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Google designed AI Essentials as an introduction to using generative AI in everyday work. The self-paced online course covers AI fundamentals, productivity, prompting, responsible use, and keeping current with AI developments. It requires no prior experience, provides a Google certificate after completion, and is available through Google Career Skills and Coursera.
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- Official provider page : https://grow.google/ai-essentials/
- Access checked on 4 September 2026: one access method opened a regional homepage, while a web reader returned the AI Essentials course page at the original official address.
Available programs (5)
Google AI Essentials
- Price
- Google AI Essentials monthly subscription : USD 49 / month regularNo promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms
U.S. and Canada; other countries may have lower local pricing shown at Coursera checkout.
No promotional price stated in the checked source.
Seven-day trial stated. This single-program route is separate from Coursera Plus. USD 49 per month after an initial seven-day free trial, as shown in the United States on 3 October 2026. One month of access is not a completion guarantee.
- Duration
- Under 5 hours on Google's program page; under 10 hours in the Coursera program descriptionGoogle's program page lists fewer than 5 hours to complete and says "In under 5 hours"; the Coursera page says "In under 10 hours" and shows a 4-hour top-level label. The five Coursera course estimates total 8 hours. These are provider study estimates; no single guaranteed total or weekly workload is inferred.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Online, self-paced five-course specialization with flexible scheduling.
- Credential
- certificate
- Prerequisites
- No experience required.
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- Price : https://grow.google/ai-essentials/
- Duration : https://grow.google/ai-essentials/
- Official program page : https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-essentials-google
- Provider subscription terms : https://grow.google/ai-essentials/
- Access checked on 4 September 2026: one access method opened a regional homepage, while a web reader returned the AI Essentials course page at the original official address.
Google AI Professional Certificate
- Price
- Google AI Professional Certificate · USD 49 / month regularNo promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms
US price; prices may vary in other countries. No Canadian currency inference.
No promotional price stated in the checked source.
Program-specific subscription includes all eight courses and graded assessments. This is access pricing, not a completion total. Google AI Pro trial is optional and subject to terms; financial-aid recipients do not receive that trial. In the U.S. and Canada, the subscription cost is $49 per month. When you purchase the Google AI Professional Certificate, you’ll have access to all course materials, including videos, activities, readings, and graded assessments.
- Duration
- 8 hours (top-level estimate)separate module estimates total 13 hours.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Credential
- Course completion certificate
- Prerequisites
- No prerequisites; no previous AI or coding experience required.
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- Price · https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ai
- Duration · https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ai
- Official program page · https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ai
- Provider subscription terms · https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ai
Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Price
- Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate : USD 49 / month regularNo promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms
US scope; prices may vary in other countries.
No promotional price stated in the checked source.
As of 2 October 2026 in the US, the Google Advanced Data Analytics programme costs 49 USD per month following a seven day free trial. The provider estimates most learners finish the certificate for under 300 USD total. This is an estimated cost based on typical completion time, not a fixed price. In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD.
- Duration
- Less than 6 months (headline estimate)6 months at 10 hours a week (completion estimate); over 200 hours of instruction (lesson hours).
- Level
- Advanced level
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Credential
- Provider-issued course certificate
- Prerequisites
- Assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools. These include data types, data strategy, data integrity, data cleaning, data aggregation, data analysis, and best practices when information-sharing. It also requires an understanding of spreadsheets, databases and structured query language, programming concepts, data visualization, and dashboards. Designed for people working in the field of data analytics or for those with foundational skills from the Google Data Analytics Certificate or a similar program.
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- Price : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-advanced-data-analytics
- Duration : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-advanced-data-analytics
- Official program page : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-advanced-data-analytics
- Provider subscription terms : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-advanced-data-analytics
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Price
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate : USD 49 / month regularNo promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms
As shown in the United States on 3 October 2026.
No promotional price stated in the checked source.
The FAQ describes a subscription of $49 per month after a 7-day free trial in the U.S. and Canada, with an estimated total of less than $300 USD for most learners. Financial aid is available. In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google Data Analytics Certificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD. In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower.
- Duration
- 6 months at 10 hours a week
- Level
- Beginner level
- Format
- Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
- Credential
- Provider-issued course certificate
- Prerequisites
- Required: None. No degree or experience required. Recommended: None.
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- Price : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics
- Duration : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics
- Official program page : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics
- Provider subscription terms : https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics
Google Prompting Essentials
- Price
- Google Prompting Essentials monthly subscription : USD 49 / month regularNo promotional price stated.
Region, access and offer terms
As shown in the United States on 7 October 2026; U.S. and Canada.
No promotional price stated in the checked source.
In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. Prices may vary in other countries. Financial aid is available. USD 49 per month after an initial seven-day free trial, as shown in the United States on 7 October 2026. One month of access is not a completion guarantee.
- Duration
- Under 10 hours in the program descriptionThe four course estimates total 6 hours, and Coursera also shows 4 hours to complete; no single guaranteed total or weekly workload is inferred.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Online, self-paced four-course specialization with flexible scheduling.
- Credential
- certificate
- Prerequisites
- No experience required.
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- Price : https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google
- Duration : https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google
- Official program page : https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google
- Provider subscription terms : https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google
Credential policy
Google AI Essentials provides a Google certificate after course completion, which can be shared with a professional network or added to a resume. This describes AI Essentials specifically, not every Google course or Google Cloud certification exam. · Source
Refund and trial terms
For Google AI Essentials, the official page describes a seven-day free trial before the US and Canada subscription charge begins. Do not assume that offer applies in every country or through every enrollment route. Google Career Skills and Coursera are listed as access options; check the terms of the route you select. The trial wording alone is not a refund guarantee. · Source
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