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Get professional-level training from Google

No experience necessary

Learn job-ready skills, even with no relevant experience.

1,300,000

in-demand job openings across certificate fields1

Learn at your own pace

Complete the online program on your own terms.

Under 10 hours

of flexible study per week2

Stand out to employers

Make your resume competitive with a credential from Google.

75%

of program graduates report an improvement in their career within 6 months of certificate completion3

A path to in-demand jobs

Connect with top employers who are currently hiring.

$63,600

average salary for entry-level roles across certificate fields1

Earn a credential that can lead to jobs in high-growth fields

IT support

IT Support

IT Specialists troubleshoot problems so computers and networks run correctly.

dats

Data Analytics

Data analysts collect, transform, and organize data in order to help make informed business decisions.

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Project Management

Project managers ensure projects within an organization are managed and completed with maximum value.

ux

UX Design

UX designers make

digital and physical

products easier
and more enjoyable
to use.

android

Android Development

Android developers build, maintain, and debug Android mobile applications.

 

Testimonials

A year ago, I wasn’t sure where my life was going. I thought everything was falling apart. I feel hopeful about the future now. After completing the IT Support Certificate, Chelsea now works as a data center technician for Google in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Chelsea
Data Center Technician
Now I’m making a real living wage in a job where I feel like I’m actually making an impact. Yves completed the Google IT Support Certificate and went from part-time work to a career in IT.
Yves
IT Support
It’s wild that I can claim that I am doing what I love, but also have more time to spend with the people I love. With the help of the Google IT Support Certificate, Daniel Anderson grew his love for technology into a career helping other people.
Daniel Anderson
IT Support Certificate

Frequently asked questions

1What background knowledge is necessary?

None! Whether you’re completely new to the field or have had some exposure, a Google Career Certificate is the right program for you.

2Are the certificates really 100% online?

The 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.

3What resources are available to help with my job search?

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

4How much do the Google Career Certificates cost?

The IT Support, User Experience Design, Project Management and Data Analytics Certificates cost $39 per month by subscription on Coursera. Access to the Google Associate Android Developer Certification training is free and the official exam fee of $149 is paid to Trueability to administer the exam.

5What 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. (The Associate Android Developer Certification training and exam is hosted separately.)
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6Where can I access Google Career Certificates?

Google Career Certificates are available globally in English on Coursera. However, the Associate Android Developer Certification is hosted on developer.android.com. The Google IT Support Certificate is also available in Spanish and Portuguese. We are working to make the certificates available in more languages.

7How do I apply for financial assistance?

If you are interested in financial assistance, 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.

8What is the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium? How does it work?

The Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium consists of over 150 U.S. companies like Deloitte, Infosys, Snap Inc., 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.

9What other kind of support is available after I complete a Google Career Certificate?

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. (Please note: these tools are not currently available for the Associate Android Developer Certification.)

10Who 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.

11How can I get my school involved in Google Career Certificates?

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 here, or to your community college or career and technical education (CTE) high school here.

12Can I get college credit for taking Google Career Certificates?

The Google Career Certificates offer a recommendation from ACE® of up to 12 college credits, the equivalent of 4 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.

13What is the Google Career Certificates fund? How do I enroll?

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.