The GEAR program, powered by Google Skills, is designed to provide professionals with essential hands-on training for developing and deploying enterprise-ready AI agents. Participants can join GEAR to access a wealth of resources, including:
- 35 monthly learning credits for courses and labs on Google Skills
- Access to a Discord community for networking
- Curated news and resources related to AI
- Free certification preparation for Google Cloud customers through the Get Certified program
GEAR will play a significant role at Google Cloud Next '26, offering attendees the chance to enhance their skills on-site. The event will feature a variety of mini-labs, learning paths, and hands-on workshops led by Google experts.
Key Learning Experiences at Next
Attendees can explore the latest GEAR learning paths available on Google Skills, including:
- Introduction to Agents and Google’s Agent Ecosystem
- Develop Agents with Agent Development Kit (ADK)
- Deploy Production-Ready Agents
- Scale Agents Across the Enterprise
Several engaging activities will be offered to maximize the GEAR experience:
- The Skills Challenge: A gamified experience with over 20 activities to boost engagement and competition among participants.
- Google Skills Zone: A space for quick learning through 10- to 15-minute mini-labs and AI Boost Bites lessons.
- Immersive Sessions: Specialized two-hour labs focused on building analytics agents using data from Major League Baseball or McLaren.
- Breakout Sessions: Expert-led discussions featuring real-world customer stories, including:
- AI upskilling strategies from innovative retailers like Wayfair and Woolworths
- Lessons on scaling workforces with AI from Salesforce, Palo Alto Networks, and EVERSANA
- Building an agent-ready workforce
- Strategies for enhancing AI readiness through Google certifications
Jitendra Gupta, a Google Developer Expert, emphasizes the program's effectiveness in helping developers transition from basic prompts to more complex tools and workflows.
Getting Started with GEAR
Professionals are encouraged to join GEAR now to access no-cost training and resources on Google Skills, paving the way for practical AI applications in their organizations.
