Google Cloud Offers A Series Of Free Courses On Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Through The Skills Boost Program, Open To The Public. These Courses Provide An Opportunity For Interested Individuals To Learn About How Generative AI Works And How To Develop Their Own Solutions In Artificial Intelligence.
The Google Cloud Skills Boost program offers over 700 activities, ranging from introductory to more specialized levels across various technology fields. While some advanced modules require a subscription or credit purchase, there are several free AI courses available on the platform.
The videos are in English, with options for Portuguese subtitles or transcripts. The written materials vary between documents in Portuguese and others exclusively in English, especially in links to supplementary content.
By participating in a course on the platform, users can test their knowledge and receive a completion or skill badge certified by Google Cloud. Registration with a Google account at cloudskillsboost.google is necessary to access the activities and save progress.
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Check out some of the free generative AI courses offered by Google:
Introduction To Generative AI:
This course provides an overview of generative AI, explaining how it works and how this technology is applied in different tools. The learning journey includes a 22-minute video and a 30-minute reading material.
Introduction To Responsible AI:
This module explains the concept of responsible AI, the need for this practice by organizations, and the AI principles defined by Google. The content is presented in a 9-minute video, followed by a test to earn the completion badge.
Introduction To Large Language Models (LLM):
The introduction module to large language models addresses use cases and teaches how to fine-tune prompts for better performance in LLMs. The course includes a 15-minute video and a 30-minute reading document.
The Arcade:
The Arcade is a gamified platform from Google Cloud that utilizes activities from the Skills Boost program. Participants are encouraged to earn completion and skill badges to accumulate points and exchange them for rewards. The Arcade proposes new monthly challenges to keep the audience engaged and continuously developing their skills in AI.
Introduction To Machine Learning:
The Google for Developers platform offers a teaching journey in machine learning, from basic to advanced. The module “Introduction to machine learning” presents extensive educational content in Portuguese, including an approach to generative AI.

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