Google Launches Its First Generative AI Certification for Non-Tech Professionals- Check Details Here

On May 14th, Google Cloud launched a new Generative AI certification, its first aimed at non-technical professionals. The $99 exam, lasting 90 minutes, targets managers, sales leads, marketers, and others outside traditional developer roles. The goal? Help teams lead AI adoption across entire organizations, not just in engineering.

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Companies already use Google’s AI tools in the workplace. Employees at Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs say Gemini in Gmail saves them five hours a week. Hog Island Oyster speeds up sales reporting in Sheets. Formula E even cuts two-hour race commentary into two-minute podcasts.

This shift has changed employer expectations. A recent report shows 62% of hiring managers want AI fluency from all staff, not just tech teams. Google sees this as a clear signal to help businesses upskill.

To prep for the certification, Google Cloud released a free 7–8 hour learning path via Skills Boost. It includes five short courses covering gen AI concepts, real-world applications, and Google’s AI stack, like NotebookLM and Gemini. The certification spans four focus areas: AI basics, Google’s tools, improving outputs, and business strategy.

While Google’s Generative AI Leader certification course is free to learn and understand the concepts, learners should note that a one-time exam fee of $99 is required. You can find more details about the certification here.