Cyber attacks increased globally by nearly 40 per cent last year, but despite the pressing need to address this threat, research shows that there are currently more than 25,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in Canada.This highlights the need for more experienced cyber security professionals in Canada,
Today, Google Canada announced the launch of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate as the newest addition to the Google Career Certificates program, which provides job seekers with paths to careers in data analytics, IT support, project management and more. The course can be completed online and prepares learners for entry-level careers in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required.
To help create new opportunities and bring more diverse talent to the cybersecurity sector, Google is working with non-profit partners Canada Learning Code and ComIT to build bespoke training programs and grant 1,500 scholarships to learners in their networks who identify as women, newcomers and underrepresented Canadians.
About Google Cybersecurity Career Certificates
The Cybersecurity Certificate builds on the success of Google’s Career Certificate Programs in Canada, which offer job seekers affordable pathways to careers in data analytics, IT support, business intelligence and more.
76% of Canadian graduates from Google Career Certificate Programs report positive outcomes, including securing new jobs, higher pay or promotions within six months of completion.
Google Career Certificates were developed by Google employees as part of Grow with Google, a global initiative designed to create economic opportunities.
Certificate programs are available in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support and more.
Google’s latest blog post has more details.
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Google Announces A New Cybersecurity Training Program
Cyber attacks increased globally by nearly 40 per cent last year, but despite the pressing need to address this threat, research shows that there are currently more than 25,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in Canada.This highlights the need for more experienced cyber security professionals in Canada,
Today, Google Canada announced the launch of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate as the newest addition to the Google Career Certificates program, which provides job seekers with paths to careers in data analytics, IT support, project management and more. The course can be completed online and prepares learners for entry-level careers in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required.
To help create new opportunities and bring more diverse talent to the cybersecurity sector, Google is working with non-profit partners Canada Learning Code and ComIT to build bespoke training programs and grant 1,500 scholarships to learners in their networks who identify as women, newcomers and underrepresented Canadians.
About Google Cybersecurity Career Certificates
The Cybersecurity Certificate builds on the success of Google’s Career Certificate Programs in Canada, which offer job seekers affordable pathways to careers in data analytics, IT support, business intelligence and more.
76% of Canadian graduates from Google Career Certificate Programs report positive outcomes, including securing new jobs, higher pay or promotions within six months of completion.
Google Career Certificates were developed by Google employees as part of Grow with Google, a global initiative designed to create economic opportunities.
Certificate programs are available in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support and more.
Google’s latest blog post has more details.
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