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Investing.com -- Google has launched Google Skills, a new platform offering nearly 3,000 courses, labs, and credentials focused on AI and technical skills development.
The platform integrates content from Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Grow with Google, and Google for Education in one centralized location. It aims to serve learners at all levels, from students to experienced developers and organizational leaders.
Users can access expert-led content ranging from entry-level AI Essentials courses to advanced learning paths and certification preparation. The platform includes specialized content like Google DeepMind’s AI Research Foundations for those pursuing careers in AI research, as well as quick "AI Boost Bites" for time-constrained learners.
Google Skills features hands-on experience through AI-driven labs with Gemini Code Assist, allowing users to immediately begin coding. The platform incorporates gamification elements, with 95% of learners reporting increased engagement with gamified learning experiences.
For businesses, Google Skills offers personalized team training with assigned learning paths, advanced reporting, and company-specific leaderboards. The platform also connects trained talent with employers through a hiring consortium of over 150 companies.
Companies like Jack Henry are participating in Google’s skills-based hiring initiative, creating direct pathways to employment for learners who complete Google Cloud Certificates.
Google Skills offers extensive no-cost options, including the Generative AI Leader learning path. Google Cloud customers can access the entire on-demand library at no additional cost, while developers receive 35 free credits monthly for hands-on labs. Educational institutions, government programs, and nonprofits can access free training through Google’s Career Launchpad program.
According to Google, learners have completed more than 26 million courses, labs, and credentials in the past year alone.
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