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Google AI Professional Certificate

Google AI Professional Certificate is a self-paced online course delivered by Google on Coursera. It costs about A$70 a month, takes about 14 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (included in subscription).

Our rating2.8How we rate courses
Relevance to work
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Cost and access
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Provider
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Credential
0.6 / 1.5
Currency
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Total
5.6 / 10

Provider learner rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 11393 ratings on Coursera professional certificate page, as at 2026-09-29

Key facts

CostAbout A$70 a monthUS$49 per month (about A$70 per month; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)); prices vary by country. Includes a limited-time 3-month Google AI Pro trial, not available to financial aid recipients. Also offered on Google Skills and Udemy per Google.
Time14 hours (estimated from modules)
LevelBeginner
Formatself-paced online
Prerequisitesnone
Credentialcertificate of completion (included in subscription)
Open toWorldwide
Free inNot stated
Content written forAny country
Last checked2026-09-29

Topics:Everyday use and promptingAgents and workflows

Google certificate20+ hands-on activitiesPaid subscriptionIncludes 3-month Google AI Pro trial (limited time)

Things to know

  • Coursera lists 8 hours in one place but the eight courses add to about 14 hours
  • Google-specific tools (Gemini, Workspace)
  • USD pricing; AUD is an estimate

Summary

Google's newer, broader follow-on to AI Essentials, made up of eight short courses built around hands-on work projects. It covers using Gemini for research, writing, content, data analysis and even building simple apps without code.

You will be able to

  • Work with AI as a collaborator on planning and brainstorming
  • Use AI for research, writing and communication tasks
  • Create content and analyse data with Gemini and Workspace tools
  • Build and publish simple custom apps without coding
  • Apply responsible-use practices throughout

Modules

  1. AI Fundamentals
  2. AI for Brainstorming and Planning
  3. AI for Research and Insights
  4. AI for Writing and Communicating
  5. AI for Content Creation
  6. AI for Data Analysis
  7. AI for App Building
  8. AI for App Deployment

Who it suits

Professionals who want a deeper, project-based Google credential after a basic introduction.

Who is behind it

Delivered by
Google
Hosted on
Coursera
Funded by
Not stated
Partners
Not stated

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Questions

Is Google AI Professional Certificate free?
No. It costs about A$70 a month as at our last check. US$49 per month (about A$70 per month; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)); prices vary by country. Includes a limited-time 3-month Google AI Pro trial, not available to financial aid recipients. Also offered on Google Skills and Udemy per Google.
How long does it take?
About 14 hours (estimated from modules).
Do you get a certificate?
Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, included in subscription.
Who is it for?
Professionals who want a deeper, project-based Google credential after a basic introduction.
Can I take it from outside Australia?
Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Not stated.
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