Question 1

How can I access the Google AI Essentials special offer?

Accepted Answer

Enroll in any Google Career Certificate before August 5th, 11:59 PM PT, and you&#x27;ll automatically get access to the Google AI Essentials course at no extra cost. This offer is valid for 180 days from date of purchase and is for new purchases only. Coursera reserves the right to change or cancel the promotion at any time. Terms apply.*Google AI Essentials Is a self-paced course designed to help people across roles and industries get essential AI skills to boost their productivity, zero experience required. The course is taught by AI experts at Google who are working to make the technology helpful for everyone. In under 10 hours, they’ll do more than teach you about AI — they’ll show you how to actually use it in your day-to-day work. With both your Google Career Certificate and Google AI Essentials under your belt, you’ll be able to stand out to employers and stay ahead of the curve.

Question 2

What background knowledge is necessary?

Accepted Answer

None! Whether you’re completely new to the field or have had some exposure, this is the right program for you. If you’re already familiar with the subject matter, you can skip directly to the graded assessments.

Question 3

What is a Professional Certificate from Google?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Are Google Career Certificates really 100% online?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Career resources are available to Certificate graduates including interview tips, mock interviews and resume building workshops, coaching sessions, and more.

Question 6

How much do the Google Career Certificates cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is Coursera?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Is Coursera affiliated with Google?

Accepted Answer

Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers access to online courses, and while our Certificates are hosted on their platform, Coursera is not part of Google or Alphabet.

Question 9

Where can I access Google Career Certificates?

Accepted Answer

Google Career Certificates are available globally in English on Coursera. The Google IT Support Certificate is also available in Spanish and Portuguese. We are working to make the certificates available in more languages.

Question 10

Is financial assistance available for Google Career Certificates?

Accepted Answer

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 next to the “Enroll” button.Google has also funded 100,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates, which will be distributed by Grow with Google partners and Google.org grantees like Merit America, Per Scholas, NPower, Goodwill, Futuro Health, Generation USA, UnidosUS, LULAC and Hispanic Federation. These funds will create a lasting impact in helping people land high-quality jobs in high-growth fields.

Question 11

What is the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium? How does it work?

Accepted Answer

The Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium consists of over 150 U.S. companies like Deloitte, Infosys, Etsy, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google. These companies span multiple sectors and are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs. Upon completion of a Google Career Certificate, you will gain access to an exclusive job platform where you can easily apply to opportunities from employers with open jobs.Employers interested in joining the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium can find more information at grow.google/employers.

Question 12

What other kind of support is available after I complete a Google Career Certificate?

Accepted Answer

In addition to expert training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job in your field of choice, you&#x27;ll get access to a resume building tool, mock interviews and career networking support designed to help you with your job search. You&#x27;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.

Question 13

Are Google Career Certificates recognized? Do employers recognize Google Career Certificates?

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Yes! Google Career Certificates are recognized by more than 150 employers in the U.S., including companies like Deloitte and Verizon. Certificates help graduates stand out to recruiters and interviewers–in fact, 75 percent of program graduates report an improvement in their career within six months of certificate completion². And, by completing a Google Career Certificate, students can earn a recommendation for up to 12 college credits, the equivalent of four undergraduate courses.

Question 14

Who designed the Google Career Certificates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How can I get my school involved in Google Career Certificates?

Accepted Answer

Help your students learn job-ready skills to start or advance careers in high-demand fields. Learn more about bringing Google Career Certificates to your university, or to your community college or career and technical education (CTE) high school.

Question 16

Can I get college credit for taking Google Career Certificates?

Accepted Answer

The Google Career Certificates offer a recommendation from ACE® of up to 15 college credits, the equivalent of 5 college courses at the bachelor’s degree level. Schools like Northeastern, Purdue University Global, and the University of North Texas provide college credit for the Google Career Certificates. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit recommendation. Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.

Question 17

What is the Google Career Certificates fund? How do I enroll?

Accepted Answer

The $100M Google Career Certificates Fund will help nonprofits Social Finance, Merit America, and Year Up offer career support, job placement, and stipends to help drive $1B in aggregate wage gains. Learn more.

Question 18

What are Industry Specializations?

Accepted Answer

Industry Specializations are a collection of partner-built online programs that provide learners with additional expertise and skills for jobs in specific industries after they complete a Google Career Certificate. There are currently five Industry Specializations:Construction Management, developed by Columbia EngineeringData Analytics in the Public Sector with R, developed by the University of MichiganFinancial Analysis - Skills for Success, developed by University of Illinois’ Gies College of BusinessHealthcare IT Support, developed by Johns Hopkins UniversitySustainability Analyst Fundamentals, developed by Arizona State University

Question 19

Where can I access the Industry Specializations?

Accepted Answer

The Industry Specializations are available globally in English on Coursera.

Question 20

How long does it take to complete an Industry Specialization?

Accepted Answer

With a suggested pace of 10 hours of study per week, the Industry Specializations can be completed in one to two months.

Question 21

How much do the Industry Specializations cost?

Accepted Answer

The Specializations cost $49 per month by subscription on Coursera. Google gets no revenue from these programs. Learners can access financial assistance via Coursera.

Question 22

Is financial assistance available for Industry Specializations?

Accepted Answer

If you are interested in financial assistance for Industry Specializations, 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 specialization course page on Coursera and click the “Financial aid available” link next to the “Enroll” button.

Question 23

How can my organization sign up to develop an Industry Specialization?

Accepted Answer

Organizations interested in applying to develop an Industry Specialization can fill out the Interest Form. Once submitted, Google will review the information and follow up.

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