Continue developing your skills within the current and emerging AI landscape. Learn about the ways different organizations have leveraged AI and consider how these innovations may inspire your own AI-powered workplace solutions. By the end of this course, you'll develop a strategy to stay up to date with future AI developments.
Stay Ahead of the AI Curve
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Stay Ahead of the AI Curve
This course is part of Google AI Essentials Specialization
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What you'll learn
Develop strategies to stay up-to-date in the emerging landscape of AI
Evaluate additional AI tools and their potential for future application in the workplace
Describe a variety of innovative ways AI has been integrated into the workplace
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3 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the Google AI Essentials Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll discover practical ways to stay up to date with the latest AI trends and advancements.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this module, you’ll learn about current AI innovations and discover the importance of continued exploration.
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2 videos1 assignment
In this bonus module, you'll discover a 5-step framework for writing effective prompts and learn how adding context and persona can dramatically improve your results. This optional section serves as a preview of the Google Prompting Essentials specialization.
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3 videos1 reading
In this module, you’ll review the key concepts from the course and demonstrate your understanding with an end-of-course assessment.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin
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I had a very great experience with the course of AI essantials and it is very manageable course which helps me to add a new skill in my resume
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I was keen to learn more about AI, and now, thanks to this course, I do! It’s easy to follow and very helpful for beginners. Thank you, Google!
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Great insights! Helpful in learning more on how AI can make work easier and importance of human element/human overview of output generated by AI.
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