A new AI course from Google is now free to anyone in the Finger Lakes region, thanks to a partnership with Goodwill.
The Google AI Essentials training, offered online with support from Google.org, teaches people how to use generative AI at work — and takes only about six hours to complete. It’s open to all community members, including Goodwill employees and those who use the organization’s services. Participants who finish the course earn a certificate from Google.
Free until the end of 2026
The course is available at no cost until the end of 2026. Once registered, learners have 30 days to complete the course. Normally priced at $49, it includes videos, readings, and interactive lessons to help people use AI in day-to-day tasks across different job fields.
According to Google, more than 80% of past participants said the course improved their job performance or efficiency.
To register, individuals must complete the Goodwill of the Finger Lakes 2025 Google AI Essentials Training Request form:
https://forms.office.com/r/1ewdqp1YQV
A mission to build skills and opportunity
Jennifer Lake, President & CEO of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, said the program supports their goal of helping people adapt and grow in a changing workforce.
“We are grateful for this support from Google.org, which reflects our shared commitment to expanding workplace readiness and opportunity,” she said in a release. “Together, we are empowering individuals to adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.”
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