Empowering women with cloud and AI skills: Register for the Google Launchpad for Women series
Erin Rifkin
Google Cloud Learning, Managing Director
Last year, we offered our first ever “Google Launchpad for Women” series to empower women within our customer ecosystem to grow their cloud and AI skills. The response from our customers has been tremendous: more than 11,000 women across a breadth of roles - sales, leadership, marketing, finance, and more have completed previous editions of the program. As a result, they are building critical skills that help them put AI to work in their jobs, grow their careers, and help transform their businesses.
This year, in honor of International Women's Day, we are opening “Google Launchpad for Women,” to thousands of more customer participants, providing them with no-cost training, exam prep, and access to Google experts. Registration is now open to Google Cloud customers in the Americas, EMEA, and Japan, with the three-week program beginning on March 4th in Japan and March 6th in the Americas and EMEA. Program benefits include:
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Expert-led training: Two days of in-depth, instructor-led training covering key cloud concepts and best practices.
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Industry insights: Engage with Google Cloud experts through panel discussions on topics such as Generative AI.
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Exam preparation: Dedicated sessions to prepare for the Cloud Digital Leader certification exam.
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Complimentary exam voucher: Participants will receive a voucher for the $99 exam fee.
Why these trainings are critical
Harnessing the power of cloud computing and AI is essential for all job roles, not just IT. As more businesses adopt AI, people across business roles utilize this technology every day and often make purchasing decisions about new AI platforms and tools. However, a talent gap remains, and is particularly pronounced for women, who represent about 14% of the global cloud workforce according to recent data from the World Economic Forum.
We aim to help our customers reduce this gap, ensure they have access to the skilled experts they need to advance their digital and AI transformations, and give more people opportunities to grow their careers and lead these transformations. Ultimately, those who complete the Google Launchpad for Women program will be well-equipped to achieve the Cloud Digital Leader certification, putting them at the forefront of the cloud and AI era.
Google Launchpad for Women is open to all Google Cloud customers, regardless of prior technical experience or role. We welcome women from all professional backgrounds who are eager to develop their cloud skills and advance their careers. While this initiative is specifically focused on women, we invite everyone to participate.
Sign up today
Visit the links below to learn more about each regional session and contact your sales rep to sign up today.
