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Google AI Essentials
Beginner 9 hours English Professional CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
Google's short, non-technical introduction to using AI at work — writing effective prompts, using generative-AI tools responsibly, and speeding up everyday tasks. It is practical and beginner-friendly, and short enough to finish inside Coursera's free trial. No coding required.
Skills you'll gain
Generative AIPromptingAI toolsResponsible AIProductivityAI at work
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You want practical AI skills for work
You are new to AI tools
You prefer no coding
Consider something else if you…
You want to build AI
You already use AI tools well
You want technical depth
About this course
Google AI Essentials is Google's short course on using AI tools effectively at work. You can audit it free; the certificate costs around $49, and most learners finish inside a single month.
What you'll learn
Write effective prompts for common tasks
Use AI to speed up everyday work
Apply AI responsibly and spot its limits
Choose the right AI tool for a task
Build simple, repeatable AI workflows
Talk about AI confidently at work
This course includes
9h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the videos and readings free on Coursera. The certificate runs on the $49-a-month subscription — but because it is under 10 hours, most people finish inside the 7-day free trial at no cost. Financial aid is also available.
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Is the certificate recognised?
Issued through Coursera with Google. It is an awareness-and-skills credential for using AI at work, rather than a technical qualification.
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Created by Google as part of its Career Certificates and AI programs, the course reflects how Google frames practical, responsible AI use for everyday work.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes for practical, everyday AI skills at work — prompting and using generative-AI tools well, without coding.
You can audit the material free. Because it is under 10 hours, many finish the certificate inside Coursera's 7-day free trial. Financial aid is also available.
Under 10 hours — often completed within a week.
No. There is no coding; it focuses on using AI tools effectively and responsibly.
How to write effective prompts, use generative-AI tools for real tasks, and think about AI responsibly.