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Introduction to AI

Discover how AI works and explore foundational AI concepts, such as machine learning. Learn about the rise of generative AI and how to perform tasks with it. By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools and how to integrate generative AI in the workplace.

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AC

5.0Reviewed Sep 5, 2025

I enjoyed this first course. The lesson plan was easy to follow and understand. I was able to score 100% on the quiz in the first try because the course material was laid out so well.

GO

5.0Reviewed Jan 31, 2026

As an experimenter using AI in my personal life, this was a great course for refining skills, expanding my understanding and seeing the potential for further use of Gen AI. A great course.

BW

4.0Reviewed Jul 24, 2025

It's good information interspersed with some 'marketing' type content. Sometimes it's difficult to get a handle on what's required for the assignments, but I've managed to pass them all so far!

JA

5.0Reviewed Sep 13, 2025

This course was fantastic for building practical skills. I was able to apply what I learned immediately, and the hands-on examples were really helpful and useful. Thank you

PB

4.0Reviewed Oct 13, 2025

There was no example of the EVALUATION step—which I presume is a way to test if a prompt’s output is accurate or consistent. All the other prompting framework TCREI has examples. ??‍♀️

SM

5.0Reviewed Sep 15, 2025

Excellent course to begin the AI journey for a young man of 66 years. Simple and effective content that kept interest alive. I am eager to complete the entire set within the next week i.e. seven days

RD

5.0Reviewed Aug 6, 2025

easy to understand and follow. I am very anxious as I begin my AI training (I am VERY OLD!) and being able to move away when it got overwhelming, and able to return at my own time was excellent.

MA

5.0Reviewed Dec 31, 2025

I have completed Google’s AI & Prompt Engineering course, which has significantly improved my ability to design effective prompts and build smarter AI-powered solutions.

MM

5.0Reviewed Oct 26, 2025

AI is a use for quick result using provided inputs to fulfil all requisite needs. it is fast, user friendly, state of the art tool to achieve required targets with n a time frame and resources.

HC

5.0Reviewed Aug 25, 2025

A great introduction with easy to understand language, so that it may spark interest while navigating the process. Great for those who wish to find out the benefits to personal enrichment.

LM

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2025

I'm incredibly happy with this Google AI Essentials course provided by Coursera. It has definitely helped me approach AI in a whole new light to aide me in my career as a technical writer.

KS

5.0Reviewed Feb 21, 2026

This course gave me a strong foundation and has allowed me to increase my utilization of AI by developing better prompts and understanding which tool to utilize based on the outcomes I am looking for.

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