If you have ever considered train yourself with free online courses and you don’t even know where to start among the wide range available, Google He just made it very easy for you. Google Skills is its new online learning platform where users can find courses and other resources to develop skills in artificial intelligence, in addition to other areas, and obtain certifications. The platform offers a wide catalog with more than 3,000 courses, credentials and practical laboratorieswhich were previously distributed among portals such as Grow with Google, Google Cloud, Google DeepMind and Google for Education and now you have them available in one place.
As expected, the artificial intelligence and the Generative AI are the main focus of the offer, but it also includes training in data analysis, network infrastructures, cybersecurity and productivityfrom basic to advanced levels. The search giant notes that users have completed more than 26 million courses, labs and credentials to acquire highly in-demand skills in the last year alone.
Like other well-known learning apps, Google has tried ‘gamify’ the platform integrating progress streaks, streak breaks, skill badges and options for share achievements on social networks. The clients of Google Cloud who use the platform will also have custom features, an advanced reporting dashboard, friendly leagues and internal classifications by company.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with technology, as recent studies show that half-life of a professional competence has gone from six years to only two and a half years. Furthermore, Google highlights that approximately 95% of students claims to be more likely to complete a course or training if it includes gamification elements such as streaks, leaderboards, or celebrations.
On the other hand, Google has also announced the program Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR)intended for a million developers so that they can create, deploy and manage AI agents on the new platform Google Enterprise. Google says it will use a cohort-based approach to train developers with Gemini Enterprise.
Users can register at Google Skills with your Google account and access the catalog of courses and laboratories, in addition to receiving 35 free credits per month. The courses are free, but you must purchase a paid subscription to access other resources, such as practical laboratories of all levels and professional certificates.