Introduction to Generative AI (Google Skills course with badge)
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What you'll learn
In about 45 minutes you learn what generative AI is, how people use it, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and which Google tools you can use to build your own gen AI apps, then earn a badge.
- What generative AI is
- How generative AI is used
- How it differs from traditional machine learning
- Google tools for building gen AI apps
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 45 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 payLearning is freeThe badge costs extra.
- Time
- About 45 minutes.
- Before you start
- Free Google Skills account.
- How you are tested
- Online self paced microlearning.
- Renewal
- None stated.
- Full cost details
- Free per Google Cloud (described as a no cost course); badge cost not separately stated on the current course page.
- Where it applies
- Open worldwide; a learning badge, not a certification.
Checked at the source Oct 13, 2026
Sources and what we verified
Google Skills course page: 45 minutes, introductory, 'Earn a badge today' ↗Google Cloud blog: 'no cost Introduction to Generative AI course' ↗What we verified: No cost statement comes from an older Google Cloud blog post; the current course page (cloudskillsboost.google now redirects to skills.google) shows a badge but no price or credits. freeAward left false because the current page does not state the badge is free.
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