The manual covers universal models and methods used to create computer systems capable of performing functions traditionally considered intellectual: understanding natural language and images, acquiring knowledge and learning, logical conclusion, action planning. Numerous examples and programs are provided to explain and detail the general principles. The Common Lisp and Prologue languages ​ ​ are widely used in the creation of intelligent systems. Much attention is paid to the main areas of artificial intelligence - expert systems, neural networks, natural language processing, machine vision. The manual is written in accordance with the international training program for specialists in the field of information systems.