Google · Professional Certificate · Foundational
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Crydd Score 83
Demand High
Career Value Strong
Recognition Strong
Google Cybersecurity at a glance
- Provider
- Credential type
- Professional Certificate
- Exam required
- No — course/project based
- Category
- Security
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- Coursera subscription (about $49/month)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 3–6 months at ~10 hours/week
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- Course-based with hands-on labs; no proctored exam
- Prerequisites
- None
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Skills it covers
- Security fundamentals
- Linux and SQL basics
- SIEM tools
- Python basics
Where Google Cybersecurity takes you
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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