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The Arcade focuses on generative AI in October 23

October 09, 2023

Looking to up your generative AI game? Now you can build your technical gen AI skills for Google Cloud environment in The Arcade, a no-cost, gamified learning experience that features new games each month. Every month, you’ll play games based on labs from Google Cloud Skills Boost to get hands-on experience with Google Cloud’s powerful AI tools: Vertex AI, and Generative AI Studio.

In addition to The Arcade, we have other no-cost resources to help you in your AI learning journey. This foundational-level training content will help you get ready for the technical upskilling found in The Arcade. Read on to learn about the ways you can be prepared and stand out to potential employers.

Gen AI in The Arcade this month: prompt engineering

In October, The Arcade’s gen AI game is focused on prompt engineering, to teach you to fine-tune your text prompts to get the most out of Google Cloud’s gen AI tools.

These games are geared towards developers, cloud enthusiasts, and AI/ML engineers, you’ll complete a set of labs to gain a deeper understanding of how to create meaningful prompts.

Head over to The Arcade to begin the gen AI game, and continue to play other games and complete trivia to hone your cloud skills in upcoming months. There is no cost to complete games, no matter how many you play.

Learn additional foundational cloud skills at no-cost

In addition to the monthly gen AI games, The Arcade offers introductory and more advanced games based on labs to help improve your cloud skills. These are no-cost, with different topics featured each month.

In October, play The Arcade to learn about data analysis and serverless technology — no prior experience needed. You can also try your hand at security and monitoring to learn about Google Cloud’s security tools and techniques.

How to play games in The Arcade

This is how it works:

  • Sign up for The Arcade to activate your account, and join Google Cloud Skills Boost if you’re not already registered.

  • Start the games anytime during the given month.

  • Finish the games before they close, typically at the end of the given month.

  • Complete the labs and skill badges that are part of the games to earn points. You’ll also earn badges to share on your Google Developer Profile to enhance your resumé.

  • Accumulate points to use in the Prize Counter to claim Google Cloud swag!

  • Need help solving a game? Check out the Google Cloud Community to collaborate with peers.

Earn more points for more swag

Since we feature new games each month, you accumulate points over time to redeem prizes from the Prize Counter; keep an eye on your email for The Arcade Insider about upcoming Prize Counter dates. The Prize Counter usually opens twice per year, with the next time scheduled for December.

You can also participate in our weekly Trivia Challenge for a chance to earn points while testing your knowledge. This is a look at how your points will tally: