Google offers an ever-growing suite of career certificates in a range of high-growth, high-demand careers. Each certificate consists of five to eight online courses that teach fundamentals in that area through a dynamic mix of video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs and widgets. Most learners can complete the certificate coursework in less than six months.
When you successfully complete all of the courses in the program, you’ll earn a certificate to share with your professional network as well as unlock access to career support resources.
Get on the fast track to upskilling or finding an in-demand job with a professional certificate from Google!
Certificates
AI Essentials
Fundamentals of AI tools
Learn to use generative AI tools to help develop ideas and content, make more informed decisions and speed up daily work tasks. You will get hands-on practice writing clear and specific prompts to get the output you want. You’ll apply prompting techniques to help summarize, create tag lines and more. In addition, you’ll learn to use AI responsibly by identifying AI’s potential biases, avoiding harm and developing strategies to stay up-to-date in the emerging landscape of AI.
Course code: 010-001
Cybersecurity Professional
Entry-level cybersecurity
During the eight courses in this certificate program, you will learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain in-demand skills. These skills will prepare you for entry-level roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst and more. This certificate will assist you in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the industry leading certification for cybersecurity roles.
Course code: 010-002
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
Entry-level digital marketing and e-commerce
Learners get hands-on practice using popular digital marketing and e-commerce tools, such as Shopify and Canva. Google partnered with employers including Deloitte, Crate & Barrel and Wayfair to provide feedback about the content, beta test the program and share case studies about course topics.
Course code: 010-003
IT Support
Fundamentals of IT support
It includes five courses that cover troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration and security. A job in IT can mean in-person or remote help desk work, either in a small business or at a global company. Whether you’ve been tinkering with IT or are completely new to the field, this course is for you!
Course code: 010-004
Project Management
Entry-level project management
Industry experts — like the Project Management Institute and Scrum.org — collaborated with Google by offering resources and feedback, and beta testing the certificate content. Those who complete this certificate will qualify for 100 hours of project management education that apply directly to requirements to sit for the CAPM exam at a discounted price.
Course code: 010-005
Cost
The cost for each certificate program is $149.
Getting Started
No prerequisites or background knowledge of IT support is required. To participate, students need to have a high school diploma or GED®, access to a laptop or desktop, and consistent internet access.
Google Career Certificate courses are offered online. You can start at any time! To register, call 217-524-6749.
Note: The $149 certificate program fee is due at time of registration.