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Google launches AI Essentials course on Coursera to help learners boost their productivity and thrive

April 26, 2024

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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

Today, Google is launching a new AI Essentials course on Coursera to help workers develop essential AI skills to boost productivity and grow their careers.

AI has become a catalyst for innovation and change, with the potential to provide workers across nearly every sector with new opportunities. In addition to teaching foundational concepts, this new course shows learners how to actually use AI as a collaboration tool in their day-to-day work. The course is taught by AI experts at Google who are working to make the technology helpful for everyone.

“Google is proud to launch the AI Essentials course to help people at all skill levels harness the power and positive potential of AI,” said Lisa Gevelber, Founder, Grow with Google. “Whether people are looking to boost their productivity at work, or are curious about how to use AI to streamline daily tasks, we’re excited to help everyone, everywhere access foundational AI skills that can have an impact on their lives and careers.

Throughout the beginner-level course learners will:

  • Gain hands-on experience using generative AI to develop content and ideas, make informed decisions, and speed up routine tasks. 
  • Practice writing effective prompts to generate useful outputs.
  • Learn how to use AI responsibly by identifying AI’s potential biases and avoiding harm.
  • Develop strategies to stay up-to-date in the emerging landscape of AI.

Upon completion, learners will earn a certificate from Google to share with their network and potential employers.

We are proud to partner with an industry leader like Google to equip learners with a strong understanding of AI and practical experience using the technology to prepare them for the future of work.

Click here to enroll in AI Essentials from Google today.

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