Google Introduces AI Professional Certificate Offering Practical Skills and Tool Access

Google has launched the AI Professional Certificate on Coursera to help learners develop practical AI skills applicable across industries. The program includes seven short courses and a capstone project, focusing on real-world applications like planning, research, content creation, and workflow automation. Participants receive three months of free access to Google AI Pro tools, including Gemini and NotebookLM. This initiative addresses the projected gap of over one million AI-skilled professionals in India by 2027, aiming to build job-ready capabilities through hands-on experience.