Google Cloud Skills Boost

Web · paid plans from $29/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Google Cloud Skills Boost is ranked #14 of 67 in MOOC platforms on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $29/mo.

Google Cloud Skills Boost plans and pricing

All plans

Starter Free 35 free credits every month · limited hands-on labs · content from across Google skills.google · 3 Oct 2026

Pro $29/mo $29 / month Unlimited hands-on labs · access to thousands of courses and labs · content from across Google skills.google · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on MOOC platforms

Free plan: Yes
Cloud providers: Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure
Hands-on labs: Yes
Certification prep: Yes
Learning paths: Yes
Content format: self-paced

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The record

Purpose: Google Skills is an online learning platform for building skills, including Google Cloud and AI skills.
Learning resources: The catalog includes courses and labs with videos, documents, hands-on activities, and quizzes.
Credentials: Learners can earn shareable skill badges and certificates by completing learning content.
Content sources: The subscription page says its content includes Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Google for Education, Google Marketing, and more.
Free access: Google says GEAR participants can claim 35 monthly learning credits at no cost.
Organizations: Google Cloud customers can request access to the Google Skills for Organizations learning catalog and other exclusive learning resources and programs.
Support: Google Skills provides a Help Center with topics covering accounts, courses, labs, subscriptions, credits, and troubleshooting.
Device and lab limit: Labs require a laptop or desktop with internet and a supported browser, and a subscription permits only one lab at a time.
Browser guidance: Google Skills supports current versions of popular browsers and recommends Firefox or Chrome for optimal functionality.
Google Cloud compliance: Google Cloud says it undergoes independent verification and publishes certifications, attestations, and audit reports; this page does not specify coverage for Google Skills.
Price from: $29/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best MOOC Platforms in 2026#14 of 67
Best Cloud Training Platforms in 2026#3 of 25

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Sources

skills.google· checked 3 Oct 2026
cloud.google.com/learn/training· checked 3 Oct 2026
skills.google/subscriptions· checked 3 Oct 2026
skills.google/help· checked 3 Oct 2026
support.google.com/qwiklabs/answer/9133547· checked 3 Oct 2026
cloud.google.com/compliance· checked 3 Oct 2026