Beginner: Introduction to Generative AI
Beginner: Introduction to Generative AI is a self-paced online course delivered by Google Cloud (Google Skills). It is free, takes about 4.75 hours, and awards a digital badge (Credly etc) (free).
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree. Formerly on Google Cloud Skills Boost (cloudskillsboost.google/paths/118 now redirects here). |
|---|---|
| Time | 4.75 hours (estimated from modules) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | digital badge (Credly etc) (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:AI basics
Things to know
- The prompt design activity is a skill badge with a hands-on Google Cloud lab, which is more technical than the rest
- Google Skills sign-in required
- Some content promotes Google Cloud tools
Summary
A four-part Google Cloud path that explains what generative AI and large language models are, how prompting works and how to apply responsible AI principles. It is conceptual rather than tool training, which makes it a neutral primer before picking a specific product.
You will be able to
- Explain how generative AI differs from traditional machine learning
- Describe what large language models are and where they are used
- Understand the basics of prompt design
- Apply Google's responsible AI principles to real decisions
Modules
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Introduction to Large Language Models
- Prompt Design in Agent Platform
- Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud
Who it suits
Beginners and managers who want a clear conceptual grounding in generative AI.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Google Cloud
- Hosted on
- Google Skills (skills.google, formerly Google Cloud Skills Boost)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Introduction to Generative AI (Google) free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free. Formerly on Google Cloud Skills Boost (cloudskillsboost.google/paths/118 now redirects here).
- How long does it take?
- About 4.75 hours (estimated from modules).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a digital badge (Credly etc), free.
- Who is it for?
- Beginners and managers who want a clear conceptual grounding in generative AI.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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