Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening communities. AI is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, AI for SMBs will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
These latest AI skilling initiatives are a part of our broader skilling program with Grow with Google and Google Career Certificates, and part of our commitment to using our AI expertise to help people, businesses and communities. Over 35,500 people in Canada have graduated from the Google Career Certificate program to date, with 75% of certificate graduates reporting a positive career outcome, like a new job, promotion or raise, within six months of completion.
With more Canadians leveraging AI every day, closing the AI skills gap is an investment in Canada’s workforce, ensuring we’re prepared to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world. To learn more or enroll, visit grow.google/prompting or to see more of our AI training courses go to grow.google/intl/en_ca/ai/.