A new large-scale educational initiative in the field of artificial intelligence has launched in Ukraine. Google is launching a free training program for 20,000 Ukrainians, which should help them master modern digital skills. The project is aimed at increasing professional competitiveness and career development of participants. This was reported on the official blog of Google Ukraine.

According to a study by Gradus Research, about 85% of Ukrainians already use artificial intelligence tools, and Coursera data shows that mastery of AI skills directly affects the level of income of specialists.

Against this background, Google has opened a new enrollment for the Google Certification in Professional Use of AI program, which is implemented on the Coursera platform.

The initiative provides 20,000 free licenses. This is the third wave of the program - during the previous stages, more than 10,000 Ukrainians have already been trained. The project is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.

The program was developed by Google experts and covers key areas of artificial intelligence use. Among them are the basic principles of AI, creative industries and communications, data analytics and the development of digital products using AI tools.. The training course consists of seven modules, each of which can be completed in approximately an hour. The entire course takes less than 10 hours and can be completed at your own pace.. The program also includes practical tasks simulating real work situations.

Program participants will receive free access to the course, official certificates upon graduation, and the opportunity to gain applied experience through more than 20 practical cases in the field of AI. Additionally, there is a bonus - 90 days of free access to Google AI Pro, which includes advanced Gemini capabilities in Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets, as well as 5 TB of cloud storage.

In the first week of training, on May 6 at 17:00, an introductory webinar will be held on the use of artificial intelligence in work and everyday life. Google experts and graduates of previous programs who are already working with AI tools will be invited to participate..

Registration will last from April 21 to May 25. Access to training is provided through partner organizations, including the Ukrainian Veterans Fund, Veteran Hub, Kiev School of Economics, EdEra, NGO "

Priority in selection will be given to veterans, military personnel, members of their families, as well as women who strive to develop in the field of technology. To join the program, you must select a partner organization, fill out the registration form and wait for instructions. Direct registration on Coursera is not necessary at this stage..

Training and certification will last until mid-July. The number of places is limited, so the organizers encourage you to apply without delay..