Google AI Essentials
by Google
Google AI Essentials teaches you how to use AI tools in your day-to-day work — not how to build them. It covers writing with AI, analysing data, automating repetitive tasks, and making better decisions using AI assistance. At the end, you earn a Google certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile. This is one of the few AI courses designed specifically for the working professional who needs to start using AI today, not study it in the abstract.
What you will learn
- How to use AI tools to write, edit, and summarise documents faster
- How to use AI for data analysis and finding patterns in your work
- How to automate repetitive tasks using AI tools available right now
- How to evaluate AI-generated output and catch errors before they matter
- Responsible AI use: privacy, bias, and when to question AI results
Who is this for
- Office workers who want to use AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Copilot at work
- People who want a credible AI certificate from a trusted, well-known company
- Anyone whose job involves writing, email, reports, or data analysis
- Workers in admin, finance, HR, marketing, or customer service
Why we recommend it
- 1Made by Google — the company building many of the AI tools you will use at work
- 2Completely free including the certificate — no credit card required
- 3Focuses on tasks you actually do at work, not hypothetical examples
- 4Shareable Google certificate that employers worldwide recognise
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