Stop buying Claude courses if real thing free!
2026-10-12T12:51:12Z openrouter_free google/gemma-4-31b-it
The author warns against paying for third-party Claude certification courses, revealing that Anthropic provides three official certifications for free. The article emphasizes the importance of using official resources over expensive, influencer-led courses that lack endorsement from the AI's creators.
In this newsletter, the author of CoolDeep AI warns readers against purchasing third-party 'Claude Certification Courses,' which are often sold by influencers for high prices (e.g., $197) despite being unofficial and unrecognized by employers. The author argues that these courses are essentially scams, as the actual creators of the AI, Anthropic, provide official certifications for free. The author emphasizes a commitment to providing free, high-quality AI resources and refuses to sell paid masterclasses or bootcamps, positioning themselves as a filter to help users avoid unnecessary expenses. The author directs readers to Anthropic's official learning platform (anthropic.skilljar.com), where three specific certifications are available: 'Claude 101,' which introduces basic features and integrations; 'AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations,' which teaches the '4Ds' (Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence) for working with AI; and 'Introduction to Claude Cowork,' which focuses on advanced features like Projects, Plugins, and large-scale research. The author concludes that these official certifications provide a significantly stronger professional signal on LinkedIn than third-party badges. Additionally, the email contains advertisements for AI-related stocks via MarketBeat and an influencer marketing festival by Modash.