Google AI Educator Series (K 12 and Higher Ed tracks, with ISTE+ASCD)
From Google for Education
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What you'll learn
You work through short Gemini lessons on teaching and on daily school work, such as feedback, assessment and family communication for K 12, or inclusive design and agentic workflows for higher ed, and earn a badge for each quiz you pass.
- Foundational understanding of Gemini
- Pedagogical applications by grade level
- Feedback, assessment and community engagement
- Inclusive design and student support
- Streamlining administrative tasks
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 verified digital badge you can share on LinkedIn in one click. It costs nothing to take.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about 10 to 15 min.
- How to use it
- Share the badge to LinkedIn in one click, add its verification link to your résumé, and send it to recruiters as proof you can do this today.
- 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 payNothingThe learning and the badge are free.
- Time
- K 12 modules 10 to 15 minutes each; Higher Ed modules 30 to 45 minutes each. New modules release monthly.
- Before you start
- None stated; open to K 12 and higher education educators through the Google for Education Learning Center.
- How you are tested
- Online, self paced micro lessons; can also be used in instructor led sessions.
- Renewal
- None stated.
- Full cost details
- Free. Google states the training is 100% no cost and Google funded.
- Where it applies
- Online. Optional college or continuing education credit through partners such as ISTE and Dominican University, with their own terms.
Checked at the source Oct 21, 2026
Sources and what we verified
Google AI Educator Series page: free, two tracks, module lengths, badges, ISTE+ASCD alignment ↗What we verified: Page states 100% no cost, badges earned by passing each session quiz, K 12 and Higher Ed tracks, monthly releases (the page gives inconsistent release days). Partner credit terms not reviewed.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
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