GDG at FIU (In-Person)β€” Wednesdays Study Jams Series: Build with AI & Career Path Certifications - ( Feb 2- Apr 11)

Florida International University (FIU) - Everglades Hall Room: MPR (1st floor), 1590 SW 111th Ave, MAIMI, 33199

GDG on Campus Florida International University

Hosted by Google Developer Group at FIU (GDG at FIU)🌟 OPEN TO ANY MAJOR β€” NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED β€” AT NO COST 🌟 We’re la...

Feb 4, 9:00 – 10:00β€―PM (UTC)

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About this event

Hosted by Google Developer Group at FIU (GDG at FIU)
🌟 OPEN TO ANY MAJOR β€” NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED β€” AT NO COST 🌟

We’re launching in-person Study Jams where students and tech community can Build with AI, complete Google Cloud Career Paths, and earn certificates, skill badges, and certifications β€” all with guided support from the GDG team.

What You’ll Do

  • Work through Google Cloud Skills Boost labs

  • Explore AI, Data, Cloud, DevOps, Security, and more

  • Get hands-on help from GDG mentors during the session

  • Make real progress toward career-ready credentials

No prior experience required β€” just show up and put in the work.

πŸ“ In-Person Sessions (FIU Campus)

Location:
FIU Everglades Hall
1st Floor – MPR

Use the MyFIU app maps or check our Instagram for step-by-step directions.

πŸ—“ Weekly Schedule

  • Monday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST

  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST

  • Saturday: 2:00 – 5:00 PM EST

You can attend any session β€” no limit. Consistency = faster progress.

🎟 Check-In & Access

  • In-person check-in required

  • Attendees receive access to labs and learning paths during the session

  • Progress is reviewed live with mentors available for questions

πŸš€ What You Can Learn on Google Cloud Skills Boost

Focus Areas

  • πŸ€– AI / Machine Learning

  • πŸ“Š Data & Analytics

  • πŸ›  Developer Tools

  • ☁️ Cloud Infrastructure

  • πŸ” Security

  • ⚑ Productivity

Featured Learning Paths & Certificates

  • Gemini Code Assist for Everyone

  • Google Cloud AI Infrastructure

  • Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate

  • Beginner: Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate

  • Cloud Engineer Path

  • Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (Certification Prep)

🌱 Why This Matters

Learning paths are structured collections of labs and courses designed to:

  • Build real, job-ready skills

  • Prepare you for certifications

  • Earn shareable digital credentials

When you complete a path, you can share your achievements on:

  • LinkedIn

  • Credly

  • Your resume and portfolio

🎯 Choose the Right Credential for You

Not ready for a certification yet? Start with:

  • Skill Badges

  • Certificates

  • Beginner Career Paths

Already experienced? Use Study Jams to prepare for professional certifications with mentor support.

Organizers

  • BRIAN BAZURTO

    Organizer | President, GDG at FIU

  • Amilcar Pena

    Team Member

  • Bryan Garcia

    Team Member

  • Daniela Cianca

    Team Member

  • Christian Huanambal

    Team Member

  • Jaed Pizarro

    team member

  • Santiago Morales Villarreal

    Team Member

  • GDG at FIU

    Team Member