Google partnering with the Georgia Public Library Service

Google partnering with the Georgia Public Library Service for no-cost career and AI training.

The Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is now providing Georgia public library cardholders with no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and Google AI courses. This partnership helps Georgia residents gain valuable, high-demand skills for today’s fast-growing careers, with no college degree or previous experience required.

The flexible, self-paced online training programs cover:

Google AI Professional Certificate: Hands-on training that helps learners build AI fluency, write effective prompts and apply generative AI tools to streamline everyday workplace tasks.
Google Career Certificates: Job-ready training in fields seeing massive employer demand, including cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design.

Graduates of the career certificate programs gain access to an exclusive job platform to connect directly with Google’s employer consortium of more than 150 major U.S. companies, including AT&T, Deloitte and Google. Over 70% of Google Career Certificate graduates report a positive career outcome within six months of completion. Georgia residents can learn more and register for a no-cost learning license at georgialibraries.org/google-career-certificate.

Google partnering with the Georgia Public Library Service for no-cost career and AI training.

Google has officially partnered with the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) to provide free access to professional training courses and certifications for Georgia residents.

📚 What the Partnership Offers

Instead of paying the typical subscription fee (usually $49/month), any Georgia public library cardholder can register for a no-cost 6-month learning license.

1. Training Tracks Included

Google AI Professional Certificate: Practical instruction on prompt engineering, organizing information, automating busywork, and using generative AI safely and effectively in everyday professional tasks.
Google Career Certificates: Entry-level job preparation in 6 high-demand fields:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- IT Support
- Project Management
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- UX Design

2. Key Program Details

No Prerequisites Required: Designed for beginners — no college degree or previous technical experience is needed.
Flexible Learning: Entirely online and self-paced so learners can study around work or family commitments.
Hardware Access: Through GPLS’s network of 410 public libraries, patrons without computer access can check out one of over 10,000 available laptops or hotspots to complete their coursework.
Direct Employer Access: Certificate graduates get access to Google’s Employer Consortium — a network of 150+ top companies (including Deloitte, AT&T, and Google) that actively consider program graduates for open roles.

🚀 How to Get Started

Get a Library Card: You need an active library card from any participating Georgia public library (or a statewide PINES card).
Apply for a License: Visit the Georgia Public Library Service Google Training Hub to request your free 6-month access pass.
Start Learning: Once granted, you can access the self-paced coursework on Coursera immediately.