Introduces agentic AI and vibe coding, has you prototype three working apps in plain language, and then build a custom workplace tool in Google AI Studio. For non-programmers who want a Google-branded, beginner-level credential in building apps with AI.
Who it's for
Aspiring builders, career switchers and working developers. This is a beginner-level course in Coding with AI, running about ~2 hours (3 modules).
Cost at a glance
$49/month. Course 7 of the Google AI Professional Certificate, billed at $49/month in the U.S. and Canada (prices vary elsewhere); enrolment includes three months of Google AI Pro at no cost. Price seen 2026-11-01.
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