Land a job as the go-to tech resource and kickstart your career in IT support, a field with a median entry-level salary of $65,000.¹
Learn job-ready skills directly from Google experts like troubleshooting, customer support, networking, system administration, and Cloud computing.
Become proficient in in-demand tools: Python, Windows operating system, and Linux command line.
100% online. Study on your schedule, at your pace, and prepare for roles like Help Desk Technician and IT Support Specialist.
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.
This program helps prepare you for the CompTIA A+ exams, the industry standard certification for IT—you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both.
75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
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¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2024
This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare you for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the world of Information Technology, or IT. You’ll learn about the...
This is the second course in the Google IT Support Certificate. It is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud...
This is the third course in the Google IT Support Certificate. In this course -- through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice -- you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform...
This is the fourth course in the Google IT Support Certificate. It will transition you from working on a single computer to an entire fleet. Systems administration is the field of IT that’s responsible for maintaining reliable computers systems in...
This course is the fifth and final course in the Google IT Support Certificate. It covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up....
Completing the Google IT Support Certificate allows you to access new opportunities to increase your expertise.