Free to learn
Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals Specialization
Coursera
Free to learn. Some parts paid · Intermediate · About 40 h (estimated)
Google AI courses: which to take (2026)
Start with Google's free Introduction to Generative AI, a 45-minute module that earns a badge, then decide whether a paid Coursera certificate is worth it. We list 6 Google courses, all beginner level: 3 free and 3 paid. The caveat: the paid three are Coursera subscriptions with the price shown as USD 49/month for the US and Canada, so check the price shown for Ireland before you enrol.
All Google courses we list
| Course | Cost | Hours | Level | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen AI Agents: Transform Your OrganizationGoogle Cloud | Free | 2.5 | Beginner | Free badge |
| Generative AI for Educators with GeminiGoogle | Free | 2 | Beginner | Free certificate |
| Google AI EssentialsGoogle on Coursera | USD 49/month (price shown in USD) | 8 | Beginner | Professional certificate |
| Google AI Professional CertificateGoogle on Coursera | USD 49/month (price shown in USD) | 8 | Beginner | Professional certificate |
| Google Prompting Essentials SpecializationGoogle on Coursera | USD 49/month (price shown in USD) | Not stated | Beginner | Professional certificate |
| Introduction to Generative AIGoogle | Free | Under 1 | Beginner | Free badge |
Which Google course should I start with?
All six are beginner level, so choose by goal. Start with Introduction to Generative AI; for workplace skills move on to Google AI Essentials or Google Prompting Essentials Specialization, and take Google AI Professional Certificate if you also want to build simple apps. Teachers should pick Generative AI for Educators with Gemini, and managers Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization.
Courses about Gemini from other providers
Generative AI for Project Managers Specialization
IBM
Paid subscription. Price not shown by provider · Intermediate · About 27 h
- Free to learn
AI Prompting for Everyone
DeepLearning.AI
Free to learn. Certificate paid · Beginner · About 7 h
- FundedIE
5 Week Smarter Business with AI Course
Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
€75 funded · Beginner · About 15 h (estimated)
- FundedIE
How to Use AI Tools for Digital Marketing
Local Enterprise Office Tipperary
€10 funded · Beginner · About 6 h
- FundedIE
AI Ready: Practical Tools for a Smarter Workday
Shannon Chamber Skillnet
€75 · Beginner · About 6 h (estimated)
Other providers
Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Coursera, DeepLearning.AI, or all providers. For certifications across providers, see our AI certifications guide.
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