Choosing between open and closed-weight models can be overwhelming, leaving developers unsure of when the flexibility and control of open-weight models is worth the tradeoff.

What you'll learn
Choosing between open and closed-weight models can be overwhelming, leaving developers unsure of when the flexibility and control of open-weight models is worth the tradeoff. In this course, First Look: Gemma 4, you'll learn to evaluate and use Google DeepMind's latest open model series for real-world AI development. First, you'll explore what Gemma 4 is and the unique advantages open-weight models offer over closed alternatives. Next, you'll discover the available model variants and the wide range of environments where they can be deployed. Finally, you'll learn how to put Gemma 4 into practice through demos of its thinking, multimodal, and tool calling capabilities. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of Gemma 4 needed to confidently start to adopt open weight models into your AI projects.