How Educators Can Join Google AI Educator Series in New Countries

Google expanded the free Google AI Educator Series (GES) on November 3, 2026, to five new regions: Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and sub-Saharan Africa. The program gives educators practical, self-paced AI skills they can apply immediately with Gemini and related tools.

This guide shows how to enroll, complete modules, earn badges, and use the new November content focused on saving time.

What the Google AI Educator Series offers

GES is a no-cost, on-demand training co-developed with ISTE+ASCD. Sessions last 10–15 minutes for K-12 educators and 30–45 minutes for higher education faculty. Topics cover foundational AI understanding, pedagogical applications, and administrative tasks.

You complete short modules at your own pace, take a quiz, and earn digital badges. New modules release monthly. The series first launched in the US earlier in 2026, then expanded to India, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the UK & Ireland before this latest rollout.

Teachers in existing countries already report practical results. In India, educators use Gemini and Gemini Notebook to turn complex topics into comic strips, podcasts, and infographics. In Malaysia, teachers save three to five hours of prep time per topic. In the UK, educators create engaging lesson plans and visuals for creative writing.

How to enroll in the Google AI Educator Series

Start at the official Google for Education Learning Center page for the series: edu.google.com/learning-center/google-ai-educator-series.

Sign in with a Google account. Select your track (K-12 or Higher Education). Choose a module from the Foundational, Pedagogical, or Administrative categories. Modules are non-sequential, so you can begin with any topic that matches your immediate needs.

Complete the short session. Take the quiz at the end. Passing the quiz awards a digital badge you can share via Accredible, LinkedIn, or your profile at educertifications.google/my-results.

The training remains free. Google funds the program and partners with local education authorities in expansion countries for broader rollout. Check the Learning Center for region-specific language options or facilitated events as they become available.

For related study tools, see our guide on adding free textbooks to Gemini Notebook.

New November modules that save time

November modules went live on November 4 in the US and focus on the areas educators say need the most help. Expect similar content to roll out in the new countries as the expansion progresses.

• Build interactive assessments: Use Gemini to create practice tests and interactive web assessments, such as exit tickets with instant feedback and hints for incorrect answers. These help students prepare for state exams or other high-stakes assessments.
• Guide students through game-based learning: Create interactive experiences that show the importance of data accuracy, model performance, and human oversight.
• Strengthen academic assignments: Identify questions that invite shortcuts and redesign them to encourage deeper critical thinking.

These modules fit into short prep windows. Complete one during a planning period and apply it the same day.

Country-specific notes for the expansion

The expansion targets Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and sub-Saharan Africa in the coming months. Availability follows local partnerships and language support.

In India (already live), training aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and is offered in English plus six local languages, with more planned. The Philippines saw official endorsement from the Department of Education after partnerships with higher education and technical skills authorities. Malaysia is running train-the-trainer bootcamps for private schools, pre-service teachers, and university faculty.

Educators in the new regions should monitor the Learning Center and local Google for Education announcements for exact launch dates, language options, and any in-person or virtual events. Self-paced modules remain the primary access path once available.

Tips for getting the most from GES

Start with one short module that solves a current pain point, such as creating assessments or streamlining parent communications. Apply the skill immediately in a real lesson or task so the learning sticks.

Collect badges over time. Some partners convert them into continuing education units or graduate credits. Share your progress with colleagues to encourage school-wide adoption.

Pair GES sessions with Gemini Notebook for deeper work. Add sources, generate study materials, and ground answers in trusted content. The monthly updates keep the curriculum current with educator feedback.

Watch the official introduction to the series:

What to expect next

The series continues monthly updates on the first Wednesday. Expansion countries will receive access progressively. Educators can already begin with available US and existing-region modules while waiting for localized versions.

Earn your first badge today at the Learning Center and join the growing global community. The training is designed to fit busy schedules and deliver immediate classroom value.

Sources

• Google Blog: Google AI Educator Series expands to four new regions (November 3, 2026)
• Google for Education Learning Center: Google AI Educator Series
• Google Blog: AI in the Learning Era 2026 announcements (November 3, 2026)