Certificate Description
The Google IT Support Certificate Program is a comprehensive online training program designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to pursue a successful career in the field of information technology (IT). Developed by Google in collaboration with experts in the IT industry, this program offers a dynamic learning experience that prepares participants for entry-level IT roles or serves as a solid foundation for further education and specialization.
Key Benefits
Reasons why prospects should enroll. List in bullets:
- 100% online self-paced certificate program.
- Learn entry-level job skills for an IT career.
- No prior experience required.
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Technical Support Fundamentals
- Unit 2: The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
- Unit 3: Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
- Unit 4: System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
- Unit 5: IT Security Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Troubleshooting and customer care
- Networking
- Operating systems
- System administration
- Security
Prior Learning Credit
The Google IT Support Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to an undergraduate degree program at National University. Below is a the degree that is eligible for academic credit transfer:
- BS Computer Science
Requirements to Enroll
All learners are eligible to enroll in the Google IT Support Certificate. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
The Google IT Support Certificate can be completed in 3 months working approximately 20 hours per week, or in 6 months working 10 hours per week.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their certificate learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
CEUs - 13.7 National University Continuing Education Unit
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Progress and Credly digital badge for each of the 5 units. After completion of all 5 units, learners will be awarded an official National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
Contact Us
Please contact us is you have any questions by emailing wespace@nu.edu