Google Career Certificates

at Sacramento State's College of Continuing Education
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Earn a Credential. Launch Your Career.

The College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State is proud to offer Google Career Certificates, designed to prepare you for in-demand jobs in fields like IT Support, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, AI Essentials, AI Prompting, and more—no prior experience required.

These flexible, online programs are developed by Google and taught by industry professionals. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or upskill in your current role, these certificates can help you reach your goals.

Why Choose Google Career Certificates?

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Job-Ready Skills: Learn practical, hands-on skills employers are looking for
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Flexible Learning: 100% online and self-paced—study on your schedule

Eligibility

Google Career Certificates through the College of Continuing Education are currently available to Sac State students and employees.

Program List

Each certificate can be completed in 3–6 months with under 10 hours of study per week.

Data Analytics
Advanced Data Analytics
Business Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
IT Automation with Python
IT Support
Project Management
UX Design
AI Essentials
AI Professional

How to Enroll

The Fall 2026 session is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

Sacramento State students and employees can sign up to participate at no cost in the #GrowWithGoogle program as part of the partnership between NASH, Google, and the California State University.

Licenses are very limited and will be available to complete within a three to six-month timeframe.

Important Note: Do not try to enroll directly into the course from the links in the information pages above.

To enroll in one or more of the certificate programs:

  1. Complete the interest form.
  2. CCE will enroll interested individuals into our program on a first-come, first-served basis.
  3. You will be notified in advance when you are enrolled, with instructions on how to accept the invitation to Coursera and add your program(s).
  4. Once enrolled, you will have access to all nine Google Certificate programs and AI courses. Choose those you want to complete.
  5. Make regular progress towards your certificate to stay enrolled in the program.
  6. Earn Your Certificate: Complete the program and gain access to job resources and employer connections!

Contact Us

Have questions or need help getting started?

Get support and guidance from our team during your learning journey.

Email: cce-gc@csus.edu