Introduction to AI

This course is part of the Google AI Essentials program. Just as the internet forever changed how we approach everyday tasks, AI is at the forefront of a global transformation in how we work and live. This course is designed as a practical guide to help you navigate this shifting landscape. You will discover that artificial intelligence can help make routine tasks – like reviewing spreadsheets or drafting sales reports – significantly less time-consuming.

You will begin by uncovering the core mechanics of the technology, specifically Machine Learning. You’ll learn how AI designers use training sets – collections of data that teach the AI what to expect – to build programs capable of making sophisticated decisions. The course also dives into generative AI, exploring how AI assistants like Gemini can build on your ideas and provide creative inspiration using natural language.

You will explore how AI can augment your existing capabilities by helping you brainstorm ideas or summarize complex meeting transcripts in seconds. By adopting a people-first strategy, you will learn how to provide necessary human oversight and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure generative AI outputs meet professional expectations. By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools and how to integrate generative AI in the workplace.