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About the Course

This is the eighth and final course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Together, these eight courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will focus on making decisions and escalating incidents to stakeholders. You'll develop the communication and collaboration skills needed to inform and influence stakeholders within an organization. In addition, you'll explore how to ethically operate as a cybersecurity professional. You'll discover how to engage with the cybersecurity community, explore jobs in the cybersecurity field, and complete practice interviews. You'll also write a resume and cover letter to prepare for applying and interviewing for jobs in cybersecurity. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. Learners who complete this certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Determine when and how to escalate a security incident. - Explain how having an ethical mindset supports a cybersecurity professional's ability to protect assets and data. - Communicate sensitive information with care and confidentiality. - Use reliable sources to remain current on the latest cybersecurity threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and tools. - Engage with the cybersecurity community. - Find and apply for cybersecurity jobs. - Prepare for job interviews....

Top reviews

IS

Jun 11, 2023

This course allowed me to learn a lot of new information related to cybersecurity! It aided my pre-existing knowledge in a decent way and allowed me to think of security incidents in a different way.

DS

Feb 16, 2024

Amazing course and I really appreciated the amount of guidance and information provided. It felt really personal to see the tutors how much the tutors want to see you succeed. Thank you all.

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By Mark L H

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Aug 16, 2023

I found the material engaging and the presentations well given. I would have enjoyed a bit more technical instruction and some tougher labs, but I was a professional programmer in the past, so that makes sense. Perhaps extra coding and analysis could be offered as add-ons or non-required options.

I was rather impressed with how far the course prepared me for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Of course, one would expect to have to do more work to sit successfully for the test, but I was so much further along that I thought I might be before I even started my test prep. The first few practice exams I took were surprisingly easy; I knew 70-80% of the answers, even without reviewing the Google material.

I am very grateful for this course and would recommend it without reservation. And that's pretty high praise from a 58 year-old with a doctoral degree (or, at least, it was intended as high praise). Thank you for the education and the opportunities that I know will rise from it.

Respectfully,

Mark

By souhail a

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Aug 10, 2023

Lots of professional advice on how to tailor your resume and apply for security related jobs. Even a recruiting manager gave his insights in this course. Many thanks!

By Syrick G

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Aug 25, 2023

This last course was really amazing!! This course really helps me to prepare for any cybersecurity role. I enjoyed the topic about engaging with the security community. The course also provided great assistance on how to find, apply for and prepare for job interviews. For me, it was an extra mile for Google to do this. 

I will definitely recommend to my friends, my colleagues and to anyone to take this Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate course. I don’t have any regrets taking this course. In fact, this course gave me confidence to seek a new learning opportunity. 

I’m really grateful to Google for creating this course through Coursera that will help me in the near future. Thank you to all the instructors. This course really motivated me to be a cybersecurity analyst. 

By Michael B

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Oct 23, 2023

Exceptional. Really enjoyed a lot of the course lessons and especially the integrated labs. Google instructors are top notch. They are able to clearly and simply explain complex topics and make learning fun and easy. I especially liked how the course flipped between short videos, to readings, and then over to labs. This helped keep my attention while working through the course material. Thanks Google and Coursera! I learned a lot!

By Kondwani L

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Jul 7, 2023

I highly recommend the Google Cybersecurity Certificate on Coursera to anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or looking to expand their knowledge in the field. The program's hands-on approach, comprehensive curriculum, and industry-relevant skills make it an excellent choice for individuals seeking practical and effective cybersecurity training.

By idriss j

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Jun 19, 2023

This course offers the most comprehensive content available in the market, featuring exceptional labs and exercises. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and deliver the material with great clarity and focus. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the 8 courses and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in this industry.

Thank you all.

By leslie t

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Mar 4, 2023

Great Course! This course helps you prepare to enter the career field of a cybersecurity analyst by tying everything you learned from previous courses together. It also gives you the tools, knowledge, resources, and practice that you will need to help you secure a job in this field.

By aqeel n

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Jun 21, 2023

I would like to thank Coursera and team who enable us to learn courses about any skills and programs with free access and with verified Certificate. I will be nearly taking more courses if I get financial assistant from Coursera and sponsored institutions.

Thank You

Haqeel

By James K

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Feb 28, 2023

This is a very broad course that provides a simple and clear introduction to the aspects of being in a security role , that are often not covered in courses. A lot of the content is also relevant to being in any technical role and working out how to grow in that role

By Andreja Å 

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Mar 5, 2023

I think the course is well defined. It gives a beginner at cybersecurity the opportunity to navigate his future. It gives advice which way to choose and where to find additional held and advice.

By Faith S

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Apr 13, 2024

Wonderful program, exceeded my expectations. The layout was very user friendly. The course was better designed than online college courses I took for my masters.

By carl r

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Jul 20, 2023

liked a lot, there was a bunch of things that I learned that I didn't know.

Many, many thanks for these oportunity.

Till next time, my very best regards

By Trist I

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Jun 22, 2023

Good course for everybody to look for a career change to become a Cyber Security Analyst

By indra b

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Aug 25, 2023

Thanks for this course

By Ryker D

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Aug 30, 2023

GOOGLE CERTS ROCK!

By Ricky B

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Sep 3, 2023

Excellent Course

By Mary B S

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Jul 18, 2023

There were a couple of items that need some improvement. All of the portfolio and other activities like that need better preparation by way of a lecture or reading directly exploring the different sections and the tasks. It should highlight the things that are to be included and perhaps give an example. It would have also been really helpful to see an example final portfolio with all of the elements we worked on included. The instructions for these needed work and the templates could also use improvement, they were awkward to use. There were some odd grammatical constructions in a few of the quiz questions that caused me to get them wrong. I would have selected the correct answer had they been worded accurately. The one that comes to mind was the quiz that included job interview questions. There was a question that went something like, you are at an interview using the STAR method you have just described the situation, what would you do next. The correct answer as it turns out is use the STAR method. Since the question gave the information that the job applicant was using the STAR method, so an answer to what would you do next of Use the STAR method is redundant and weird. There are other examples from other quizzes, I think they just need more testing. The final section on finding a job was not helpful to me because I have been working as a professional for over 30 years, and been out of work for a year, doing many forms of job hunting. I felt like that section as presented would have only benefited first time job seekers. I won't go into the Interview Warm-up tool, but it was about as bad as any "learning tool" can get. It was so bad I almost threw up my hands. It was never clear that we could hop back and mark as completed. I also was hoping for more information targeted to the field of cybersecurity. Providing interviews with hiring managers, and new job seekers would have been much more helpful. Otherwise I thought the course was well designed, there was a great balance between video and reading presentation of the information.

By Osei Y K

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Mar 8, 2024

This course was intended to prepare students for Cybersecurity jobs. It helped to write statement for professional identity, resume and elevator pitch. In addition, it provided information about detecting and responding to incidents, escalating incidents, communicating with stakeholders along with other important information one would need to be aware of while applying for job or working in an organization. It provided several resources such as Interview Warmup which helps students to use AI to practice how to answer interview questions. As usual, the course was made simple so that it was easy to follow. It was precise. and free from irrelevant information. There were many mentors too from Google who shared their experiences with students to motivate the students. I enjoyed it and hope that you enjoy it too.

By Dwin G

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Feb 27, 2024

Having just completed this security course, I must express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional quality of content and instruction provided. The course material was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics in-depth and with clarity. The instructors demonstrated a profound understanding of the subject matter and engaged students effectively throughout the learning process. What truly set this course apart was its emphasis on practical application, with hands-on exercises and real-world case studies that enabled me to immediately apply what I learned. I feel significantly more confident in my ability to navigate complex security challenges after completing this course, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of security.

By M R

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Oct 4, 2023

Very informative. For someone that's never done any form of IT job before, this was easy to follow and went at a pace that made the material obtainable. Would recommend to anyone interested in Cybersecurity or has previously worked as an investigator. The course used lots of examples and visual aids which really helps anyone that's a visual learner. The pop-quiz on the videos and the short quizes at the end of each section were an additional assistant in making sure that I was grasping everything I was reading and watching. Great job to Google and the people who helped create this course in the way it was put together. Had lots of fun going through the course and was able to work on it full-time and completed it within 6 weeks.

By Emmanuel I

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Dec 30, 2023

This Course was well taught, I can now say I've learnt Python programming for automation in Cybersecurity, Linux command line script for file tracing and appointing privileges, SQL, Security, Incident response team and the roles of each team members, this's an opener for me, my learning towards Cybersecurity continues from here, I was enlightenedore on Network security and Incidence response which's what drew my focus to Cybersecurity. Thank You Google and all the tutors of the Courses in this Specialization. Thank You Coursera for making learning possible. Thank You NITDA for the Sponsorship. I'm so thrilled to have the basic knowledge of Cybersecurity.

By Ananya G

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Mar 30, 2024

"Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs" offers a comprehensive and structured approach to entering the cybersecurity field. The course covers a wide range of topics, from core security concepts to advanced strategies for influencing cybersecurity stakeholders. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on practical skills, such as network security and communication strategies, which are crucial for success in the field. The course provides valuable insights and resources for those looking to transition into cybersecurity roles, making it a valuable resource for aspiring professionals. Overall, I found it to be an informative and engaging learning experience

By Muhammad S I k

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Jul 16, 2023

I'm the student of BS(Cyber Security And Digital Forenciscs). I;m very very great thankful to you for this kindness action. I hope this certificate help me lot in future. My dream is to work in Google and become Cyber security Professional. Sir, please you can do one more thing for internship in Google with my learning process you know How I;m fast learner.I'm looking forward for your reply.

By Yingtian H

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Nov 1, 2023

It has been a fantastic journey with the Google Cybersecurity course, although I understand there is much more to cover in the technical perspective. The congulations part at the final part is just heartwarming... thank you Google. I will never forget this course and hopefully looking back when I become a security professional I can still remember the work I put down for this course. Cheers

By Rapking R

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Aug 24, 2023

I am extremely grateful for the remarkable course you've provided. The content's depth, engaging approach, and expert instructors made learning truly enjoyable. The interactive assignments and practical insights were invaluable. This course exceeded my expectations and ignited a passion for the subject. Thank you for the exceptional experience. Looking forward to more!