## Professional Certificate – 5-course course series Prepare yourself for a career in the rapidly expanding IT field. No prior experience or degree is required. Learn professional training created by Google and be ready for a career with competitive pay. In the courses, you can learn the skills in demand in the industry and prepare for entry-level jobs. With up to 10 hours of study per week, you can earn the certificate in 6 months. After completing the course, you can apply directly to more than 130 US companies, including Google, Walmart, and Best Buy. **75% of students who completed Google courses in the US reported an improvement in their careers within 6 months*** The courses provide preparation for the[CompTIA A+] (https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a) and provide a combined training certificate. If you complete both courses, you can receive a [combined certificate](https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/-it-support-comptia/). This course is ACE® certified. Upon completion of the course, you can earn up to 12 unofficial university credits. **If you are interested in acquiring basic IT knowledge** [Google IT Automation with Python Course](https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-it-automation) **is a great opportunity for you.** All Google Career Certificate courses can be found [here](https://www.coursera.org/google-career-certificates). **You can now enroll for $39 (a $10 savings).** **Based on a 2021 survey of certificate course graduates in the United States**
Hands-on Learning Project
This course includes over 100 hours of instruction and skill-building workshops. All assessments are based on real-world IT scenarios, so you can practice technical support situations. This content is developed exclusively by Googlers with decades of IT experience and is highly interactive. Through videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn the foundational skills required for entry-level jobs like troubleshooting, customer service, system administration, networking, operating systems, and information security. **Required skills:** Network protocols, cloud computing, Windows operating system, Linux command line, system administration, algorithms, and cryptographic techniques. Learn the skills that are in demand by leading companies today.
