Land a job protecting networks, devices and people from cyberattacks and kickstart your career in cybersecurity, a field with a median entry-level salary of $115,000.¹
Learn job-ready skills directly from Google experts like programming, problem solving, incident detection and response, packet capture analysis, and communication.
Become proficient in in-demand tools: Python, Linux, SQL and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
100% online. Study on your schedule, at your pace, and prepare for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst and Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst.
Earn a certificate from Google: Upon completing this self-paced program, you’ll receive a certificate from Google to share with your network and potential employers, demonstrating your valuable skills.
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam and earn a dual Google + CompTIA credential.
75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
Subscribe now to access this certificate and the full Google Career Certificates catalog -- new users are eligible for a 7 day trial at no cost.
¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2024
This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of cybersecurity through...
This is the second course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the third course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the fourth course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the fifth course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the sixth course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the seventh course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the...
This is the eighth and final course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Together, these eight courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will focus on making decisions...
Completing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate allows you to access new opportunities to increase your expertise.