Google AI Professional Certificate

In this program, you’ll deep dive into AI through practical activities designed for real workplace tasks. You’ll learn how to use generative AI to sharpen your strategy, boost your creativity, and streamline the repetitive parts of your day. You’ll also build a portfolio of AI projects to show off your new skills. Get started today and receive three months of Google AI Pro on us. Terms apply.*

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What to expect

With the Google AI Professional Certificate, you’ll find out what AI can do for you at work using Google’s most capable tools.

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    AI skills for all

    Learn AI skills for any role or industry, zero experience required
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    Taught by Google experts

    Get practical insights and tips from experts who use and build AI every day
  • collaboration

    Learn by doing

    Gain hands-on experience using AI with 20+ activities
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    Customize your AI training

    Take every course or select the ones most relevant to your role

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Google AI Professional Certificate

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You’ll learn how to:

  • Use expert prompting and responsible judgment to apply AI confidently.
  • Strengthen your professional skills by using AI to generate plans, tailor content, and analyze data.
  • Build your own personal suite of reusable AI assets during 20+ hands-on activities.
  • Create functional apps for your workflow through vibe coding.
  • Become more productive by chaining tasks into powerful, time-saving AI workflows.
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Tools you’ll use:

Gemini App
Gemini Gems
Gemini Canvas
Nano Banana
Veo3
Gemini Deep Research
Gemini Live
NotebookLM
Gemini in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Meet)
AI Studio

Course breakdown

COURSE 1:

AI Fundamentals. Learn essential AI concepts and practice prompting effectively.

COURSE 2:

AI for Brainstorming and Planning. Use AI to brainstorm concepts, build detailed timelines, and create a clear plan.

COURSE 3:

AI for Research and Insights. Use AI as your research partner, leveraging Deep Research and NotebookLM to quickly generate summaries, gain insights, and pressure test ideas for informed decision-making.

COURSE 4:

AI for Writing and Communicating. Turn rough notes into clear messages, easily adapt them for different stakeholders, practice for presentations by anticipating questions and concerns.

COURSE 5:

AI for Content Creation. Use AI as your creative partner to generate high-quality images, video, and presentations.

COURSE 6:

AI for Data Analysis. Transform unstructured data into clear insights, and master skills to clean, analyze, and create compelling visualizations and formulas with Gemini in Google Sheets.

CAPSTONE:

AI for App Building. Master vibe coding and build your own custom app. Tackle your most tedious tasks, all without writing a single line of code.

Build your AI fluency with 3 months of Google AI Pro on us

This program pairs expert led training with three months of Google AI Pro, giving you immediate access to Google’s most capable AI tools. You’ll unlock advanced features in Gemini, Flow, and NotebookLM, plus AI-powered assistance in Gmail and Docs and 2 TB of cloud storage, so you can start using your AI skills right away. Terms apply.*

The AI credential that powers your career

Develop the skills to use AI effectively. Invest in your career success with a curriculum that’s built by Google experts, backed by job data and used by leading employers.

70%

of employers would prioritize hiring a candidate with AI skills over one with more years of experience.1

60%

of AI-fluent professionals say AI skills led to positive career outcomes like a new job, promotion, or higher wages.2

8 hrs

AI-fluent professionals save an average of 8 hours every week.2

CERTIFICATE TESTIMONIAL

“This is definitely one of the best AI training courses I've done. It covered the 'basics' in an easy to understand way, but didn't dwell on the basics for too long. I love that the majority of the course focused on actual business use cases.”

BRIAN Google AI Professional Certificate graduate

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Google AI Professional Certificate for?

If you want to learn how to use AI, the Google AI Professional Certificate is for you - no previous experience is required. This certificate was built by Google experts to provide hands-on practice with AI tools, so that you can build the skills and confidence to start using AI at your job, from day one. You’ll finish with a certificate that leading employers trust, and experience with AI tools that you can use immediately in your daily work.

Why should I gain skills in AI?

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.

Why enroll in the Google AI Professional Certificate?

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.

What does the Google AI Professional Certificate teach?

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 Google AI Professional Certificate includes seven courses:

  • AI Fundamentals. Learn essential AI concepts and practice prompting effectively.
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning. Use AI to brainstorm concepts, build detailed timelines, and create a clear plan.
  • AI for Research and Insights. Use AI as your research partner, leveraging Deep Research and NotebookLM to quickly generate summaries, gain insights, and pressure test ideas for informed decision-making.
  • AI for Writing and Communicating. Turn rough notes into clear messages, easily adapt them for different stakeholders, practice for presentations by anticipating questions and concerns.
  • AI for Content Creation. Use AI as your creative partner to generate high-quality images, video, and presentations.
  • AI for Data Analysis. Transform unstructured data into clear insights, and master skills to clean, analyze, and create compelling visualizations and formulas with Gemini in Google Sheets.
  • AI for App Building. Master vibe coding and build your own custom app. Tackle your most tedious tasks, all without writing a single line of code.

How do we identify the skills to teach in this certificate?

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.

What tools does the Google AI Professional Certificate teach?

You’ll practice using Gemini (including Canvas and Deep Research), NotebookLM, and Gemini in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) to level up your daily tasks. You will also build a custom AI tool using Google AI Studio. 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.

Do I need to pay for Google AI Pro in order to complete the Google AI Professional Certificate?

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.

How is the Google AI Professional Certificate different from other AI training?

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.

How much does the Google AI Professional Certificate cost?

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.

How long does the Google AI Professional Certificate take to complete?

The Google AI Professional Certificate is made up of seven modules that can be completed in about an hour each. You can complete the entire program at your own pace.

Do I need any background or experience with AI to take the Google AI Professional Certificate?

No, you don’t need any experience using AI to get started. The first course will help you build a strong foundation of AI skills.

What will I get when I complete all of the courses in the Google AI Professional Certificate?

After you complete all seven courses, you’ll earn a certificate from Google to share with your network and potential employers.

Does the Google AI Professional Certificate prepare me for a job in AI?

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.

Is the Google AI Professional Certificate really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

The Google AI Professional Certificate is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access the videos, readings, activities, and assessments anytime and anywhere, via the web or your mobile device.

In which languages is the Google AI Professional Certificate available?

The Google AI Professional Certificate is available globally in English, with additional languages coming soon.

What is the difference between AI Essentials and the new Google AI Professional Certificate?

Google AI Essentials helps beginners get started with the basics, including writing prompts. The Google AI Professional Certificate is designed to teach the skills you need to use AI effectively at work. Validated by a coalition of America’s biggest employers, this program helps you master using AI across 20+ work scenarios—like creating marketing assets, vibe coding custom apps, and conducting data analysis.

Will I earn university credit for completing the certificate?

This program does not carry university credit.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a certificate from Google. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a certificate program, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

1 Workday. Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution (2025)

2 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report

3 Google AI Works in America, Ipsos 2026

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