Yes — there are many high‑quality, free (or free-to-audit) AI courses aimed at managers, executives, and business leaders. Below are reliable options you can start with, plus a short note on fit and how to use them.

Top free / free-to-audit courses for business leaders

• AI For Everyone — Andrew Ng (Coursera). Short, non‑technical overview of what AI can and cannot do, how to think about projects and organizational change; excellent primer for executives. (Free to audit; paid for certificate). (Coursera.org)

• Generative AI / AI for Business Leaders courses on edX (examples include “Generative AI for Business Leaders” and executive short courses). Many edX executive or short courses can be audited for free (content access) though certificates or graded items may cost. Good for leaders who want applied, business-focused modules. (classcentral.com)

• AI for Leaders — Babson College (edX/Class Central listing). Designed specifically for managers and board members to understand strategy and organizational implications; often available to audit. (classcentral.com)

• Google’s free AI resources (Machine Learning Crash Course, Google AI Essentials, small‑business AI training initiatives). Practical, tool‑agnostic materials and short workshops useful for understanding use cases and vendor/implementation tradeoffs. Some Google trainings are specially packaged for SMBs and leaders. (Lifewire.com)

Notes on access and choosing the right course

• Free vs. free-to-audit: Platforms like Coursera and edX commonly let you audit course content at no cost (video lectures, many readings). Certificates, graded assignments, or instructor‑led cohorts usually require payment. Check each course’s “audit” or “free access” option. (Coursera.org)

• Pick by role and goal:

  • If you want a quick strategic primer: Andrew Ng’s “AI For Everyone” (Coursera). (Coursera.org)
  • If you want executive-level case studies and strategy frameworks: look for “AI for Leaders” / executive short courses from business schools (Babson, MIT Sloan — note MIT executive programs are usually paid but some materials/edX offerings may offer audit options). (classcentral.com)
  • If you want practical vendor/tool awareness and hands-on demos: Google’s free modules and small‑business AI training are useful. (Lifewire.com)

Suggested short learning path (for a business leader)

1. Start with a 3–6 hour primer (Andrew Ng’s AI For Everyone) to get the basic vocabulary and realistic expectations. (Coursera.org)
2. Take one business‑focused short course (edX/Coursera/Babson) that includes case studies and a roadmap for adoption. (classcentral.com)
3. Use Google’s practical modules or vendor whitepapers to learn common use cases, potential savings/ROI, and quick pilots. (Lifewire.com)
4. Convene a short internal workshop to translate learnings into 2–3 pilot ideas and success metrics.

If you want, I can:

• Find 3–5 currently open/free links (with direct enrollment pages) tailored to executives, or
• Build a one‑page 2–3 session workshop plan you can run with your leadership team to move from learning to pilot selection.

Which would you prefer?