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Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills

Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics & More!

In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a limited number of free licenses to help learners build high-demand skills in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing, project management, UX design, and artificial intelligence (AI).

These certificates are 100% online, self-paced, and designed for learners with no prior experience. 

Whether you’re a student looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, an alumnus reskilling for a career transition, or a faculty member wanting to integrate industry certifications into your course, this program provides an accessible, flexible, and career-ready learning experience.

Why Earn a Google Career Certificate?
  • Gain Job-Ready Skills – Develop expertise in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, project management, and more.
  • Boost Your Resume – Earn an industry-recognized credential that is valued by top employers.
  • Flexible & Self-Paced – Learn at your own speed with high-quality courses developed by Google experts.
  • Free for UMBC Learners – This initiative provides access to Google Career Certificates at no cost during the Spring 2025 pilot.

How It Works
  1. Visit the UMBC Google Career Certificates website to explore available certificates.
  2. Complete the enrollment form to request access to the program. (Limited licenses available! First-come, first-serve)
  3. If approved, you’ll receive an email invitation from Coursera with instructions on how to get started.
  4. Start learning at your own pace and earn your credential to advance your career!
Important: We ask that learners enroll and complete one certificate at a time to ensure as many learners as possible can benefit from this program. Licenses are assigned for a set duration based on your expected completion time. 

Who Can Participate?
  • Current UMBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Recent UMBC Alumni
  • UMBC Faculty and Staff
No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and grow!

Get Started Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Google Career Certificate for free and develop the skills needed for your future career.

Visit UMBC’s Google Career Certificates website to explore certificates and enroll today!

Questions? Visit this Contact & Support page for more information.

Posted: February 20, 2025, 8:59 PM