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Google Career Launchpad in Artificial Intelligence

Build practical, in-demand AI and digital skills through flexible courses developed by experts from across Google.

Course snapshot
Flexible start
Students choose their own start date
Duration
18 hours or 4 weeks per course
Study time
At your own pace
Course fee
Free
Application fee
None
Delivery
100% online and asynchronous

Practical learning for professional growth

The Google Career Launchpad programme provides no-cost training focused on generative AI and other in-demand digital skill areas. UCC states that the courses were developed by experts from across Google, including Google DeepMind’s AI Research Foundations and Google Cloud learning programmes.

Participants may choose one or more courses based on their learning needs. The programme is intended to help learners prepare for an AI-driven work environment and build knowledge across AI, data, cybersecurity, computing and cloud-related areas.

Entry and certification

The programme is suitable for participants with limited exposure to AI. UCC lists the overall offering as open-entry, while also noting that some individual courses may require prerequisites.

After completing a course, participants may go further and complete the relevant Google examination to receive Google certification and recognition.

Course areas

Artificial Intelligence Research Foundations
Data Analytics
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Computing
Digital Leaders
Engineering

Ready to build your professional skills?

Review the current short-course application options or contact UCC Global for more information.