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Free Google AI Essentials, Prompting Essentials and Google Career Certificates for Arkansans

From Arkansas Department of Commerce

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What you'll learn

Arkansans 18 and older can apply for a free scholarship covering Google AI courses, where you get foundational training on generative AI tools, prompting and responsible use, plus Google Career Certificates in fields like data analytics and IT support.

  • Generative AI tools
  • Prompting
  • Responsible AI use
  • Google Career Certificates

Source: the provider's official page ↗

Is this right for you?

Level
Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
What you get
A certificate from a name employers know, ready to add to LinkedIn and your résumé the day you finish. It costs nothing to take.
How you learn
Online, self paced, about 5 hrs.
How to use it
Add it to LinkedIn under Licenses and certifications, post it with one thing you learned, and name the exact skills on your résumé. Then bring it up in interviews and show how you use AI to get more done.
Why it's worth it
Fast, practical proof that you are ahead on AI. It shows initiative, gives you skills you can use the same day, and hands you something concrete to talk about with every hiring manager.
What you will payFree if you qualifyFree for people who meet this program's eligibility rules. See Before you start below.
Time
AI Essentials under 5 hours; Prompting Essentials under 6 hours; Career Certificates under six months at 10 hours a week
Before you start
Arkansans over age 18. Apply through the Apply Now form on the Arkansas Grow with Google page.
How you are tested
Online, self paced
Renewal
None stated
Full cost details
Free scholarship for Arkansans age 18 and over through the Arkansas Department of Commerce; normally paid through a Coursera subscription.
Where it applies
Arkansas residents only
Checked at the source Oct 19, 2026
Sources and what we verifiedArkansas Department of Commerce announcement, October 3, 2025 ↗Arkansas Grow with Google page with application ↗

What we verified: Official pages confirm free scholarships and an active Apply Now form. No end date or cap stated. The AI Professional Certificate is not listed on the Arkansas page.

Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.

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