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Introduction to Generative AI

Google AI / Cloud Skills Boost · Google Cloud · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.3/5

Champ rating

8/10

Duration

30 minutes

Classes

4

Intro microlearning course explaining what GenAI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional ML methods.

What you'll get

Explain what generative AI is

Differentiate GenAI from traditional ML

Identify key GenAI model types

Course Curriculum

4 chapters

Fit

Best for

Leaders

Analysts

Researchers

Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

Free

Certification

Certificate

GenAI

ML basics

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