AI...TO BE OR NOT TO BE ?

#65. Google offers AI Certification and free training to business leaders

AI...TO BE OR NOT TO BE ?

Show Notes

How prepared are you to navigate the AI-driven future of business?

In this episode, we delve into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the corporate world. As AI technology moves from science fiction into the boardroom, there's a pressing need for business leaders to understand and leverage its capabilities. But how can non-technical managers and CEOs gain this crucial knowledge without getting lost in technical details? Today, we explore Google's new AI certification program designed specifically for business leaders, aiming to equip them with strategic insights into generative AI.

Our guest in this episode is not a singular individual but rather the innovative initiative by Google itself. The focus is on Google's generative AI leader certification program—a pioneering effort to bridge the gap between technology and strategy for non-technical roles. This program offers a dual approach: a paid certification exam, newly launched, and a comprehensive free learning path available on Google's Cloud Skills Boost platform. Both paths are crafted to enhance understanding of AI's strategic applications in business contexts.

The episode unpacks the details of Google's program, emphasizing its strategic orientation rather than technical depth. The certification, priced at $99, is a 90-minute exam aimed at managers and business leaders, while the free learning path comprises five courses covering essential AI concepts, practical business applications, and transformative organizational strategies. With no prerequisites required, this initiative opens doors for anyone eager to understand AI's potential impact on their work and organization. As AI knowledge becomes increasingly vital for leadership roles, this episode challenges listeners to consider how gaining such insights could reshape their professional landscape and organizational future.

00:00:00 - Introduction to AI in business 00:00:14 - Google’s AI certification program for leaders 00:00:34 - Program objectives: strategy and leadership 00:00:52 - Two parts: paid exam and free learning path 00:01:00 - Details of the certification exam 00:01:21 - Free hands-on learning path 00:02:00 - Overview of the five courses in the free path 00:02:54 - How to get started with the free path and the exam 00:03:18 - Validity and options of the certification exam 00:03:40 - Other available AI learning resources 00:04:00 - Summary and the importance of AI understanding for leaders 00:04:18 - Final thoughts on the impact of AI

This episode is brought to you by Patrick DE CARVALHO and the production studio "Je ne perds jamais." Let's speak AI and explore the future together. https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdecarvalho/

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