Training opportunity from Forum Central
Build Practical AI Skills
Want to save time day-to-day and feel more confident with new technology? Learn practical AI tools that you can immediately apply to your role. Online support sessions by our Learning Centre tutors.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- 100% free and flexible:
Self-paced online modules you can do at home or work. - Eight hours:
A consise, high-impact rolling programme that fits in to a busy schedule. - Perfect for all roles:
Admin, customer service, logistics, finance and sales at management/supervisory levels and front line. Public, Voluntary and private sector welcome. - Tutor support:
Get step-by-step guidance from the Groundwork Learning Centre. No AI experience required.
SESSIONS
Sessions will be provided online, available across your study period.
Our tutors can guide you through the course and will be on hand for support if needed.
SECURE YOUR PLACE:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 07730 765 564
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the Google AI Professional Certificate?
The Google AI Professional Certificate is an online programme designed to help learners build practical AI fluency for work. It focuses on using AI confidently, responsibly and productively across common workplace tasks such as planning, research, writing, content creation, data analysis and app building.
Who is the certificate for?
It is suitable for beginners. No prior experience is required. That makes it appropriate for learners who are new to AI, as well as those who have used tools like ChatGPT or Gemini informally and want a more structured approach.
Do I need coding experience?
No. The certificate includes an app-building course using “vibe coding”, where learners use natural language to help build a functional web application. This can be done with no coding experience required.
How long does it take to complete?
The certificate as taking around eight hours to complete. It is self-paced, so learners can work through it flexibly.
What’s included?
The certificate is made up of seven courses: AI Fundamentals, AI for Brainstorming and Planning, AI for Research and Insights, AI for Writing and Communicating, AI for Content Creation, AI for Data Analysis, and AI for App Building.
What’s will I learn?
Learners will practise giving AI clear instructions, using AI responsibly, applying AI to workplace tasks, and building practical solutions. Learners will create 20+ hands-on activities/solutions that can be used at work.
Does my job role fit the course?
The course is open to people who work in a front line or leadership/management role across all sectors (public, private and third sector) whether you work in sales, finance, logistics, customer care or strategy. There are some spaces available for volunteers who support your organisation and those who are unemployed.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, learners who complete the programme can earn a shareable Google career certificate. The certificate can be added to LinkedIn, a CV or shared on social media.
Is the course free?
Yes. Through Groundwork Learning Centre’s partnership with the Good Things Foundation, who are working with Google to access the Google AI Professional Certificate for free. This free access is particularly aimed at people in job roles considered more “at risk” from AI technologies, including administration, secretarial, sales, customer service and data entry.
