Upskill with These Free Generative AI Courses Offered by Big Techs

With generative AI being the hype these days, leading companies like Google, AWS, Microsoft and Infosys do not want the world to be left behind to use it. These companies realised that generative AI being completely new to most of the workers around the world, took responsibility to come up with the content that will help the general public to upgrade themselves so that they can apply that knowledge at their workplace.

Moreover, according to the World Economic Forum, AI skills represent the third-highest priority for companies’ training strategies, right alongside analytical and creative thinking. It is pretty much true that ‘AI might not replace you, but a person who uses AI could.’ Every firm or institution wants the work to happen at a faster pace, and if AI is able to assist with them then people shouldn’t shy away from it. 

Given that the field of AI can be bewildering for many individuals, these companies aim to address this knowledge gap by introducing new courses and tools. Here is the list of courses launched by various leading companies to upskill their workers: 

Microsoft 

Recently, Microsoft launched a new AI Skills Initiative to help people and communities around the world learn how to harness the power of AI. 

Microsoft's AI Skills Initiative comprises several new offerings aimed at making AI education more accessible. These include free courses developed in collaboration with LinkedIn, including the first-ever Professional Certificate on Generative AI. 

Additionally, Microsoft even launched Generative AI Skills Grant Challenge, an open global grant challenge organised in partnership with data.org to explore innovative approaches for training individuals in generative AI. Microsoft is also providing increased access to free digital learning events and resources, allowing anyone to enhance their understanding and proficiency in AI.

Here is the course under ‘Learn Skills for in Demand Jobs’ on Generative AI by Microsoft on Linkedin. 

Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Google 

Google has recently unveiled its latest generative AI learning path, which encompasses a selection of ten courses. The primary objective of these courses is to enhance the average person's comprehension of AI and machine learning principles.

Here are few handpicked basic courses that one must go through 

Introduction to Generative AI

Introduction to Responsible AI

Introduction to Image Generation

Introduction to Large Language Models

AWS 

Andrew Ng’s DeepLearning.AI, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced an exciting new course on Coursera called “Generative AI with Large Language Models” to address the growing demand for expertise in this field.

Participants who choose to enrol in this course will acquire an extensive knowledge of the generative AI lifecycle, which relies on LLMs (Language Models) and the transformative architecture that drives them. 

The course will enable them to understand the intricacies of LLMs and how they can be effectively utilised for different tasks. Additionally, participants will gain the ability to select the most appropriate model for specific purposes and employ suitable training techniques to maximise their effectiveness.

Click here to check out the course 

Infosys 

Infosys collaborated with Skillsoft to provide learners, free of cost, access to a rich repository of Skillsoft learning content designed to build technology, leadership and business, and behavioural skills through Infosys Springboard.

The content ranges from Skillsoft’s basic to advanced level courses covering topics such as digital transformation, AI and ML, data science, cloud, cybersecurity, and effective communication and presentation. 

The content will be augmented with commentaries in multiple Indian regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and in some international languages.​​ 

Earlier this month, Infosys launched a comprehensive and free AI certification training programme through Infosys Springboard to empower individuals with the necessary skills to succeed in the future job market.

Click here to access Springboard