Learn job ready skills with a Google Career Certificate
Level up your career with flexible online training. Get the hands-on experience and practical AI skills you need to help you stand out to employers in high-paying fields.
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Data Analytics
Data analysts collect, organize, and visualize data to uncover trends and help make informed business decisions.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- How to analyze data and solve problems
- Data types and structures
- Using R programming to supercharge your analysis
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Data Analyst
- Business Systems Analyst
- Operations Analyst
Project Management
Project managers work with people to solve roadblocks and ensure projects are managed and completed on time and under-budget.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Estimating time and budgets
- Running effective meetings & managing stakeholders
- Applying Agile and Scrum frameworks
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Project Manager
- Scrum Master
- Project Coordinator
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity analysts monitor and protect networks, devices, people, and data to mitigate outside threats and unauthorized access.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Foundational cybersecurity concepts
- Managing security risks
- Hands-on experience with Linux and SQL
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- IT Security Analyst
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
Digital marketers use online tools to connect with customers and help e-commerce specialists grow their businesses.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Social media content development
- Optimizing email campaigns
- Customer service
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Media Planner
- Paid Media Specialist
IT Support
IT specialists provide support for a businesses technology-related projects and issues, to ensure computers and networks are running properly.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Computing concepts such as binary code and Linux
- Troubleshooting and customer care
- Networking
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- IT Technician
- Tech support specialist
- Help desk technician
UX Design
UX designers creatively develop product experiences to be easier, more enjoyable, and accessible.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Developing personas, user stories, and user journey maps
- Creating wireframes and prototypes
- UX research methods
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- Product Designer
Advanced Data Analytics
Advanced data analysts and data scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- How to apply statistical methods
- Building models to analyze and interpret data
- Communicating data insights with key stakeholders
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Senior Data Analyst
- Junior Data Scientist
- Data Science Analyst
Business Intelligence
Business intelligence analysts create processes that transform data into the actionable insights needed to inform business decisions.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Building dashboards to share key data insights
- Designing visuals that answer business questions
- Data modeling and ETL processes
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Engineer
- Business intelligence Developer
IT Automation with Python
Advanced IT specialists use systems and automations to manage a business’s IT resources at scale.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Automating tasks with Python scripts
- Using Git and GitHub for version control
- Managing IT resources at scale and in cloud
JOBS YOU'LL BE READY FOR
- IT Support II
- Systems Administrator
- Senior IT Support Technician
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AI Essentials
Learn how to use generative AI tools to boost your productivity on the job.
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Learn how to leverage AI tools (like Gemini and NotebookLM) to accelerate your job search.
Agile Essentials
Learn the basics and best practices of Agile project management.
People Management Essentials
Learn the core skills to become a confident and effective people manager from leaders at Google.
Earn a Google Career Certificate and learn practical, field-specific AI skills along the way
You may learn how AI can be used to help data analysts identify questions to prepare for analysis, support project managers with taking notes and summarize action items, and guide digital marketers through making data-driven campaign decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The Google Career Certificate program is an online training program that offers professional certificates in fast-growing, high-demand technology fields. The program is designed by Google and taught by experts in the areas of IT, user experience design, project management, and more, and combines skills training with hands-on practice. In addition, job seekers receive support and practical tips for resumes, interviews, and job searches, helping them to land jobs in the technology sector.
Google Career Certificates are completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your instructional videos, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
In addition to expert training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job in your field of choice, you’ll get access to a resume building tool, mock interviews and career networking support designed to help you with your job search. You’ll also be able to connect with over 150 US employers in the hiring consortium who are accepting candidates who have completed a Google Career Certificate.
Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers access to online courses. Google has worked with Coursera to make Google Career Certificates available on their platform.
Google Career Certificates include practical AI training to help you work smarter. With our online program, you’ll learn job-ready skills and get practical AI skills specific to your field from Google industry experts.
In the U.S. and Canada, the subscription cost is $49 USD per month after an initial 7-day free trial period. Both Google Career Certificates and Google Career Essentials are completely self-paced. Many learners complete their Certificate in three to six months and their Essentials course within one month.
In other countries where Google Career Certificates or Google Career Essentials are available, your cost may be lower. To see the exact cost in your local currency, please visit the Coursera page and view the enrollment options.
1Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2024: Last 12 Months: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).
2Based on the program graduate survey, United States 2024.
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