Google and CU Boulder

You can now access FREE聽聽through a new CU Boulder partnership! Learn from experts and get聽qualified for roles聽in fast-growing, high-demand fields:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
  • IT Support
  • Project Management
  • UX Design

Google Career Certificates聽don鈥檛 require any previous experience! Certificates聽can be completed聽in聽3 to 6 months with under 10 hours of flexible study per week. Make sure you have capacity and know these certificates can be well worth your investment!

Why should you complete a Google Career Certificate?

Make your resume more competitive.聽

Certificates are online, self-paced and flexible.聽

No experience is necessary, with additional options for more advanced learners.聽

Google Career Certificates are free to CU Boulder students and recent graduates for a limited time.聽

You will have the chance to learn from experts and get certified in fast-growing, high-demand fields:聽

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Cybersecurity analysts are responsible for monitoring and protecting information and systems.聽

  • If you like: investigating, solving puzzles聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 听听

Data Analytics听听

Data analysts collect, transform and organize data to help make informed business decisions.听听

  • If you like: uncovering trends and patterns, visualizations聽

Digital Marketing & E-commerce听听

Digital marketers use online tools to reach customers. E-commerce specialists optimize online sales.聽

  • If you like: connecting with people online, building an online presence聽

IT Support聽

IT Specialists troubleshoot problems to help computers and networks run correctly.聽

  • If you like: solving problems, helping others聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽

Project Management听听

Project managers ensure projects within an organization are managed and completed with maximum value.聽

  • If you like: solving problems, organization, working with people聽

UX Design听听

UX designers make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use.听听

  • If you like: understanding people, drawing, thinking creatively聽

Read the FAQ and click the button below to apply for no-cost access to a Google Career Certificate of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions聽

What background knowledge is necessary?聽

  • None! Whether you鈥檙e completely new to the field or have had some exposure, this is the right program for you. If you鈥檙e already familiar with the subject matter, you can skip directly to the graded assessments.聽

Who is eligible for a free Google Career Certificate at CU Boulder?聽

  • Any current student or recent graduate (within three years) is eligible. You must have the capacity to commit to the completion of a project. Staff and faculty may be eligible to participate if additional availability exists. Anyone not eligible can opt into the public-facing version of the Google Career Certificate program with a monthly fee by registering directly through Google/Coursera.聽

What is the commitment for me?聽

  • Google Career Certificates are flexible, self-paced and online skill-building experiences. Each program takes 3 to 6 months to complete with under 10 hours of study per week.听听聽

Is it free to participate?聽

  • Yes! The professional certificates are FREE for CU Boulder students and recent graduates.听听

How do I apply?聽

  • ! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and spots are limited. Answer a few questions about your interest and which Google Career Certificates you are interested in. You will hear back about the program within a week. Please note: responses may be delayed during holidays.听听

Where and how will I complete the program?聽

  • Certificates are on Coursera, a global online learning platform that partners with CU Boulder and Google. Google Career Certificates are completely online, so there鈥檚 no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your instructional videos, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.听听

What other benefits do I get from Google Career Certificates?聽

  • You will have access to a network of employers who specifically recruit Google Career Certificate holders. You will build your resume, gain a credential for your LinkedIn, learn new skills and gain insights into the world of work. You will also save money by participating through this free partnership with CU Boulder.聽

Are Google Career Certificates聽for credit?聽

  • This is a non-credit opportunity but still a very worthwhile investment of your time and energy!聽