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Purdue University to offer Google Career Certificates for learning in-demand tech skills
Purdue University is offering the Google Career Certificate program, making it possible for Purdue students — undergraduate or graduate and on campus or online — as well as the public to earn Google Career Certificates in the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, and project management.
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- The Brian Lamb School’s New Online Grad Certs Teach In-Demand Communication Skills in Healthcare, Sports Media and More
Purdue University is launching four new online graduate certificates in communication covering branding and marketing, health communication, digital media and communication technology, and sports communication. The graduate certificates from Purdue’s Brian Lamb School of Communication prepare students to tackle pressing challenges in a field that already has been changed radically with the advent of technologies such as the web, social media, smartphones and now –artificial intelligence. - Public Health Analyst Gets the Skills He Needs to Make a Career Change in Purdue’s Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science
When Lawrence Carter started his Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) with Purdue, he was in the middle of several big life changes. For one, he was thinking about changing careers – he was working as a public health analyst for a federal agency but wanted to transition into a drug compliance role. - Purdue Biomedical Engineering Alumnus Breaks Barriers by Joining Doctor of Engineering’s First Online Cohort
Thomas McNamara grew up in New York, hundreds of miles away from Purdue University’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. But thanks to his high school math teacher, a Purdue alum who recognized McNamara’s talent for engineering, he ended up applying to the university and getting accepted. - Excellence in Purdue’s online master’s programs came first, high rankings followed
Purdue doesn’t create its high-quality, top-ranked online master’s degree programs in search of high rankings. The high rankings follow from Purdue’s drive to deliver excellence at scale in its online programs to a global student audience. - Brightspace Innovation Grant award winners for 2025 announced
Purdue’s Brightspace team has announced the selection of the Brightspace Innovation Grant recipients for 2025. The Brightspace Innovation Grant program encourages faculty and staff to explore new and emerging approaches to teaching and learning using Brightspace, Purdue’s learning management system. - Service Engineer Accomplishes Life-Long Dream by Earning a Master’s in Engineering Technology from Purdue
James Price, core lead in service engineering at Whirlpool, is a proud Hoosier. He was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana and describes himself as a Midwesterner through and through. Like many Hoosiers, he grew up hearing about Purdue University and its legacy in sports and academics, particularly engineering and technology. - Purdue Professor Helps Students Understand the Importance of Green Hydrogen in Online MS in Engineering Technology Program
John Sheffield, professor of engineering technology in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute, has a long-standing passion for developing green hydrogen sustainable energy solutions. - Online Google Career Certificates through Purdue offer accessible, flexible way for learners to expand their professional horizons
Online Google Career Certificates are available through Purdue in Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information technology (IT) support, and Project Management for Purdue faculty, staff and students as well as the public. No experience is required and the self-paced courses can generally be completed in less than six months of part-time study. - Technology Leader Finds a New Challenge in Purdue’s Doctor of Technology Program
Melissa Zabel believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionize the way people work – she’s seen this potential firsthand in her role as director of content experience at Salesforce, where she manages a team of software technical writers. In her job, Zabel uses and works on generative AI and sees firsthand how it can automate processes and optimize efficiency. - Healthcare Facilities Manager Hones Her Leadership Skills and Sets New Career Horizons with Purdue’s Online Master of Health Administration
Victoria Olmsted, a student in Purdue’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, started her healthcare career when she was a freshman in high school. She got a job sterilizing dental equipment at a local dentist office, and soon realized she wanted to continue working in the healthcare field.