By Lisa Gevelber
Publication Date: 2026-04-09 00:00:00
In less than a year, more than 400 higher education institutions in all 50 states have joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator, a free program that empowers students, faculty and staff with AI and other job-ready skills. Through the accelerator, colleges and universities gain access to the Google AI Professional Certificate, one of the first AI programs to receive a credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE).
Supporting students in preparing for the job market
Created by Google experts with input from industry-leading employers, the Google AI Professional certificate equips students with the AI skills employers are looking for. With a focus on practical skills applicable across industries, the program teaches students to overcome everyday work challenges while potentially earning college credit toward their degree.
Across the country, hundreds of our partners, including the University of Arkansas, the University of Texas System and Vanderbilt University,…