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Google Career Certificates
The College of Business has established a two-year partnership with Coursera to offer six Google Professional Certificates. This gives us the opportunity to provide access to Google Professional certificates to COB Students, Alumni, Staff, Faculty, and Administrators. This includes Faculty using one or more of the certificate programs (including micro-credentials in each certificate program) for a course they teach.
The partnership will be in effect from January 2023 - December 2024. To maximize participation, seats will be allocated on a 6-month term for individuals and by semester for course-related engagement. Extensions may be allowed, based on demand and availability
The 6 Professional Certificate Programs offered through this partnership are self-paced. For more complete descriptions, please view each short description below and follow the links for more details, information, career opportunities, typical income ranges, and more.
Overview of Google Certificates
Google Career Certificates provide people with access to in-demand jobs through rapid reskilling without the need for a college degree or prior experience in the fields of IT Support, IT Automation Data Analytics, Project Management, Digital Marketing & e-Commerce, and User Experience (UX) Design.
These certificates were developed by and are taught by Google employees, and are hands-on, practical, and rigorous. They can be completed in under six months on a part-time basis.
Designed by Google and sponsored by your school, this technology-based program can prepare you for a career in these high-growth fields. Once you complete a Google Career Certificate, you'll be connected to resources to help you jump-start your job search.
Why wait? There are over 1.3 million job openings across the field of technology and the demand for qualified workers is growing.
Interest Form - Sign up today!
Sign up to participate in the #GrowWithGoogle program in the College of Business. Spots are offered in 5-6 month increments.
Important Note: Do not try to enroll directly into the course from the links in the information pages below.
To enroll in one or more of the certificate program, at no charge, as part of the partnership with the COB and Google/Coursera:
- Complete the interest form linked here.
- The College of Business will enroll interested individuals into our program, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You will be notified in advance.
- Once enrolled in the COB #GrowWithGoogle program, you will have access to all six Google Certificate programs and choose the certificate(s) you want to complete.
Complete this Grow With Google Interest Form to secure your spot today!
Data Analytics
Do you like to identify trends? Are you curious about how things work? Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of data analytics in under six months; no experience is required. You’ll get professional training designed by Google and the opportunity to connect with top employers currently hiring.
Learn more about the Google Data Analytics Certificate
Reminder: Do not attempt to enroll in the course directly once on the information page.
Digital Marketing & e-Commerce
Do you like connecting with people online and building an online presence? Prepare for a new career in the high growth fields of digital marketing and e-commerce in under six months, no experience required. You’ll get professional training designed by Google and gain hands-on experience using popular tools, such as Canva, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, Twitter, Google Ads, and Google Analytics.
Learn more about the Google Marketing & e-Commerce Certificate
Reminder: Do not attempt to enroll in the course directly once on the information page.
IT Support & IT Automation
Do you like solving problems and helping others?
Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of IT support in under six months, with no experience required. You’ll get professional training designed by Google, along with the opportunity to connect with top employers that are currently hiring.
Learn more about the Google IT Support & Automation Certificate
Reminder: Do not attempt to enroll in the course directly once on the information page.
Project Management
Do you like solving problems, staying organized, and working with people? Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of project management in under six months, no experience is required. You’ll get professional training designed by Google and the opportunity to connect with top employers currently hiring.
Learn more about the Google Project Management Certificate
Reminder: Do not attempt to enroll in the course directly once on the information page.
UX Design
Do you like creating solutions, understanding people, and organizing? Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of user experience (UX) design in under six months, with no experience required. You’ll get professional training designed by Google, along with the opportunity to connect with top employers that are currently hiring.
Learn more about the Google UX Design Certificate
Reminder: Do not attempt to enroll in the course directly once on the information page.
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