## Professional Certificate – 8-Course Series Prepare for a new career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity, without a degree or experience required. Get professional training prepared and delivered by industry experts from Google and the opportunity to connect with leading employers. Organizations need to continuously protect themselves and the people they serve from cyber threats, such as fraud and phishing. They rely on cybersecurity to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of their internal systems and information. Cyber analysts use a variety of methods and technologies to protect against threats and unauthorized access – and to create and implement solutions in the event a threat does succeed. Over the course of 8 courses in this certificate program, you’ll learn from Google cyber experts and gain the necessary skills for entry-level roles like cyber analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and more. With less than 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in under 6 months. Upon completion of the certificate, you can apply for jobs directly at Google and more than 150 employers in the US, including American Express, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), T-Mobile, Walmart. The Google Cyber Certificate helps prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the leading certification for cybersecurity roles. You will receive a dual certification when you complete both exams. ### Practical Learning Project This program includes 170 hours of study and hundreds of assessments and practical exercises that simulate real-world cybersecurity situations essential for success in the workplace. Through a combination of videos, assessments, and practical internships, you will learn the tools, platforms, and skills required for entry-level work. **Skills you will acquire include:** Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), communication, collaboration, analysis, troubleshooting, and more! Plus, each course includes portfolio activities Jobs where you can showcase examples of cyber skills you can share with potential employers. Gain practical skills that top employers are looking for now.
