AI Fundamentals
When you build a strong foundation of AI skills, you can open up a whole new world of professional possibilities. In this course, you’ll move beyond using AI as a simple tool and learn how to confidently and responsibly leverage it as your strategic collaborator at work.
What you'll learn
- How to master the core concepts of generative AI
- Techniques to construct clear and structured prompts
- Guidance for reviewing generated responses for accuracy and bias
- Tips for reviewing your work to find opportunities where AI can help
Prompt Patterns AI literacy
AI Personalization
Responsible AI
What to expect
All skill levels welcome
Learn at your own pace
Gain insights on specific topics
1,391 reviews
Course Details
AI Fundamentals
Link to Youtube Video (visible only when JS is disabled)
Practice adopting a collaborative mindset by shifting your approach from simple task completion to strategic AI partnership. Explore foundational concepts and expert advice to discover ways you can guide AI as a teammate, helping you improve outcomes throughout your work.
Explore how to use interactive labs for hands-on experience, helping you get the most out of Gemini with your Google AI Pro trial. Start applying these advanced tools in a work context by brainstorming fresh ideas, creating a strong foundation for future projects.
Understand the basic mechanics of AI and machine learning to learn how to better leverage AI features in your role. By exploring technical capabilities and limitations, you can identify the best ways to apply these tools and guide the AI responsibly throughout your work.
Practice using a structured framework to build effective prompts, helping you improve the quality and relevance of AI results. Apply expert tips and tricks directly in Gemini to guide the AI, improving its effectiveness as a collaborative partner.
Accomplish more with prompts by applying advanced techniques like prompt chaining, helping you tackle multi-step problems in your role. Discover how to provide better context as well as generate custom visuals, allowing you to bring your creative ideas to life throughout your projects.
Assess the limitations of generative AI to navigate common challenges, helping you apply responsible practices throughout your work. Master key best practices and explore the basics of AI agents, preparing you to use these advanced tools ethically in your projects.
You may also be interested in these resources
View all the courses in the series
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for Brainstorming and Planning
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for Research and Insights
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for Writing and Communicating
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for Content Creation
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for Data Analysis
-
GOOGLE AI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AI for App Building
Frequently asked questions
In the Google AI Professional Certificate, you’ll gain hands-on experience building the AI skills that employers are looking for. Designed by experts at Google, you’ll practice using AI in real workplace tasks. You’ll learn how to use AI to sharpen your strategy, boost your creativity, and streamline the repetitive parts of your day, and you’ll build a portfolio of 20+ AI projects to show off your new skills. And, to help you do your best work, you’ll gain access to Google AI Pro at no cost, giving you experience with Google’s most helpful tools.
Move beyond the basics. Built by Google experts, you’ll get hands-on practice using AI so you can start using it at work, from day one.
The AI Fundamentals course includes 6 modules:
- Collaborate with AI
- Practice using AI
- Learn how AI works
- Design great prompts
- Level up your prompts
- Use AI Responsibly
You’ll practice using Gemini, and Gemini in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) to level up your daily tasks. You’ll get three months of no-cost access to Google AI Pro, so you can gain hands-on experience with Google’s most advanced models.
By enrolling in the Google AI Professional Certificate, you get three months of no-cost access to Google AI Pro. You can use this trial to complete the hands-on activities that require Google AI Pro.
In the U.S. and Canada, the subscription cost is $49 per month. The certificate is available for learners on Coursera, Google Skills, and Udemy. Prices may vary in other countries. When you purchase the Google AI Professional Certificate, you’ll have access to all course materials, including videos, activities, readings, and graded assessments. After you complete all seven courses, you’ll earn a certificate from Google to share with your professional network and potential employers.
The Google AI Professional Certificate prepares you to use AI at work, a skill set that 70% of managers believe is critical for their organization’s success. You’ll learn how AI tools can improve how you work—allowing you to handle tasks more efficiently and produce higher-quality results. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a portfolio of 20+ projects you built yourself that apply directly to your daily work, giving you tangible proof of your ability to use AI at work.
This certificate offers a practical learning experience that moves past theory to help you build the AI skills you need to stay competitive. You’ll learn directly from Google experts who built the products millions of people use every day. Plus, you’ll gain three months of no-cost access to Google AI Pro, allowing you to use Google’s most capable models. We collaborated with some of America’s biggest employers to make sure this program teaches you the AI skills that are in demand. Learn on your own schedule and focus on using AI for the specific areas that matter most to you.
We partnered with the Burning Glass Institute to identify the specific areas where AI is transforming work, based on job posting data. Then, we collaborated with the Skills-First Workforce Initiative, a group of 12 of America’s largest employers, to get their perspective on the AI skills employees should have.
We built these directly into our Google AI Professional Certificate to make sure this program teaches you the AI skills that are in demand.
Gaining AI skills can help you stay competitive. 70% of managers believe an AI-trained workforce is critical for their organization’s success, so being able to use AI at work is key. The Google AI Professional Certificate helps you practice using AI through over 20 hands-on activities. Learn directly from Google experts and gain the skills you need to stay ahead.
Subscribe to Grow with Google updates
By clicking subscribe, you consent to receive email communication from Grow with Google and its programs. Your information will be used in accordance with Google Privacy Policy and you may opt out at any time by clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of each communication.