Are you ready to level up your AI skills with one of Google’s most exciting initiatives? The Google GEN AI Exchange Program offers a structured, hands-on path to mastering Generative AI through labs, skill badges, hackathons, and certificates—all for free. In this post, we’ll cover:
- What the Gen AI Exchange Program is
- Who can participate and key deadlines
- Step-by-step registration process
- Timeline, labs & challenges
- How to earn and update your public profile
- 🎥 Links to our three in-depth videos on AI Sikhega India – YouTube
1. What Is the Gen AI Exchange Program?
The Gen AI Exchange Program is a collaboration between Google Cloud, NASSCOM, and Hack2Skill designed to democratize access to Generative AI education in India. You’ll learn to craft effective prompts, guide AI outputs, work with multimodal data, and apply Gemini models to real-world scenarios—all within Vertex AI on Google Cloud.
Participants complete a series of hands-on labs, earn Google Cloud skill badges, and compete in a national hackathon. Top performers gain recognition, cash prizes, and the chance to kick-start an AI-powered career.
2. Who Can Participate?
- Students (undergraduate or graduate)
- Working professionals eyeing AI upskilling
- AI enthusiasts with basic programming or no-code experience
- Age Requirement: 18+ years
- Location: Residents of India
No entry fee—just your time and enthusiasm!
3. Key Dates & Deadlines
| Milestone | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | March 1, 2025 |
| Registration Closes | – |
| Gen AI Academy Labs Begin | April 20, 2025 |
| Final Challenge Lab & Hackathon Window | May 30 – June 15, 2025 |
| Winners Announced | June 30, 2025 |
Pro Tip: Register early to secure your spot and access bonus office hours!
4. How to Register for the Google GEN AI Exchange Program
- Visit the Registration Page
Go to: https://vision.hack2skill.com/event/genaiexchange - Click “Register Now” and fill in your name, email, education, and experience.
- Confirm Your Email via the link sent to your inbox.
- Log In to Google Cloud Skills Boost using your registered email.
- Start Your Labs—the first lab (“Get Started with Vertex AI Studio”) unlocks immediately.
For a detailed walkthrough, watch our video 👉 How to Register in GEN AI Exchange Program.
5. Program Timeline & Labs Overview
You’ll complete three core labs before the final challenge:
- Get Started with Vertex AI Studio (1 hr)
- Getting Started with the Gemini API (1 hr)
- Prompt Design in Vertex AI: Challenge Lab (1.5 hrs)
Each lab teaches you to:
- Build and refine multimodal prompts
- Analyze images and text with Gemini models
- Deploy interactive AI solutions in Vertex AI
Finish these labs to earn the “Prompt Design in Vertex AI” skill badge. Then, tackle the Challenge Lab to test your mastery and climb the leaderboards.
6. Earning & Updating Your Public Profile
Once you complete each lab:
- Navigate to your Google Cloud Skills Boost dashboard.
- Click “Share Profile” to make it public.
- Copy your public profile link and submit it on the Exchange portal.
Keeping your profile up-to-date is crucial to:
- Qualify for hackathon invites
- Showcase your badges to recruiters
- Improve your ranking on the program leaderboard
For a full guide, check out 👉 How to Update Your Public Profile.
7. Why Follow AI Sikhega India?
I discovered that AI Sikhega India breaks down every step—registration, labs, profile updates—in simple Hindi and English, making it easy for Gen Z and Gen Alpha learners. Their three-video series walks you through:
- What is the GEN AI Exchange Program?
▶️ https://youtu.be/i6fs_wEf6FY?si=BwETYGTgYu3InXuL - How to Register in GEN AI Exchange Program?
▶️ https://youtu.be/WGRDJMxWAOw?si=PddE8GZYVv5TTvmc - How to Update Your Public Profile?
▶️ https://youtu.be/hKlzngy_JbM?si=64B9-bT2Az1TyEQw
👉 Subscribe to AI Sikhega India: https://www.youtube.com/@AISikhegaIndia to get each new guide the moment it’s live!
8. Next Steps & Tips
- Block out 1–2 hours per week for labs.
- Join the community Discord (link in portal) to network and troubleshoot.
- Document your progress on LinkedIn with your badges.
- Plan your hackathon project early—collaborate with peers for maximum impact.
The Google GEN AI Exchange Program is your fast track to industry-ready AI skills. Follow this guide, leverage our videos, and dive into Generative AI with confidence. Good luck, and see you on the leaderboards!
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