Transform Your Skills. Earn Badges. Win Swag. 🏆

January 16 - February 15, 2026

What Is This?

An epic 30-day learning sprint where you'll level up your tech skills, earn industry-recognized Google badges, and compete for amazing prizes!

This isn't just another online course. It's a gamified adventure where YOU choose your own path and learn at your own pace.

Choose Your Adventure

Pick from 6 exciting tracks or mix and match:

• Web Development - Angular, Firebase, Material Design

• Mobile Development - Flutter, Android, Jetpack Compose

• AI & Machine Learning - Gemini API, TensorFlow, Vision AI

• Cloud & Backend - Serverless, Kubernetes, Cloud Architecture

• Design & Performance - Material Design, Web Vitals, UX

• NVIDIA & GPU Computing - AI Inference, GPU Acceleration

How You Score Points

• 5 points - Every Google badge earned

• 2 points - Every learning post shared (#GDGOAUBadgeSprint)

• Bonus points - Complete the "T-Shape" challenge (3+ badges in one track + 3+ across different tracks)

Prizes

• 🥇 Top 3 Overall - Premium Swag Kit (Tote Bags, T-shirts, Stickers)

• 🏅 Top Per Track (6 Winners) - Custom Merch

• 🎖️ All Finishers (3+ Badges) - Digital Certificate of Excellence

Learning Platforms (Both Free!)

Learn from official Google resources:

• developers.google.com/learn - Pathways, courses, tutorials

• skills.google - Hands-on labs, interactive practice

Both platforms award badges that count toward your progress!

Key Dates

🎤 Info Session: January 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM WAT
📍 Google Meet (link will be shared with registered participants)
Learn how to set up profiles, choose tracks, and maximize your points

🏃 Sprint Period: January 16 - February 15, 2026
30 days to learn, earn, and climb the leaderboard

🎉 Results & Swag: February 16, 2026

Why Join?

• Build Your Portfolio - Industry-recognized badges

• Learn at Your Pace - No weekly limits

• Choose Your Path - Deep dive or explore widely

• Win Prizes - Exclusive swag for top performers

• 100% Free - All resources provided by Google

• Virtual Event - Learn from anywhere

📖 Complete Participant Guide

Everything you need to know about tracks, scoring, rules, and how to get started:

👉 READ THE FULL PARTICIPANT GUIDE

What Happens Next?

1. RSVP to this event (you're already here!)

2. Read the Participant Guide to understand the challenge

3. Join us on January 15 at 8pm for the Info Session

4. Start earning badges on January 16!
   

Quick FAQs

Q: Do I need to be an expert?
A: No! Pathways for all levels - beginner to advanced.

Q: Cost?
A: 100% FREE! All resources provided by Google.

Q: Can I do multiple tracks?
A: Yes! We encourage it (that's the T-Shape challenge).

Q: What if I can't complete in 30 days?
A: Learn at your own pace. Competition ends Feb 15, but learning continues forever!

Q: Where is this happening?
A: Totally virtual - learn from anywhere!

Stay Connected

Share your journey with #GDGOAUBadgeSprint

Questions? Reach out:

• Telegram: GDGOAU

• X: @gdgoau

• Instagram: @gdgoau

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Let's make these 30 days legendary! 🚀

#GDGOAUBadgeSprint #LearnWithGoogle #TShapedDeveloper