Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Google

Learn in-demand cybersecurity skills from Google experts, including Python, Linux, SQL, SIEM tools, and intrusion detection systems. This 8-course program prepares you for entry-level cybersecurity analyst and SOC analyst roles with hands-on labs using Splunk, Wireshark, and Suricata.

Duration

6 months

Level

Beginner

Deadline

No Deadline

🌐 Available Languages: English, Español, العربية, Deutsch, Français, Português, 日本語, 한국어
📅 Last Updated: 2026-03-24

📋 Prerequisites

No prior experience or degree required. This certificate is designed for beginners looking to start a career in cybersecurity.

👥 Who Should Take This Course

  • Career changers seeking entry-level SOC analyst positions
  • IT professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity
  • Recent graduates wanting practical cybersecurity experience
  • Anyone interested in protecting organizations from cyber threats

📚 What You Will Learn

1

Foundations of Cybersecurity

2

Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

3

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

4

Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

5

Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

6

Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

🏛️ About the Institution — Google

Google is a global technology leader offering widely recognized career certificates through its Grow with Google initiative. Google Career Certificates are designed by cybersecurity experts at Google and accepted by over 150 top employers including American Express, Deloitte, and T-Mobile.

Founded

1998

Location

Mountain View, California, USA

Recognition

Fortune 500 #8 (2025)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior IT experience for this certificate?
No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is required. The program is designed for complete beginners and teaches everything from the ground up, including Linux, Python, and SQL fundamentals.
What tools will I learn to use?
You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Splunk, Google Chronicle, Suricata, Wireshark, Python, Linux command line, and SQL for security analysis.
Is this certificate recognized by employers?
Yes, upon completion you gain access to Google's employer consortium of 150+ companies including American Express, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, T-Mobile, and Walmart, who are committed to considering certificate graduates for roles.

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