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🛒Module 5
⏱ 32 min📝 4 lessons⭐ +200 XP
Evaluating AI Tools and Vendors
Make smarter buying decisions before you spend a dollar
In 4 lessons, you'll learn how to decide if you actually need AI (or just better processes), how to spot the red flags in vendor sales pitches, what questions to ask before buying anything, and how AI pricing models work — plus a clear framework for deciding whether to build, buy, or wait.

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What you'll learn
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Evaluating AI products🏷️
Free vs paid AI tools⚖️
Making smart purchasing decisions🛍️
Avoiding AI hype and scamsLessons in this module
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Do You Actually Need AI?
How to tell if AI is the answer — or if simpler automation will do
8 min+50 XP
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Red Flags in AI Vendor Pitches
What sales reps say vs. what it actually means
8 min+50 XP
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12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
The buyer's checklist that cuts through the demo magic
8 min+50 XP
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Pricing Models and Build vs. Buy
Understand what you're actually paying for — and when to build your own
8 min+50 XP
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