I signed up for the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate because I have been out of work for over a year and needed something on top of my 2 year network admin degree because I was unable to pass the CCNA exam. (I'm terrible with testing and studying, which isn't an excuse I'm just doing what I can) While this will show that I have continued my education outside of college I kind of feel like I'm being taken for 60$ a month as this certificate is below the S+ that some others directly study for and take outright. Does anyone have any advice? The class just started last week and is "scheduled" for 6 months, but I'm already on week 5's materials. Thanks for your time I just feel like I'm really failing at i.t. given I apply for about 40-50 jobs a month and am unable to even land an interview. Would A+ be a better use of my time? I know there is a lot of routes a person can choose and I'm quiet overwhelmed and stressed over my professional position.

Hello I'm close to finishing the google cybersecurity certificate and on the website I was told they give exclusive access to job searching website that they also have companies that are committed to hiring people with the certificate. I'm looking to see if anyone has seen this and how good is it.

I’m currently laid off and looking for a career change. I have experience In sales operations and CRM administration but want to transition into cybersecurity. I started the Google cybersecurity certification as I was able to start it for free but is this a good stepping stone into cybersecurity? My plan is to still take A+ and network and security+ but as someone who knows nothing should I take advantage of this freebie or just dedicate my time to the A+ exam right away.

I’m a beginner studying cybersecurity and trying to decide between the TryHackMe Introduction to Cyber Security course and the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. I want to build a strong understanding of the fundamentals and gain practical experience, but I’m not sure which course is the better starting point for someone at my level. Should I go for the hands-on, practical approach of TryHackMe, or is the more structured Google course the right choice? Or should I ignore both and go for something else?

(Certs aren't my main focus right now, I just want to learn and develop skills then go for the certifications)

I am new to the IT space... I just completed the Google Cybersecurity training course on Coursera.. Although, I have completed it, I want to know how I should proceed to moving on in this atmosphere because completion of Google Cybersecurity course was way too easy..

I can understand a lot of it but I most definitely will need to have my notes to reference with me side by side..

For example, a majority of terms and methods I dont have hardwired in my head or can I have a solution to your problem but if I were to check through my notes on the side and see a term or something, a bell might ring for me and I'd remember and get refreshed quickly.

My question is, should I or am I ready to do some CompTia or other related courses? Should I retake the course and see how far I can do with limited notes or is there some practice or other courses I should do based on what i've learned so far to get an idea to see if i'm ready to move on?

Any thoughts will be appreciated, thank you.

Hey everyone,

I recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and I’m looking for advice on what to do next. Since this was a beginner-level course, I want to gain more hands-on experience and build my skills further.

From your experience, what would be the best next step? Should I:

• Start working on projects (home lab, CTFs, SIEM setup, etc.)?

• Go for another certification like Security+, CC (ISC2), or something else?

• Look for an internship or entry-level role to get real-world experience?

I’d love to hear from those who’ve been through this stage—what worked best for you? Also, if you have any specific project ideas or labs I should try, drop them in the comments!

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hello everyone, I hope all is well. I have a solid interest in IT, and I like cyber security and programming as well. I'm just can't decide between a specific route to choose a career between in regards to the Google Certificates. I have a degree in commerce and I know that Data Analytics could get me into career paths, like Business Analysts, Business Systems Analyst, Technical Consult. But Cybersecurity careers are mainly for security analysts.

As I have a degree in Commerce, I have taken courses in Java, HTML, CSS and have already a solid understand of the IT world.

I also know specifically that the Google Certs on coursera won't specifically help me land a job but it is a great start. I'm just having a hard time deciding between cyber security or data analytics?

I'm considering doing the Google Cybersecurity certificate and I'm curious what other people's experiences have been. Was the certificate useful? How much did it help with finding a job after completing it? I really want to move into the Cybersecurity field and I'm wondering if the Google certificate will be helpful with potential employers. Thanks!

I’m a junior in college majoring in IT with a minor in criminal justice. I virtually have no experience other than course work and a few projects through the same avenue. So I’m wondering if I should go out and get the beginner google cyber cert? How does it look like on internship applications for next summer? And will it help set me up to close on future certifications like security + and the CySa +? Thanks for y’all’s help!!

I am a second year BS In comp sci major. I am extremely interested in the field of cybersecurity, so I found a google certification in Cybersecurity online. Is this a step in the right direction. What are your opinions and suggestions. Thank you!

I don't have any experience in IT at all, my last job was serving tables at restaurants 6 years ago and ive been an entrepreneur ever since and now getting into cybersecurity. I currently live in San Diego but I plan on moving out of state with my wife and 4 month old baby and we are open to moving basically to any other state (which will open up job prospect to not just being local or remote) Also I don't have any formal education past high school so no bachelor's degree in computer science

I currently have my google cybersecurity cert and working on getting my security+ in a few days and was planning on cysa+ immediately after that but looking for some recommendations or encouragement on this current path. I have full time attention ( 8 hours a day including weekends) to the goal of finding a 50k-60k entry level first time job out of the gate in virtually any state (hopefully texas) with these 3 certs (or/and others) by the end of Summer at the latest ( like September and its currently April). Planning on narrowing in on an entry level 1 SOC analyst job but I'll take any entry level job that pays that salary range (including IT support or help desk if needed). Given this current path I plan on being able to start applying to jobs June 1st-mid June (with these 3 certs under my belt). Once I start applying to jobs, it will be my full time job to apply to these jobs (at least 30-50 per day)

Are my expectations realistic? Should I focus on other certs instead? Given those certs should I be focusing on any specific jobs instead of SOC analyst?

Any help or recommendations are very much appreciated.

For students are there any discounts?

Update: answered :)

It advertises “the Google Cybersecurity Certification helps prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ exam.” It also advertises I’ll “unlock a 30% discount for the CompTIA Security+ exam.”

For those who have taken the Grow with Google certification, how prepared were you?

Obviously after doing some searches in here, I’ll take practice exams to see for myself, but I figured I’d get other opinions before I commit to a 3-6 month course.

Should I take them up on this offer? For context I’m a CS major perusing my MS degree. My concentration is Cybersecurity. My schools program is ranked T5. I’ve never taken any CompTIA Certifications yet. Thanks in advance!

I’m almost 28 and I’ve never had a job before. I have a bachelors in Visual Arts but I’m not good enough to compete in that. I recently completed the Google cybersecurity certificate because I was desperate and that looked to be the most interesting. However when I tried to look for jobs for that certificate on career circle nothing came up, so now I’m wondering if I should sit for Security +? Does the google cert prepare you enough for Sec +?

I feel like I’m being drawn more towards programming as well and I’m trying to learn more Java and Python. I actually have an idea for a large multi-part mod in Minecraft that I’ve been wanting to make for YEARS and I was wondering if something like that would still be useful in a portfolio even if the job I’m applying to wasn’t video game related?

Looks like this is pretty new, fresh on Coursera, $50/mo after a free trial; they state it can be done in 6 months @ 7 hours/week, which is obviously a pretty casual pace.

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity

Has anyone looked at those closely at all? It also states this more or less preps you for the Sec+ exam so you can likely pick up both after finishing this up and probably poking at a couple practice exams.

Could someone tell me a roadmap for beginners who are from non-tech backgrounds and would like to start from scratch in cybersecurity?

I have just finished the Google Cybersecurity Professional certificate

I recently decided to start an education after a lot of slacking off in life and stumbled onto the coursera cybersecurity course. Does anybody know how much it would help me to get my foot in the door? Also I've considered following up with CompTIA after completing the coursera.