A professional AI certification from Google in partnership with Bank of Ireland promises to level the playing field for Irish businesses looking to succeed in the AI age at no cost.
Through a joint partnership between Google and Bank of Ireland, Irish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being offered fully funded scholarships for the Google AI Professional Certificate at no cost.
There are up to 10,000 licenses available for businesses and their staff.
The only commitment required is time. In ten hours or less, split across seven training modules, learners will receive a professionally recognised certificate.
👉 Got two minutes over a coffee today? That’s all it takes to secure your scholarship to complete the certification at no cost. Apply now and get started!
The core framework is designed to demystify advanced technology for non-technical workforces utilising standard, conversational English.
The training introduces teams to new capabilities like “vibe coding”, for example, which allows any employee to create apps from scratch without any technical knowledge.
Here are some basic FAQs:
Are there hidden fees?
The scholarship is fully funded. Through the partnership between Google and Bank of Ireland, the entire cost of the Coursera program and the Google AI Professional Certificate is covered for eligible Irish SMEs and their employees. There are no hidden fees or catch; it is a direct investment in national digital literacy.
My team has no background in coding or computer science. Can they participate?
Absolutely. This curriculum is explicitly built for non-technical professionals. It focuses entirely on practical workplace utility, showing your staff how to direct advanced models using everyday conversational English to automate data entry, format client reports, and create marketing collateral.
How much time will my staff need to take off work?
Zero. The programme is entirely online, asynchronous, and self-paced. The complete course takes less than 10 hours in total, with modules broken down into highly manageable, one-hour segments. Your team can easily complete the training during quiet operational windows without interrupting daily business.
What exactly is the “Google AI Pro Extension” included in the scholarship?
To ensure your team can smoothly deploy what they learn, the scholarship includes 90 days of extended access to Google AI Pro at no cost. This embeds premium, deep-research capabilities and high-fidelity text and image tools directly into standard daily workspace applications, allowing your team to automate tasks directly inside the software they already use.
How long does the Google AI Professional Certificate take to complete?
The Google AI Professional Certificate is made up of seven courses that can be completed in about an hour each. You can complete the entire programme at your own pace.
Do I need any background or experience with AI to take the Google AI Professional Certificate?
No, you don’t need any experience using AI to get started. The first course will help you build a strong foundation of AI skills.
What will I get when I complete all of the courses in the Google AI Professional Certificate?
After you complete all seven courses, you’ll earn a certificate from Google to share with your network and potential employers.
What are the various skills my team and I can learn?
The Google AI Professional Certificate includes seven courses, with 20+ activities:
- AI Fundamentals. Learn essential AI concepts and practice prompting effectively.
- AI for Brainstorming and Planning. Use AI to brainstorm concepts, build detailed timelines, and organize a clear plan for any goal.
- AI for Research and Insights. Use AI as your research partner, leveraging Deep Research and NotebookLM to gain insights, generate summaries and pressure test ideas for informed decision-making.
- AI for Writing and Communicating. Turn rough notes into clear messages, easily adapt for different stakeholders, practice for presentations by anticipating questions and concerns.
- AI for Content Creation. Use AI as your creative partner to generate high-quality images, video, and presentations.
- AI for Data Analysis. Transform unstructured data into clear insights, master skills to analyse data, and create compelling visualisations and formulas with Gemini in Google Sheets.
- AI for App Building. Master vibe coding and build your own custom app. Tackle the most tedious tasks, all without writing a single line of code.
Don’t let the window close on your team’s competitive edge. Registration takes less than two minutes. Click on the link below and secure your fully funded scholarships for you and your team.
👉 Ready to reclaim an extra day a week? Secure your scholarship to complete the certification at no cost. Apply now and get started!
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