Google AI learning path
Start with two short, free Google courses, then go deeper with Google's certificates on Coursera if you want a credential.
Beginner
- Free
Introduction to Generative AI
A short, introductory course on what generative AI is and how people use it.
What you’ll learn
- What generative AI is
- How it's used
- How it differs from traditional machine learning
- Free
Introduction to Large Language Models
A short course on large language models and where they help.
What you’ll learn
- What large language models are
- Where they're useful
- How prompt tuning improves results
- PaidCertificate
Google AI Essentials
7-day free trial, financial aid available. Then $49/month on Coursera (US and Canada; may be lower elsewhere).
Google's beginner certificate on using AI tools for everyday work.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to AI
- Getting more done with AI tools
- The art of prompting
- Using AI responsibly
Intermediate
- PaidCertificate
Google Prompting Essentials
7-day free trial, financial aid available. Then $49/month on Coursera (US and Canada; may be lower elsewhere).
A 4-course series from Google on getting better results from AI.
What you’ll learn
- Writing prompts that get useful answers
- Using AI for everyday work tasks
- PaidCertificate
Google AI Professional Certificate
Financial aid available. $49/month on Coursera (US and Canada; may be lower elsewhere).
Optional, to go further: Google's newer 8-course certificate.
What you’ll learn
- Eight short courses, about an hour each
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