Google Career Certificates

Google Career Certificates provide job seekers with access to more than 1.8 million in-demand jobs through rapid reskilling without the need for a college degree or prior experience in the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, and user experience (UX) design. These certificates are taught and developed by Google employees working in these fields; they are hands-on, practical, and rigorous.

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Trainings

ORS offers a workshop series in partnership with Grow with Google to train job seekers on skills to grow their careers. These are available to our community partners.

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Certifications

Get self-paced professional job training from Google earning certificates in: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, IT Support, and more.

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Scholarships

As a Grow with Google partner, ORS is also able to offer full scholarships for these certifications to our participants to ensure that cost is not a barrier to career growth.

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Google Certificate FAQ’s

How much does this cost?

Typically Google Career Certificates cost $49 per month on Coursera after an initial 7-day free trial period. However, participants of ORS programs can access a scholarship that makes the certification free.

How long does a certificate take?

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.

What is 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 background knowledge is necessary?

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.

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.

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

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

At ORS, if you are a participant in one of our programs, your advisor will also be available to help you ensure your resume is ready to go.

Are Google Career Certificates recognized by employers?

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 completion. And, by completing a Google Career Certificate, students can earn a recommendation for up to 12 college credits, the equivalent of four undergraduate courses.

Can I get college credit for taking Google Career Certificates?

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.

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