Google has introduced a new online course, Google Prompting Essentials, designed to help individuals across industries improve their ability to interact with generative AI tools. Created by AI experts at Google, the course is self-paced and requires no prior experience, making it accessible to anyone looking to enhance their AI skills.
The course is now available in Singapore and globally through Coursera. To support ongoing professional development, Google is offering the course free of charge to scholarship holders of Google Career Certificates.
Practical skills for AI-driven workplaces
As AI becomes a crucial tool in modern workplaces, knowing how to use it effectively can help professionals stay ahead. Google Prompting Essentials teaches users how to generate accurate and useful AI outputs while maintaining responsible practices. The course includes guidance on evaluating AI-generated content for biases and errors, ensuring users apply AI in an ethical and effective way.
A key feature of the course is the creation of reusable AI prompts. Participants will learn how to build a library of structured prompts that can be used repeatedly, saving time and improving efficiency. The course also covers how to direct AI for optimal results in a range of tasks, such as:
- Generating tables and trackers
- Brainstorming product ideas
- Analysing customer surveys
With AI now playing a greater role in industries such as marketing, business operations, and data analysis, these skills can benefit professionals across multiple fields.
Google Prompting Essentials comes at a time when Singapore are prioritising AI and digital skills transformation. As businesses integrate AI into daily operations, employees who understand how to effectively prompt AI tools will have an advantage in the workplace.
More details about the course and its modules can be found on the Skills Ignition Singapore website. Google encourages professionals and businesses to take advantage of this learning opportunity to enhance their AI knowledge and improve efficiency.
