Google Launches Free AI Training Programs for latin American Students and Professionals
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – November 29, 2023 – Google Cloud is expanding access to artificial intelligence education in Latin America with two new, free programs launching this December. “Capacita+ learns AI with Google Cloud” and “Gemini for Students” aim to equip a new generation of professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.
“Capacita+ learns AI with Google Cloud” is a comprehensive, online training program available to anyone with a Gmail account. Registration is now open at cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/capacita and the program offers a hybrid format,allowing participation from any country in Latin America,with in-person sessions held at partner universities. Participants who complete the program’s activities will receive digital certificates.
Alongside “Capacita+,” Google is also introducing “Gemini for Students,” providing university students with one year of free access to the Google AI Pro plan. This plan includes advanced AI tools for content creation, data analysis, and task automation. students can register and verify their status at gemini.google/mx/students/?hl=es-419.
These initiatives are part of Google Cloud’s broader strategy to promote technological inclusion in the region, recognizing the importance of digital skills for job opportunities and economic growth. Google emphasizes the programs will cover not only the practical applications of AI but also the ethical considerations surrounding its implementation.
The company views the development of digital skills as a “factor clave” (key factor) for job insertion and strengthening the knowledge economy.A launch event is scheduled for December 6th, offering a space for technological updates, collaborative learning, and access to AI training resources.
