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Google Prompting Essentials

Google’s four-course program introduces a five-step prompting method for everyday work, data tasks and creative collaboration.

PaidBeginner4–10 hoursEnglishCertificatePrompt Engineering
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Course overview

Google Prompting Essentials is a short, four-course sequence centered on a five-step prompting method. It applies that method to ordinary work, data analysis, presentations and using AI as a creative partner. YellowCourse lists the complete sequence once; its component courses are part of that program rather than four extra alternatives in this comparison.

What you will learn

  • Use a repeatable method to draft and revise prompts.
  • Apply prompting to spreadsheets and presentation preparation.
  • Evaluate outputs and save useful prompt versions.

Who this suits

Google presents the program for beginners without prior experience. It is a practical option for people who want an organized introduction to workplace AI rather than a programming course.

Before you enroll

Check generated formulas, summaries and charts against the original data. A good-looking presentation can conceal a mistaken assumption, so keep source information available throughout the exercise.

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Put it into practice

Use a small fictional sales table to draft a summary and a presentation outline. Recalculate the totals yourself, record any corrections and save the final prompt with the verified dataset.

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At a glance

Provider
Coursera
Learning format
Curriculum
Price
Paid
Level
Beginner
Study time (approx.)
4–10 hours
Language
English
Certificate
Available; check provider terms
Created by
Google Career Certificates
Page updated
12 Oct 2026