Announcing the new Google career certificate in cybersecurity with 2000 scholarships for Africans. Apply below.
When is the Application Deadline: Not specified
Tell Me About Award:
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.
That’s why today, in Sub-Saharan Africa, we are announcing a new Google Career Certificate available online on Coursera. 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. We also recently launched two advanced certificates in Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, 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.
Over 20,000 people have graduated from the Google Career Certificates program in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 80% of graduates reporting a positive career impact, such as a new job, higher pay, or promotion within six months of completion.1
Last year, we launched Interview Warmup, a tool that helps job seekers prepare for interviews in tech fields using AI. We are also excited to share the stories of Aima, Judith, and Zizipho, graduates from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa respectively who have been impacted positively by the Career Certificates program.
We believe that in addition to our existing efforts, this new certificate will help close the growing skills gap in the field of cybersecurity. It will also give Africa’s job seekers the ability to solve local problems and access global opportunities.
Type: Scholarship
Who can Apply? Africans who are willing to learn cybersecurity.
Which Countries Are Eligible? South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria
Where will the Award be Taken? Online
How Many Awards? 2000
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Course fees are waived for successful applicants
- 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.
How to Apply: Google is providing 2,000 scholarships in conjunction with – the ICT Authority in Kenya, The Roothub in Nigeria, and RLabs in South Africa. All of which have strong workforce development programs to reach learners, provide them access to the Cybersecurity certificate, and support them through their learning journey.
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This post was last modified on October 13, 2023 1:30 pm
