Google Prompting Essentials
Google Prompting Essentials is a self-paced online course delivered by Google on Coursera. It costs about A$70 a month, takes about 6 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (included in subscription).
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 0.6 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 5.6 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 8071 ratings on Coursera specialisation page, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | About A$70 a monthUS$49 per month after a 7-day free trial (about A$70 per month; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)). Coursera says prices vary by country and it cannot be audited for free; financial aid is available. Most learners should finish within one month. |
|---|---|
| Time | 6 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | certificate of completion (included in subscription) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Not stated |
| Content written for | United States |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Everyday use and prompting
Things to know
- Coursera subscription required; no free audit
- USD pricing; AUD is an estimate
- Tool-agnostic but examples are US-centric
Summary
A four-course Google series focused only on prompting. It teaches a five-step method for writing prompts and applies it to everyday tasks such as email, data analysis, building presentations and using AI as a thinking partner.
You will be able to
- Use a repeatable five-step method to write prompts
- Apply prompting to common work tasks such as writing and planning
- Use prompts to speed up data analysis and slide building
- Use AI as a creative collaborator or simulated expert
Modules
- Start Writing Prompts like a Pro
- Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks
- Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building
- Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner
Who it suits
Workers who already use AI chat tools and want more reliable results from their prompts.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Hosted on
- Coursera
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Google Prompting Essentials free?
- No. It costs about A$70 a month as at our last check. US$49 per month after a 7-day free trial (about A$70 per month; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)). Coursera says prices vary by country and it cannot be audited for free; financial aid is available. Most learners should finish within one month.
- How long does it take?
- About 6 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, included in subscription.
- Who is it for?
- Workers who already use AI chat tools and want more reliable results from their prompts.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Not stated.
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