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Foundational Certificates
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Data Analytics
Data analysts collect, organise, and visualise data to uncover trends and help make informed business decisions.
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- How to analyse 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 on budget.
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- 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 unauthorised access.
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- 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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- Social media content development
- Optimising 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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- 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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- 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, analysing, and interpreting large amounts of data.
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- How to apply statistical methods
- Building models to analyse 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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- 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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- 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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Learn on your own time, at your own pace
Study at your own pace and complete your certificate in 3-6 months with about 10 hours of flexible study time a week.
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Coursework created by Google experts
Learn from experts who have decades of experience and can share the most up-to-date knowledge.
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Gain job-ready skills employers are looking for
Build real-world skills through hands-on assessments and projects based on actual on-the-job scenarios.
Career Essentials
Explore short courses for in-demand skills in any field
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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, analyse data, and summarise information.
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Agile Essentials
Learn the basics of Agile project management and best practices to help you prioritise 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 summarise action items, and guide digital marketers through making data-driven campaign decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The Google Career Certificate programme is an online training programme that offers professional certificates in fast-growing, high-demand technology fields. The programme 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.
All of our Google Career Certificates now include an optional new course, Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course empowers learners to navigate their job search efficiently and confidently, guiding them to use AI to create a job search plan, elevator pitch, resume, and more.
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 programme, you’ll learn job-ready skills and get practical AI skills specific to your field from Google industry experts.
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 organisations 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.
Google Career Certificates cost $49 USD3 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.
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™ Global Job Postings for available countries in the United Kingdom. (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024). US Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange, USD to GBP, 1 USD = 0.79 GBP (Feb 24, 2025)
2Based on the programme graduates survey, United Kingdom 2024
3Pricing is set by Coursera; standard fee of US$49 may vary in local currency.