i remember being in your shoes a few years back when i was switching careers on a shoestring budget. i spent about four months doing exactly this because i couldnt afford a laptop at the time, so i literally learned the foundations of ai on a used iphone during my hour-long bus rides. coursera is solid but it can be really intimidating because the lectures are long and sometimes the math gets heavy right away. if you want to stay within a budget and learn fast on your phone, i found that a few specific apps really hit the mark. here are the ones that helped me get through those first few weeks:

• Sololearn AI and Python Course Free Version - this one is great because it has bite-sized lessons that fit a short commute and includes a code editor.
• Mimo Coding and AI Basics Mobile App - very gamified and keeps you moving through the concepts quickly, similar to duolingo.
• Khan Academy Free Education Android iOS - no paywalls here and the ai explanations are actually meant for beginners. dont worry about the tech jargon too much yet. mostly these apps teach you the vocabulary so you dont look lost on your first day. i once spent 500 bucks on a private bootcamp only to find out the free version of Sololearn AI and Python Course Free Version explained the basics way better for my brain. just focus on the intro modules and youll be fine for monday. anyway, take a deep breath, you got this.

I've spent years testing these and most apps just disappointed me tbh. @Reply #1 - good point! Try:

• Brilliant.org Premium Subscription Annual Plan
• LinkedIn Learning Monthly Membership Subscription