Google Certificate Program
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico offers full scholarships for two Google professional certificate courses, IT Support, and Data Analytics. These courses are designed to equip job seekers with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to successfully find and maintain employment in today’s competitive job market. No degrees, computer, or prior IT or Data Analytics experience is required, just the desire to start an exciting new career in IT or Data Analytics.
For questions, call Goodwill’s GoodJobs Program Manager, Justin Schmitter, at 505-314-1816.
For questions, call Goodwill’s GoodJobs Program Manager, Justin Schmitter, at 505-314-1816.
Prepare for a career in the high-growth IT field; no experience or degree is required. Get professional training designed by Google and get on the fast track to a competitively paid job. There are 400,000 U.S. job openings in IT and a $52,000 median entry-level salary in IT support.¹
The IT Support certificate program contains five courses, requires ten or more hours of independent coursework per week and can be completed in approximately six months. Over the course of the program, you will learn in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job. Topics covered include technical support fundamentals, computer networking, operating systems, system administration, IT infrastructure, and IT security. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya. 75% of Google Career Certificate graduates in the United States report an improvement in their career trajectory (e.g., new job or career, promotion or raise) within six months of certificate completion.² Goodwill offers job placement and resume assistance, interviewing, and soft skills training upon completion of the program, and graduates have the opportunity to share their resumes with local hiring managers. This program also prepares you for the CompTIA A+ exams, the industry-standard certification for IT—you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both. This program is ACE® approved—when you complete it, you can earn up to 12 college credits, the equivalent of 4 associate degree-level courses. ¹US Burning Glass Labor Insight Report salary data (median with 0-5 years experience) and job opening data. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (4/01/2021 - 3/31/22).²Based on program graduate survey responses, United States 2021. What you'll receive:
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Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of data analytics; no experience or degree is required. Get professional training designed by Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers. There are 380,000 U.S. job openings in data analytics with a $74,000 median entry-level salary.¹
Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making. Over eight courses, gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job. You'll learn from Google employees whose foundations in data analytics served as launchpads for their careers. The course requires approximately ten or more hours of independent coursework per week and can be completed in less than six months. You'll prepare yourself for jobs that include junior or associate data analyst, database administrator, and more. Upon completing the certificate, you can directly apply for employment with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya. 75% of Google Career Certificate graduates in the United States report an improvement in their career trajectory (e.g., new job or career, promotion, or raise) within six months of certificate completion.² Goodwill offers job placement and resume assistance, interviewing, and soft skills training upon completion of the program, and graduates have the opportunity to share their resumes with local hiring managers. Does this sound interesting? Don't wait! Apply today and get started on a new career! ¹US Burning Glass Labor Insight Report salary data (median with 0-5 years experience) and job opening data. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (4/01/2021 - 3/31/22).Based on program graduate survey responses, United States 2021. What you'll receive:
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