SEED-AI: Skills for Education, Employment and Digital AI
SEED-AI: Skills for Education, Employment and Digital AI is a blended course delivered by Deakin University (Deakin SME Research Centre). It costs free, eligibility limits, the provider does not state how long it takes, and awards a certificate of completion (free).
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 1.4 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.5 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | Free, eligibility limitsFree, fully funded by Google.org, AVPN and ADB. Monthly cohorts start on the 9th; council listings show cohorts through mid 2027. |
|---|---|
| Time | Time not stated (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | blended |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Australia |
| Free in | Australia |
| Content written for | Australia |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:AI basicsEveryday use and prompting
Things to know
- Eligibility limited to SME employees, tertiary students 18+ and educators
- Cohorts capped at 300; registrations close on the 25th of the month before each cohort
- Total hours not published: about 10 hours of live sessions plus self-paced study
- Program site is a JavaScript app that could not be read directly; details confirmed from Deakin research grant listings and council event pages
- Content based on Google AI Essentials, so tool examples lean towards Google products
Summary
A free Deakin-run program built on Google AI Essentials content plus customised material, mixing self-paced online study with about 10 hours of live interactive sessions. It focuses on practical prompting, productivity and responsible use for small business staff, students and educators.
You will be able to
- Understand what AI is and how it is changing workplaces
- Use AI tools to automate tasks and create content
- Write clearer prompts to get better results
- Use AI responsibly with attention to privacy and bias
- Keep pace with emerging AI trends
Modules
- Introduction to AI
- Maximise Productivity with AI Tools
- Discover the Art of Prompt Engineering
- Use AI Responsibly
- Stay Ahead of the AI Curve
Who it suits
Employees of micro, small and medium businesses, students aged 18 and over, and educators.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Deakin SME Research Centre, Deakin University
- Hosted on
- Deakin SME Centre LMS (deakinsmecentrelms.ai)
- Funded by
- Google.org, AVPN and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Partners
- Google (co-issues the Certificate of Recognition with Deakin University and the Deakin SME Research Centre; content based on Google AI Essentials)
- https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Business/Business-Events/SEED-AI-Free-AI-training-for-businesses-educators-and-employees
- https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/exploring-merri-bek/events/events-from-public/public-event/seed-ai---free-ai-training-for-businesses-educators--students/?date=09-08-2026
- https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events/Events-Calendar/SEED-AI-Skills-for-Education-Employment-Digital
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/smeresearchcentre_seedai-deakinuniversity-aitraining-activity-7424405572801744896-b_S2
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Questions
- Is SEED-AI free?
- It is free for people who meet the provider's eligibility rules. Free, fully funded by Google.org, AVPN and ADB. Monthly cohorts start on the 9th; council listings show cohorts through mid 2027.
- How long does it take?
- The provider does not state how long it takes.
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
- Who is it for?
- Employees of micro, small and medium businesses, students aged 18 and over, and educators.
- Who can enrol?
- It is open to people in: Australia. It is free in: Australia.
Sources
- https://www.deakinsmecentrelms.ai/
- https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Business/Business-Events/SEED-AI-Free-AI-training-for-businesses-educators-and-employees
- https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events/Events-Calendar/SEED-AI-Skills-for-Education-Employment-Digital
- https://experts.deakin.edu.au/50528-dhananjay-thiruvady/grants
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