Google Skills Courses

Google Prompting Essentials

Master AI prompting with Google's 5-step framework in under 10 hours. Build a reusable prompt library, analyze data, and tackle complex projects responsibly—no prior experience needed.

• Google Skills
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Technical Support Fundamentals

Gain essential IT skills covering computer hardware, networking, software, and troubleshooting to prepare for an entry-level IT Support Specialist role in Google's foundational certificate program.

• Google Skills
• 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

Explore modern networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, cloud computing, and troubleshooting techniques, to build essential IT support skills as part of the Google IT Support Certificate.

• Google Skills
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

Master OS management skills for IT support—covering file systems, user permissions, software packages, process management, and remote access on Windows and Linux through hands-on labs.

• Google Skills
• 27 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

Master system administration skills, including cloud management, server configuration, DNS/DHCP, directory services, and data recovery, as part of Google's IT Support Certificate program.

• Google Skills
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

Explore essential IT security concepts including encryption, authentication, network defense, and risk management to protect systems and build a security-conscious organization.

• Google Skills
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Foundations of Project Management

Explore foundational project management skills, roles, and methodologies to prepare for an entry-level project manager role in Google's Project Management Certificate program.

• Google Skills
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Master project initiation by learning to set SMART goals, manage scope, analyze stakeholders, build RACI charts, and develop project charters for successful project outcomes.

• Google Skills
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Project Planning: Putting It All Together

Master project planning with Google's framework—learn time estimation, milestone setting, budgeting, risk management, and communication plans to excel as a project manager.

• Google Skills
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Project Execution: Running the Project

Master project execution by tracking risks, managing team dynamics, and ensuring quality. Learn data-driven decision-making, leadership skills, and effective communication to successfully close projects.

• Google Skills
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Agile Project Management

Master Agile project management and Scrum framework essentials, from building Product Backlogs to coaching teams, enabling value-driven delivery in this fifth Google Project Management Certificate course.

• Google Skills
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

Apply real-world project management skills through hands-on activities, building a portfolio of artifacts covering stakeholder management, planning, quality, and communication, guided by Google employees.

• Google Skills
• 38 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Explore the foundations of cybersecurity with Google, covering key concepts, CISSP domains, security frameworks, ethics, and essential tools to prepare for an entry-level analyst role.

• Google Skills
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

Master security risk management by exploring CISSP domains, NIST frameworks, SIEM tools, and incident response playbooks to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity role.

• Google Skills
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Master network security essentials, from TCP/IP models to firewalls and VPNs, while learning to defend against DoS attacks, packet sniffing, and IP spoofing in this Google Cybersecurity Certificate course.

• Google Skills
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course