Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity Offers 2000 Scholarships for Africans
Google is launching an online Cybersecurity Certificate on Coursera with 2,000 scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa to address the region’s cybersecurity skills gap. The course will boost digital transformation and economic growth by equipping learners with in-demand tech skills.
Google is committed to helping strengthen cybersecurity in Africa by sharing our expertise and expanding access to cybersecurity careers for more people.
It is targeted at preparing learners for new careers in the high-growth field of cybersecurity. This new certificate provides Africans the opportunity to gain skills in this highly sought-after tech field.
The cybersecurity certificate will teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. As well as the techniques to mitigate them. They also will gain hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
This certificate is an addition to our already existing certificates in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and e-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design. Two advanced certificates in Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence was recently launched, which build on Google’s entry-level Data Analytics Certificate.
These low-cost programs help people who want to learn online at their own pace, or who may want to change careers and don’t have the time or means to access traditional education. They can be completed in under six months and do not require relevant experience or a degree. The certificates are product-agnostic and are designed to help people prepare for jobs at any company or sector.