The Program

Who can apply

How to apply

FAQs

The Program

Who can apply

How to apply

FAQs

Learn professional AI skills and get certified for free

Learn professional AI skills and get certified for free

A hands-on, beginner-friendly, AI learning program to help you prepare for the evolving workplace.

A hands-on, beginner-friendly, AI learning program to help you prepare for the evolving workplace.

Organized by

AI skills you'll learn

  • Vibe Coding

  • Data Analysis

  • Prompt Design

  • Visual Asset Generation

  • AI Assisted Writing

  • Research Automation

  • Prompt Design

  • AI Assisted Writing

  • Vibe Coding

  • Data Analysis

  • Research Automation

  • Visual Asset Generation

Why take this learning program?

AI is changing how we work day to day. Those that learn AI skills will gain a distinct competitive edge and unlock new career opportunities.

This program is designed for beginners and will equip you with lucrative AI skills you can use right away.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Free

Beginner Friendly

Professionally Certified

Guided by Coaches

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Free

Beginner Friendly

Professionally Certified

Guided by Coaches

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Free

Beginner Friendly

Professionally Certified

Guided by Coaches

With Google.org's support, AI Sweden and 8 program partners across Northern Europe have joined together to help 13,000 working professionals gain essential AI skills, at no cost.

With Google.org's support, AI Sweden and 8 program partners across Northern Europe have joined together to help 13,000 working professionals gain essential AI skills, at no cost.

As a learner, you will enroll with one of the 8 program partners below

As a learner, you will enroll with one of the 8 partners below

62%

AI Impact

Jobs requiring AI skills pay 62% more on average.

(Data: PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer)

62%

AI Impact

Jobs requiring AI skills pay 62% more on average.

(Data: PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer)

62%

AI Impact

Jobs requiring AI skills pay 62% more on average.

(Data: PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer)

The Learning Program

The learning program combines the Google AI Professional Certificate course with role-specific workshops produced by AI Sweden.

It is beginner friendly, hands on and equips you with professional AI skills you can apply immediately.

The program is cohort based, meaning you will learn with others and be guided by professional AI coaches throughout.

The learning program combines the Google AI Professional Certificate course with role-specific workshops produced by AI Sweden.

It is beginner friendly, hands on and equips you with professional AI skills you can apply immediately.

The program is cohort based, meaning you will learn with others and be guided by professional AI coaches throughout.

Begins Early 2027

Free Program

Professionally Certified

Cohort Based

Guided by AI Coaches

Important

The first cohorts will begin early 2027, with additional cohorts running throughout the year. The exact duration and structure of the program you experience will vary depending on which program partner you enroll with.

PHASE ONE

Program Kickoff

Each cohort begins with a kickoff. Here you will meet your AI Coach, learn about the program in greater detail and also get to know those learning with you.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

2 hours

●

Coach Led

PHASE ONE

Program Kickoff

Each cohort begins with a kickoff. Here you will meet your AI Coach, learn about the program in greater detail and also get to know those learning with you.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

2 hours

●

Coach Led

PHASE ONE

Program Kickoff

Each cohort begins with a kickoff. Here you will meet your AI Coach, learn about the program in greater detail and also get to know those learning with you.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

2 hours

●

Coach Led

PHASE TWO

Google AI Professional Certificate

After the kickoff you will start Google's AI Professional Certificate, which is made up of 8 individual courses and hosted on Coursera. It's beginner friendly, hands on and teaches you valuable AI skills for the workplace.

13 hours

●

Self Paced

●

Online

●

Multi Language

▶︎ Watch course trailer

PHASE TWO

Google AI Professional Certificate

After the kickoff you will start Google's AI Professional Certificate, which is made up of 8 individual courses and hosted on Coursera. It's beginner friendly, hands on and teaches you valuable AI skills for the workplace.

13 hours

●

Self Paced

●

Online

●

Multi Language

▶︎ Watch course trailer

PHASE TWO

Google AI Professional Certificate

After the kickoff you will start Google's AI Professional Certificate, which is made up of 8 individual courses and hosted on Coursera. It's beginner friendly, hands on and teaches you valuable AI skills for the workplace.

13 hours

●

Self Paced

●

Online

●

Multi Language

▶︎ Watch course trailer

PHASE THREE

OPTIONAL

Role-specific Workshops

You will also have the opportunity to take part in specialised AI workshops, produced by AI Sweden and tailored for specific roles.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

4 Workshops

●

3 hours each

●

Coach led

PHASE THREE

OPTIONAL

Role-specific Workshops

You will also have the opportunity to take part in specialised AI workshops, produced by AI Sweden and tailored for specific roles.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

4 Workshops

●

3 hours each

●

Coach led

PHASE THREE

OPTIONAL

Role-specific Workshops

You will also have the opportunity to take part in specialised AI workshops, produced by AI Sweden and tailored for specific roles.

Program partners will confirm if online or in-person

4 Workshops

●

3 hours each

●

Coach led

Professional Certification

You will have the chance to earn professional certificates from both Google and the Learning Program, each one formally recognizing your professional AI skills.

You will have the chance to earn professional certificates from both Google and the Learning Program, each one formally recognizing your professional AI skills.

The Google AI Professional Certificate recognizes that you have completed the full online course. You will receive this certificate automatically once you have passed all course tests.

The Google AI Professional Certificate recognizes that you have completed the full online course. You will receive this certificate automatically once you have passed all course tests.

The Learning Program Certificate recognizes your participation in the wider program, including any role-specific workshop you have completed.

The Learning Program Certificate recognizes your participation in the wider program, including any role-specific workshop you have completed.

58%

AI Impact

58% of AI users report producing work they could not have accomplished a year ago.

(Data: Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026)

58%

AI Impact

58% of AI users report producing work they could not have accomplished a year ago.

(Data: Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026)

58%

AI Impact

58% of AI users report producing work they could not have accomplished a year ago.

(Data: Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026)

Who can apply?

This learning program is specifically designed for roles in the labor market where AI is rapidly reshaping day-to-day tasks. To be eligible for this program, you must work within one of the eight role categories listed below.

This learning program is specifically designed for roles in the labor market where AI is rapidly reshaping day-to-day tasks. To be eligible for this program, you must work within one of the eight role categories listed below.

Tap a category to see role examples.

Hover over a category to see role examples.

Data entry & administrative support

Customer service & front-desk

Sales & retail

Finance & Accounting

Logistics & warehouse support

Marketing & communications

Public sector administrative & clerical staff

Specialized office assistants & support roles

How to apply for the program

If you would like to take part in this learning program, the next step is for you to enroll with one of the 8 program partners.

If you would like to take part in this learning program, the next step is for you to enroll with one of the 8 program partners.

Important

You are only eligible to enroll with a program partner in your country of residence.

🇧🇪 BECI (Belgium)

🇩🇰 DigitalDogme (Denmark)

🇫🇮 OAMK (Finland)

🇫🇮 Tieke (Finland)

🇫🇮 XAMK (Finland)

🇳🇱 TheCodeToChange (Netherlands)

🇸🇪 AcadeMedia (Sweden)

🇸🇪 Medborgarskolan (Sweden)

Step 1

Register Interest

Reach out to the partner organisation in your country of residence via their program application page.

Step 2

Step 2

Application Evaluation

Your application will then be evaluated. Sit tight, they'll get back to you shortly.


Step 3

Step 3

Application Confirmation

You'll receive an update on your application. If successful, you will receive further program details.

Step 2

Application Evaluation

Your application will then be evaluated. Sit tight, they'll get back to you shortly.

Step 3

Application Confirmation

You'll receive an update on your application. If successful, you will receive further program details.

Step 1

Register Interest

Reach out to the partner organisation in your country of residence via their program application page.

Step 2

Application Evaluation

Your application will then be evaluated. Sit tight, they'll get back to you shortly.

Step 3

Application Confirmation

You'll receive an update on your application. If successful, you will receive further program details.

77%

AI Impact

77% of global companies are actively reskilling their employees to leverage AI.

(Data: World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report)

77%

AI Impact

77% of global companies are actively reskilling their employees to leverage AI.

(Data: World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report)

77%

AI Impact

77% of global companies are actively reskilling their employees to leverage AI.

(Data: World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report)

FAQs

Is the program really completely free?

How do I sign up?

What are the requirements to successfully pass and earn my certificate?

Is this program right for me if I have no prior background in AI or tech?

How much time will I need to commit, and can I study while working full-time?

What kind of support will I receive during the learning journey?

What language is the program taught in?

What if my employer restricts the use of specific AI tools like Gemini at work?

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