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Google Career Certificates

Job-ready skills you
can put to work

Flexible online training designed to put you on the fast
track to jobs in high-growth fields.

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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.

    82%

    of Certificate graduates report a positive career impact in six months3

  • 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

  • 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.
    82%
    of Certificate graduates report a positive career impact in six months3

  • 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 Specialists troubleshoot problems so computers and networks run correctly.

If you like: solving problems, helping others

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IT Support

Data Analytics

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

If you like: uncovering trends and patterns, visualizations

Certificate types:

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Data Analytics

Project Management

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

If you like: solving problems, organization, working with people

Learn more
Project Management

UX Design

UX designers make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use.

If you like: understanding people, drawing, thinking creatively

Learn more
UX Design

Android Development

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

If you like: solving problems, collaborating with others, working with computers

Learn more
Android Development
  • Certificate Success Stories
    Chelsea
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    Certificate Success Stories
    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.

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    Daniel
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    Certificate Success Stories
    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.

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    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.

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    It helped me pursue a career I was passionate about.

    Oviya completed the Google IT Support Certificate to build on her post-secondary degree and land her dream job.

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Get on the fast track to in-demand jobs in technology , retail , finance , energy , and more

Complete a Google Career Certificate online, at your own pace and time.

Access career resources like coaching sessions, mock interviews, and a resume builder tool.

Get your foot in the door with top employers, through the Google employer consortium.

CONNECT WITH TOP EMPLOYERS, INCLUDING THESE:

We have over 150 employers in our employer consortium.

  • Datadog
  • Deloitte
  • expedient
  • Ford
  • GroupM
  • Huge
  • Infosys
  • instrument
  • leidos
  • Accenture
  • Booz Allen
  • Bayer
  • Bulgari
  • Charter/Spectrum
  • Cognizant
  • Coursera
  • CoinTracker
  • Crate&Barrel
  • Intelliswift
  • Macy’s
  • Mediaagility
  • Molecula
  • Moonraft
  • Munchkin, Inc.
  • Nasdaq
  • PMI
  • Publicis
  • Qualtrics
  • Salesforce
  • SAP
  • siriusxm
  • snapinc
  • Target
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  • Valvoline
  • verizon
  • Walmart
  • Workday

More opportunities for everyone

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Frequently asked questions

  • What 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.

  • Are 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.

  • What 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.

  • How 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.

    Google does not generate any revenue from Google Career Certificates and has made need-based financial assistance available.

  • 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. (The Associate Android Developer Certification training and exam is hosted separately.)

  • Where 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.

  • How 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 and Generation USA. These funds will create a lasting impact in helping people land high-quality jobs in high-growth fields.

  • What 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.

  • What 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 130 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.)

  • 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 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 the Google Career Certificates to your community college or career and technical education (CTE) high school at grow.google/certificates-edu.

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2Complete in 6 months, under 10 hours per week.

3Coursera Learner Outcome Survey, all time

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