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Data Analytics

Data analysts collect, organize, and visualize data to uncover trends and help make informed business decisions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Fast-track your career with these certificate benefits

  • Flexible learning

    Prepare for a new career in 3-6 months. No relevant experience or degrees required.

  • Free career support

    Certificate graduates in the US will gain access to CareerCircle, which offers personalized coaching, mock interviews, and resume-building tools.

  • Connect with top employers

    Use CareerCircle’s exclusive job board to connect directly with employers looking to hire Google Career Certificate graduates.

Career Essentials

Explore short courses for in-demand skills in any field

  • AI Essentials

    Learn how to use generative AI tools to help speed up daily tasks, make more informed decisions, and develop new ideas and content.

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  • Prompting Essentials

    Learn how to design effective prompts for generative AI tools that will help you save time on complex tasks, analyze data, and summarize information.

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  • Agile Essentials

    Learn the basics of Agile project management and best practices to help you prioritize tasks, adapt to changes, and bring greater structure to your projects.

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GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATES NOW WITH AI TRAINING

Earn a Google Career Certificate and learn practical, field-specific AI skills along the way

Each Google Career Certificate now features practical AI training and hands-on activities to help you use AI in your field. Harness the benefits of AI to boost your productivity and creativity, unlock opportunities in your career, and stand out among your peers.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why should I enroll in a Professional Certificate from Google?

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.

Are Google Career Certificates really 100% online?

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.

What Grow with Google resources are available to help with my job search?

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.

What is Coursera?

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.

Do Google Career Certificates include AI training?

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.

Who designed the Google Career Certificates?

Google Career Certificates were designed and built by subject-matter experts and senior practitioners at Google from each of the job fields. Every certificate has been created to equip learners with theoretical and practical knowledge and real-life problem-solving skills to be successful in an entry-level job. Expert industry organizations and platforms - like the Project Management Institute for project management, Tableau for data analytics, and Figma for UX design, to name a few - consulted and collaborated on material.

How much do the Google Career Certificates cost?

Google Career Certificates cost $49 per month on Coursera after an initial 7-day free trial period. All Google Career Certificates are completely self-paced. At about 10 hours of study per week, many learners complete a Google Career Certificate in three to six months.

Is financial assistance available for Google Career Certificates?

If you are interested in financial assistance for Google Career Certificates, you may be eligible for financial aid via Coursera through the course page. Recipients of financial aid will have full access to course content and assignments required to earn a certificate. To apply, go to the certificate course page on Coursera and click the “Financial aid available” link.

1Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2024: Last 12 Months: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).

2Based on the program graduate survey, United States 2024.