices
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) basics
• Sharing and publishing reports

Best for:

• Data analysts and business intelligence professionals
• Finance and operations teams
• Anyone working with business data

Certificate: Microsoft Power BI certification

4. Azure AI Fundamentals

Duration: 20-25 hours Level: Intermediate Platform: Microsoft Learn via Prakerja Cost: FREE

What you'll learn:

• Microsoft Azure cloud platform basics
• AI services in Azure (vision, speech, language)
• Building AI solutions with Azure
• Machine learning in the cloud
• AI model deployment

Best for:

• Developers and IT professionals
• Cloud computing enthusiasts
• Technical professionals exploring AI

Certificate: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Paid AI Courses on Prakerja Platforms

Python for AI and Data Science

Platform: Skill Academy, Coursera, Dicoding Price: Rp 200,000 - Rp 800,000 Duration: 20-40 hours

What you'll learn:

• Python programming fundamentals
• NumPy and Pandas for data manipulation
• Data visualization with Matplotlib
• Introduction to machine learning libraries
• Building simple AI models

Recommended courses:

• "Python for Data Science" (Skill Academy, Rp 350,000)
• "Introduction to Machine Learning with Python" (Coursera, Rp 500,000)
• "Python AI Programming" (Dicoding, Rp 400,000)

Machine Learning Basics

Platform: Coursera, Dicoding, BuildWithAngga Price: Rp 300,000 - Rp 1,000,000 Duration: 30-60 hours

What you'll learn:

• Machine learning concepts and algorithms
• Supervised vs unsupervised learning
• Model training and evaluation
• Hands-on projects with real datasets
• Building predictive models

Recommended courses:

• "Machine Learning Fundamentals" (Coursera, Rp 600,000)
• "Intro to Machine Learning" (Dicoding, Rp 500,000)
• "AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp" (BuildWithAngga, Rp 800,000)

Data Science Complete Path

Platform: Skill Academy, RevoU, MySkill Price: Rp 500,000 - Rp 1,500,000 Duration: 40-80 hours

What you'll learn:

• Statistics for data science
• Data cleaning and preprocessing
• Exploratory data analysis
• Machine learning algorithms
• Data visualization and storytelling
• Portfolio projects

Recommended courses:

• "Data Science Career Path" (Skill Academy, Rp 900,000)
• "Data Analytics Bootcamp" (RevoU, Rp 1,200,000)
• "Complete Data Science" (MySkill, Rp 800,000)

AI for Business Professionals

Platform: Skill Academy, Tokopedia, Cakap Price: Rp 150,000 - Rp 500,000 Duration: 10-20 hours

What you'll learn:

• AI applications in business
• Using AI tools for productivity
• AI-driven marketing and sales
• Process automation with AI
• AI strategy for organizations

Recommended courses:

• "AI for Business Leaders" (Skill Academy, Rp 300,000)
• "AI-Powered Marketing" (Tokopedia, Rp 250,000)
• "Business Automation with AI" (Cakap, Rp 350,000)

Course Selection Strategy

For Complete AI Beginners

Week 1-2: Foundation

1. Start with Microsoft AI Fundamentals (FREE)
2. Understand what AI is and how it works
3. Explore different AI applications

Week 3-4: Practical Tools 4. Take Generative AI with ChatGPT (FREE) 5. Learn to use AI tools in daily work 6. Practice prompt engineering

Week 5-6: Specialization 7. Choose a paid course based on career goals:

• Developers: Python for AI (Rp 350,000)
• Business: AI for Business Professionals (Rp 300,000)
• Data: Data Analytics with Power BI (FREE)

Total spent: Rp 300-350,000 of your Rp 3.5M balance Skills gained: AI literacy + practical AI tool usage + specialized skill

For Tech Professionals

Week 1-2: AI Fundamentals

1. Microsoft AI Fundamentals (FREE)
2. Azure AI Fundamentals (FREE)

Week 3-6: Programming 3. Python for Data Science (Rp 500,000) 4. Machine Learning Fundamentals (Rp 600,000)

Week 7-10: Advanced 5. Data Science Complete Path (Rp 900,000)

Total spent: Rp 2,000,000 of your Rp 3.5M balance Skills gained: Full data science & ML stack Remaining balance: Rp 1.5M for additional courses

For Business/Marketing Professionals

Week 1-2: AI Basics

1. Microsoft AI Fundamentals (FREE)
2. Generative AI with ChatGPT (FREE)

Week 3-4: Business Application 3. AI for Business Leaders (Rp 300,000) 4. AI-Powered Marketing (Rp 250,000)

Week 5-6: Data Skills 5. Data Analytics with Power BI (FREE) 6. Excel Advanced with AI (Rp 250,000)

Total spent: Rp 800,000 of your Rp 3.5M balance Skills gained: AI productivity + business automation + data analytics Remaining balance: Rp 2.7M for other professional skills

How to Access AI Courses on Prakerja

Step 1: Log Into Prakerja Dashboard

After being selected in a wave:

1. Go to dashboard.prakerja.go.id
2. Login with phone number and OTP
3. Verify you see Rp 3,500,000 training balance

Step 2: Browse Microsoft AI Courses

1. Click "Pilih Pelatihan" (Choose Training)
2. Filter by platform: "Microsoft Learn"
3. Look for courses marked "GRATIS" (Free)
4. Read course descriptions and learning outcomes

Available Microsoft courses:

• AI Fundamentals for Everyone
• Generative AI with ChatGPT
• Data Analytics with Power BI
• Azure AI Fundamentals

Step 3: Browse Paid AI Courses

1. Filter by category: "Teknologi" or "Data Science"
2. Filter by platform: Skill Academy, Coursera, Dicoding
3. Sort by rating (4.5+ stars recommended)
4. Check course duration (can you complete in 30 days?)
5. Read student reviews

Step 4: Enroll in Courses

1. Click "Beli" (Buy) on chosen course
2. Confirm purchase (deducted from Rp 3.5M balance)
3. Receive course access credentials via email
4. Course appears in "Pelatihan Saya" (My Trainings)

Important: You have 30 days to complete each course after purchase.

Step 5: Complete Training

1. Watch all video lessons
2. Complete quizzes and assignments
3. Pass final assessment (usually 70-80% required)
4. Download completion certificate

Step 6: Claim Incentives

1. Fill out post-training survey within 7 days
2. Rate course quality and instructor
3. Receive Rp 150,000 incentive per survey
4. Maximum Rp 700,000 total incentives

Common Questions About AI Courses

Do I need programming experience for AI courses?

For Microsoft AI Fundamentals: No. These are designed for complete beginners.

For Python/ML courses: Basic computer skills helpful but not required. Most beginner courses start from zero.

For Data Science paths: Some math background helpful (statistics, algebra) but courses teach what you need.

Are Microsoft AI courses really free?

Yes! Microsoft's Talenta AI partnership makes these courses completely free for Prakerja participants. You don't use any of your Rp 3.5M balance.

Which AI course should I take first?

Start with Microsoft AI Fundamentals. It's free, beginner-friendly, and gives you context for all other AI learning.

Can I take multiple AI courses?

Yes! You can take as many courses as your Rp 3.5M balance allows. Just remember:

• Complete each course within 30 days of purchase
• Don't buy more than you can finish
• Prioritize quality over quantity

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. All courses on Prakerja platforms provide certificates upon completion. Microsoft courses provide official Microsoft Learn certifications.

Can I use these certificates for job applications?

Absolutely! Microsoft certifications are globally recognized. Prakerja certificates show initiative and continuous learning, which employers value.

Real Success Stories

Andi - Marketing Manager, Jakarta

Courses taken:

• Microsoft AI Fundamentals (Free)
• Generative AI with ChatGPT (Free)
• AI-Powered Marketing (Rp 250,000)

Impact:

• Uses ChatGPT for content creation (saves 10 hours/week)
• Automated social media scheduling with AI
• Built AI chatbot for customer inquiries
• Promoted to Senior Marketing Manager

Siti - Junior Developer, Surabaya

Courses taken:

• Python for Data Science (Rp 500,000)
• Machine Learning Fundamentals (Rp 600,000)
• Azure AI Fundamentals (Free)

Impact:

• Built ML model for sales prediction
• Transitioned to Data Science role
• 40% salary increase
• Now mentoring junior developers

Budi - Operations Manager, Bandung

Courses taken:

• Microsoft AI Fundamentals (Free)
• Data Analytics with Power BI (Free)
• Excel Advanced (Rp 250,000)

Impact:

• Created automated inventory dashboard
• Reduced reporting time by 70%
• Identified Rp 50M in cost savings
• Received company innovation award

Next Steps

Before You're Selected

☐ Review available AI courses on prakerja.go.id ☐ Decide which AI skills align with career goals ☐ Create learning plan for 30-60 days ☐ Join Prakerja AI learning community groups

After Selection

☐ Start with Microsoft AI Fundamentals (FREE) ☐ Complete within 1-2 weeks ☐ Choose specialized course based on career ☐ Set daily learning schedule (1-2 hours)

After Completion

☐ Add certificates to LinkedIn profile ☐ Apply AI skills in current role ☐ Share learnings with colleagues ☐ Consider corporate AI training for advanced skills