AI presents a transformative opportunity for the Philippines to address economic challenges by boosting productivity and unlocking human potential. A study by Access Partnership forecasts that Philippine businesses could reap PHP 2.8 trillion (USD 50.7 billion) in economic benefits in 2030 through the adoption of AI-powered products and solutions.

Realizing this potential requires a multi-faceted approach which includes promoting innovative yet responsible AI adoption across industries, fostering a supportive regulatory environment, investing in AI infrastructure, and upskilling the workforce.

This is why as part of its ongoing commitment to help build a Digital Philippines towards an AI-ready economy, Google announced today the availability of Google AI Essentials course on Coursera to equip Filipinos with AI skills.

What is Google AI Essentilas?

It’s a self-paced online course taught by AI experts at Google. This course requires no previous experience with AI, and is designed to help people across roles and industries get essential AI skills to boost productivity. In less than 10 hours, learners will gain hands-on experience with a variety of AI tools to brainstorm ideas and speed up daily work tasks, including:

Develop ideas and content

Use AI to help brainstorm and generate ideas and then turn those ideas into a presentation outline to sell through.

Make more informed decisions

Use AI to help research locations and organize information so you can pick the best spot based on a set of criteria.

Speed up daily work tasks

Use AI to help draft email responses so you can quickly clear out that inbox.

Write effective prompts

Create clear and specific prompts and learn prompting techniques to get the output you want.

Use AI responsibly

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Google-issued skill badge to showcase their newly acquired AI proficiency to potential employers and colleagues.

Collaborating with local partners to effectively distribute Google AI Essentials scholarships

To extend Google AI Essentials scholarship opportunities to Filipinos nationwide, Google has partnered with key stakeholders, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Department of Trade and Industry. These partners will receive scholarship allocations to distribute among Filipino youth, job seekers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and others. This collaborative approach ensures that the scholarships reach those who can benefit most from developing essential AI skills.

 “Through initiatives like Google AI Essentials, we aim to empower Filipinos with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the AI age. We’re excited to continue our partnership with the government, businesses, and communities to build a more inclusive and progressive digital future for the Philippines,” said Jackie Wang, Country Director of Google Philippines and Thailand.

This is a press release. Minor revisions were made by the 8List.ph editorial team.

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