Generative AI Leader Certification
Generative AI Leader Certification is a self-paced online course delivered by Google Cloud (Google Skills). It is free, takes about 7.75 hours, and awards a digital badge (Credly etc) (Path badges free; certification exam US$99 (about A$141)).
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.6 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeLearning path free. Optional Google Cloud Generative AI Leader exam is US$99 (about A$141; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)). |
|---|---|
| Time | 7.75 hours (estimated from modules) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | digital badge (Credly etc) (Path badges free; certification exam US$99 (about A$141)) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Leading AI adoption
Things to know
- Certification exam costs extra
- Google Cloud product focus
Summary
A five-course path for managers and decision makers on what generative AI can do for an organisation, how to choose between tools and how agents may change work. It prepares learners for Google Cloud's non-technical Generative AI Leader certification but is useful without sitting the exam.
You will be able to
- Explain core generative AI concepts in business terms
- Compare the main generative AI tools and platforms
- Identify where AI apps can improve team workflows
- Assess how AI agents could change organisational processes
- Recognise security and responsible AI considerations
Modules
- Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot
- Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts
- Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape
- Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work
- Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization
Who it suits
Managers, team leads and business owners making decisions about AI adoption.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Google Cloud
- Hosted on
- Google Skills (skills.google)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
Compared with
Related courses
Questions
- Is Generative AI Leader Certification free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Learning path free. Optional Google Cloud Generative AI Leader exam is US$99 (about A$141; USD to AUD at 1.425 (open.er-api.com, 29 Sep 2026)).
- How long does it take?
- About 7.75 hours (estimated from modules).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a digital badge (Credly etc), Path badges free; certification exam US$99 (about A$141).
- Who is it for?
- Managers, team leads and business owners making decisions about AI adoption.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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