Google has announced the launch of a new AI Professional Certificate on Coursera, aimed at helping professionals move beyond foundational AI knowledge and apply AI tools responsibly in their everyday work. Learners who enroll will receive three months of complimentary access to Google AI Pro, enabling hands-on practice with advanced models such as Gemini, NotebookLM, and AI Studio.The program comes at a time when AI fluency is becoming a baseline expectation across industries. According to Bain & Company, India could see 2.3 million AI jobs by 2027, but with only 1.2 million skilled workers, there is a projected gap of more than one million. To meet this demand, Google partnered with employers and analyzed hundreds of job descriptions to design a curriculum focused on universal, transferable capabilities.The certificate program, which can be completed in about ten hours, includes seven short courses and a capstone project. Learners will gain practical experience in applying AI across research, planning, communication, content creation, data analysis, and workflow automation. Upon completion, participants will have a portfolio showcasing their ability to use AI tools effectively and responsibly.Lisa Gevelber, Founder of Grow with Google, said: “The Google AI Professional Certificate translates the power of AI into tangible economic opportunity for every business and worker.” Coursera CEO Greg Hart added: “Success in an AI-driven economy depends on people having access to the right skills. Google’s new certificate equips learners with the confidence to apply AI in their everyday work.”Learners worldwide can now enroll in the Google AI Professional Certificate on Coursera, gaining both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare for an AI-driven job market.
