Google offers AI certification for business leaders now - and the training is free

Getty Images/400tmax As AI becomes an increasingly used tool by organizations across all industries, studies show that employees' expectations of being knowledgeable about AI are only increasing. Now, Google is presenting business leaders with a new AI literacy opportunity. Also: I test a lot of AI coding tools, and this stunning new OpenAI release just saved me days of work Generative AI Leader certification On Wednesday, Google Cloud announced a "first-of-its-kind" generative AI certification geared toward non-technical learners, such as managers and business leaders, who want to learn about AI's impacts beyond coding. According to Google, the course focuses on how to strategically adopt, discuss, and lead generative AI efforts. Also: The best free AI courses and certificates in 2025 The Google Cloud Generative AI Leader certification exam, which costs $99 and lasts 90 minutes, is available starting May 14. Although the certification comes at a cost, Google positions it as an i ... Read full article.