Overview
Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of IT, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and get on the fast-track to a competitively paid job. There are over 287,000 open jobs in IT support with a median entry-level salary of $70,000 in the U.S.¹ Through a dynamic mix of hands-on labs, widgets, and codeblocks, this certificate Google IT Support Professional Certificate delivered by Coursera in partnership with Google Cloud allows you to apply the skills you learned in the video lectures, including troubleshooting and customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, automation, and security.
Key facts
- Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google.
- Additionally, all of Google Career Certificates include an optional course, Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course empowers you to navigate your job search efficiently and confidently, guiding you to use AI to create a job search plan, professional pitch, resume, and more.
- 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
- This programme 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 programme is ACE® approved—when you complete, you can earn up to 15 college credits, the equivalent of 5 college courses at bachelor’s degree level.
- If you’re interested in building on your IT foundations, check out the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate.
- Check out all Google Career Certificates here.
- ¹Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2025: Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025).
- ²Based on programme graduate survey, United States 2022
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Technical Support
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
- Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
- IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 330 other Short Courses in Software Engineering in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- No degree or prior experience required
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
Additional Details
- Audit: free access to course materials except graded items
- Certificate: a trusted way to showcase your skills
- A year of unlimited access with Coursera Plus $399
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.