IA NOW OR NEVER

If you've been waiting for the right moment to learn how to use AI, that moment has arrived.

Google has launched Skills, the first platform for training AI professionals. Yes, that's right: a platform with quick courses for you to learn how to use AI tools according to your career stage and interests.

This is a very big change. In addition to providing AI tools, and there are many, Google understood the importance of training professionals prepared for this. More than that, professionals who adopt the company's tools amidst so much competition and novelty.

Yes, it's a trade-off: you learn from Google how to use Google's tools and, with that, theoretically, you become another member of the Google professional community, only now in AI. Before you try to weigh whether this is worthwhile, remember that Google has some almost unique tools, at least in their massive use by professionals who are not in IT. The Google Cloud platform, created very recently, already dominates the issue of providing connectivity, hosting, and processing online requests.

Actually, this isn't new. All AI platforms have training courses for professionals, either on their own platform or on aggregator platforms. Google's difference, besides the scope in terms of audience, is the organization into paths and tools.

ChatGPT has the OpenAI Academy, with several training tracks. Adapta.org has a series of training courses. Pareto.io does too.

Google entering this field is a move that cannot be ignored. Especially since you will need Google's tools at some point. So, it's time to roll up your sleeves.

What we are seeing is a movement that means the following: if you don't know how to use AI in your daily life, you will be out of the job market. You will be AI illiterate, which will limit access to most functions in any area. Or do you doubt that in 5 years a vacuum cleaner will be more technological than your current smartwatch?

I suggest you check out Google Skills (the basic plan is free) and watch some classes. At the very least, you'll have learned something. But don't delay: AI innovation lasts less than a week.