Learn essential AI skills
We're building AI skills programs, trainings, and tools to address the specific needs of workers everywhere. Discover Google's courses and resources designed to help you succeed in an AI-driven world.
Learn AI basics
Explore foundational concepts in artificial intelligence. Learn how AI works and how to effectively use it in your daily work.
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Introduction to Generative AI
Learn generative AI basics in this short video course–including what it is, how it’s used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning.
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Google AI Essentials
New to AI? Learn about AI capabilities and how they can assist, empower, and inspire you. Use generative AI tools to speed up daily tasks and develop new ideas and content.
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Google Prompting Essentials
Ready to get more out of AI? Learn how to use AI effectively by writing clear and specific instructions called prompts. In 5 easy steps you’ll boost your productivity and make AI work for you.
I came into this course knowing very little about AI technology and this course provided me with a really solid foundation. I am looking forward to utilizing AI tools to help me with upcoming projects for work, as well as in my personal life. I highly recommend this course if you’re interested in learning about how AI can help you with a variety of work tasks.
This course is a must for anyone looking to maximize the potential of AI. It teaches you how to craft prompts that generate outputs, which truly resonate with your needs.
Advance your AI skills
Take your AI knowledge to the next level. Apply AI skills to your work and learn how to build the next big thing.
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Introduction to Large Language Models
In this course, learn all about large language models (LLMs) and how to use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance.
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Introduction to AI Image Generation
In this course, learn about diffusion models that underpin state-of-the-art image generation models on Google Cloud, including how to train and deploy them on Vertex AI.
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Gemini and the Software Development Lifecycle
Learn how to use Gemini—Google’s next-generation AI model—in the software development lifecycle to develop, test, deploy, and manage applications.
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of Google learners say that having a cloud certification gives them the skills to fill in-demand roles.
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of Google learners say that having a cloud certification helps them get promoted faster, and ultimately contributes to their professional success.
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of decision-makers agree that Google Cloud learning resources have helped their organization stay ahead in the AI era.
Google/Ipsos, Cloud Learning Services Market Pulse, Fielded Sept 17th - October 23rd 2024 (US, UK, FR, DE, IN, BR, MX, JP, AU/NZ). Significantly outperforming based on an average of competitor platforms.
Transform your business with AI
Equip your organization with essential AI skills to drive growth, scalability, and efficiency.
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Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence
This course provides leaders with an overview of how they can use Google products to transform their organization with AI and ML.
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Virtual AI Courses, Led by Product Experts
Upskill employees with remote or in-person AI courses led by Google-authorized instructors.
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Grow Your Business with AI
Learn the basics of AI and how Google AI-powered tools can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
I don’t think a day goes by without incorporating what I learned. I love being able to prompt [AI] to write a simple introduction or suggest improvements to awkward sentences. It also helps with organizing information and brainstorming ideas.
Explore AI resources on YouTube
Discover a curated collection of AI tutorials, explainers, and demos to deepen your understanding and build practical skills.
A Developer’s Guide to LLMs
Explore different AI model options, analyze pricing structures, and dive into essential features of large language models (LLMs).
Multimodal AI in Action
What is multimodal AI? Discover the capabilities of multimodal AI and how it leverages various input types like text, images, audio, video, and code to enhance AI applications.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Discover foundational AI concepts, such as machine learning (ML), and explore how AI works, including the rise of generative AI and how to perform tasks with it.
Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner
Advance your prompting skills with advanced prompting techniques, like prompt-chaining and creating AI agents.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the way we work. Yet, many organizations don’t have the expertise they need to unlock AI’s full potential. Learning AI skills helps future-proof your career, increases your productivity, and opens up new opportunities.
85% of Google Cloud learners say that cloud learning resources have contributed to their goal of gaining expertise with generative AI tools and services. Meanwhile, 86% of decision makers learning from Google Cloud say it helps their organization stay ahead in AI and 81% said it helped them stay ahead of the competition*.
*Google/Ipsos, Cloud Learning Services Market Pulse, Fielded Sept 17th - October 23rd 2024 (US, UK, FR, DE, IN, BR, MX, JP, AU/NZ)
It depends on your current AI knowledge and your learning goals. New to AI? Start with introductory resources like Google AI Essentials or explore courses on platforms like Grow with Google and Google Cloud Skills Boost at no charge. These will give you a solid foundation in AI concepts.
Ready to dive deeper? Consider more specialized courses or certifications based on your specific interests or career goals. Platforms like Google Cloud Skills Boost offer AI courses and hands-on labs where you can earn Skill Badges—digital credentials to validate your abilities with Google Cloud products.
Certificates generally refer to a program focused on building practical skills in a specific area. Certificates often require less time and financial commitment than certifications. Examples include Google Career Certificates or Google Cloud Certificates, which focus on job-ready skills.
Certifications, including Google Cloud Certifications typically involve a more rigorous process to validate technical expertise in a particular technology or domain. Certifications often require passing an exam and may demonstrate proficiency in specific tools or platforms.
Google offers a variety of resources to help you learn about and develop AI skills:
- Grow with Google: Develop your AI skills with Grow with Google's various training programs, tools, and resources. Explore no-charge workshops for educators and small business owners, courses like Google Prompting Essentials to gain practical AI skills, and Google Career Certificates in high-growth fields.
- Google Cloud Skills Boost: This platform offers a wide range of AI-related courses and labs, including hands-on learning experiences with Google Cloud products. You can earn Skill Badges to demonstrate your proficiency in specific AI technologies or follow learning paths to learn how to approach AI use cases.
Google offers many learning resources to learn AI skills—some paid and some available at no charge to learners. The complimentary resources on this page are marked with a “no charge” tag. You can also access a library of helpful learning content on YouTube.
Join the Google Cloud Innovators community and develop new skills with 35 credits at no charge to use on courses and hands-on labs in Google Cloud Skills Boost. These credits renew every month. Non-Innovators can access our full catalog of learning content with a monthly subscription of $29 per month. For higher education, government, nonprofit and workforce development programs, Google Cloud offers a no-charge option that’s cohort-based and faculty-facilitated. You can learn more at g.co/edu/cloudready.