Google Cybersecurity Certificate overview

Hello, and welcome to the Google Cybersecurity Certificate! In this program, you will explore the growing field of cybersecurity, learn how cybersecurity is crucial to organizations and the people they serve, and develop relevant skills for a future career in the field. By completing the eight courses in this certificate program, you'll prepare for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity, such as cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, and security operations center (SOC) analyst. No prior experience in cybersecurity is required to complete this program.

Enter a growing field

Why are skills in cybersecurity in such high demand? The world is undergoing a digital transformation. Every day, global access to the internet is expanding, introducing more devices, more applications, and an even larger amount of data to the World Wide Web. As a result, threats, risks, and vulnerabilities are expanding and causing a significant amount of harm to organizations and people. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand to help keep organizations, people, and data safe. 

Throughout the program, you will have multiple opportunities to develop your cybersecurity knowledge and skills. You will explore concepts and scenarios to learn what an entry-level cybersecurity analyst must know and be able to do to thrive in the cybersecurity profession. 

Google Cybersecurity Certificate courses

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate has eight courses that focus and build upon core concepts and skills related to the daily work of cybersecurity professionals, including foundational cybersecurity models and frameworks that are used to mitigate risk; protecting networks and data; using programming to automate tasks; identifying and responding to security incidents; and communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Additionally, you will apply what you’ve learned in each course by completing portfolio projects that can be used to showcase your understanding of essential cybersecurity concepts to potential employers. The courses of the program are as follows: