{"id":2582,"date":"2024-01-19T04:03:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T04:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=2582"},"modified":"2025-11-21T15:44:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:44:23","slug":"google-career-certificates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/google-career-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Career Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Grow With Google<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Google Career Certificates<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p>Affordable, 100% online Google Career Certificates offered through Purdue are self-paced and require no prerequisites or prior experience.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-1310750664.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\"><strong>Ready to Grow with Google?<\/strong><\/p>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap--wrap\">\n                                                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eventreg.purdue.edu\/online\/GrowWithGoogleCertificates\"  target=\"_blank\">Register Now<\/a>\n                  \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Google Career Certificates<\/h2>\n                                                \n            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><strong>Grow your career with Google \u2014 100% online<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n<p>Learn in-demand skills from Google experts and industry professionals at your own pace. Purdue University offers a growing selection of Google certificates designed to help you build expertise in: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data analytics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital marketing and e-commerce&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information technology (IT) support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project management&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This expanding portfolio now includes five new certificates:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI Essentials<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Prompting Essentials<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Data Analytics<\/strong> (advanced version of Google Data Analytics)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT Automation with Python<\/strong> (advanced version of Google IT Support)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Intelligence&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/google-1024x337.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/google-1024x337.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/google-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/google-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/google.png 1390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Google is a trademark of Google LLC.<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These flexible, on-demand certificates require about 10 hours a week and can be completed in less than six months. No prior experience or degree is needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career impact:<\/strong> 75% of graduates report positive outcomes \u2014 new jobs, promotions or raises \u2014 within six months of finishing a certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-black-background full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-two black-bg-color\">\n        <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <div class=\"tagged-header-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"' tagged-header tagged-header--gold\"> Explore the Certificates<\/h2><\/div>\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"columns has-two-columns\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Google Career Certificates available through Purdue University boost your career with job-ready, in-demand tech skills<\/h3>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        \n\n<p>After successfully completing a course, you will earn a certificate and digital badge to post to your LinkedIn profile or other platforms,&nbsp;validating your newly attained knowledge and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to purchase a full year of access for your program of choice for $249 or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventreg.purdue.edu\/subscription\/Heading.aspx?heading_id=1131\">monthly (30-day) subscription access for $39 per month<\/a>. Each course below has a link to the full-year subscription option per course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The year-long option also is available as a gift certificate for employers purchasing for employees. Questions concerning multiple gift certificate purchase and discounts should be emailed to: poapply@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-2407993a-124f-424f-841b-81266b506c51\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-2407993a-124f-424f-841b-81266b506c51\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Advanced Data Analytics <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-2407993a-124f-424f-841b-81266b506c51\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>The Google Advanced Data Analytics certificate through Purdue University helps learners expand their analytic expertise and prepare for more complex data driven roles. Building on the Google Data Analytics Professional certificate, this advanced program explores machine learning, predictive modeling and experimental design for large-scale data collection and analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students gain hands-on experience using tools such as Python, SQL and advanced data visualization techniques. The program includes a capstone project to demonstrate the ability to apply these skills to real-world business problems. Designed for learners with foundational analytics knowledge, the program is fully online, self-paced and flexible to fit a busy schedule. According to Coursera, 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome \u2014 such as a new job, promotion or raise \u2014 within six months of completion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb94c504cebbf327b8d5572ff59407bf\">\n<li>Apply advanced data analysis and statistical methods&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build predictive modeling and machine learning techniques&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create dashboards and visualization to communicate insights&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate data ethics and responsible AI practices&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present findings to support data-drive decision-making&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abe3f23084d243eaf3636203939b39b8\">\n<li>Advanced data analysis techniques&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predictive modeling and machine learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data visualization and dashboarding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data ethics and responsible AI&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capstone project: Applying advanced analytics&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our Advanced Data Analytics Certification?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more or see course syllabi?&nbsp;Email noncredit@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-9c5ce622-78e8-460c-8623-ef0940731553\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-9c5ce622-78e8-460c-8623-ef0940731553\" aria-expanded=\"false\">AI Essentials <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-9c5ce622-78e8-460c-8623-ef0940731553\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>The Google AI Essentials certificate through Purdue University helps learners build practical, job-ready skills in artificial intelligence (AI). This beginner-friendly program introduces key AI concepts and practical applications for the workplace, including how to use AI tools responsibly and effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered 100% online and self-paced, this affordable program allows learners to gain hands-on experience applying AI to analyze data, streamline workflows and make informed decisions. By completing the program, students can demonstrate AI literacy and confidence using emerging technologies \u2014 an advantage that can set them apart in today\u2019s evolving job market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db1174a9387996a0a868aac343e8becd\">\n<li>Understand core concepts and principles of AI&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI tools to analyze data and generate insights&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply AI to streamline workflows and improve productivity&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias and relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence using AI across projects and tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ede1701923ef4470b4e1253aeb6fafd\">\n<li>Introduction to AI and machine learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI tools and applications for work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis and visualization with AI&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible and effective AI use&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our AI Essentials certificate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more or see course syllabi?&nbsp;Email noncredit@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-4507bff4-15e4-4519-b29c-e287e4656599\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-4507bff4-15e4-4519-b29c-e287e4656599\" aria-expanded=\"false\">AI Prompting Essentials <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-4507bff4-15e4-4519-b29c-e287e4656599\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>The Google Prompting Essentials certificate through Purdue University teaches learners how to communicate effectively with generative artificial intelligence (AI) by writing clear and specific prompts. This beginner-friendly, four-course specialization introduces a simple five-step framework to design prompts that save time, simplify complex tasks and unlock AI\u2019s full potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through hands-on activities, students explore real-world applications such as drafting emails, summarizing documents, analyzing data and building presentations. The program is 100% online, self-paced and requires no prior experience. In under 10 hours, participants build a reusable prompt library and earn a shareable certificate from Google \u2014 credentials that demonstrate your ability to leverage AI responsibly and productively across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e3b9947c06a0eb43fac62db0980bacb\">\n<li>Write effective prompts for everyday work tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI to speed up data analysis and build presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design AI agents to role-play conversations and provide expert feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate AI outputs for bias, errors and usefulness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a reusable prompt library for future projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7cb56c640d00e48e22279965ed03b53\">\n<li>Start writing prompts like a pro&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design prompts for everyday work tasks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed up data analysis and presentation building&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI as a creative or expert partner&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our AI Prompting Essentials Certification?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more or see course syllabi?&nbsp;Email noncredit@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-d618a36e-8634-4813-828c-c189af77d5bd\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-d618a36e-8634-4813-828c-c189af77d5bd\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Business Intelligence <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-d618a36e-8634-4813-828c-c189af77d5bd\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>The Google Business Intelligence certificate through Purdue University helps learners strengthen their data analytics skills and develop advanced business intelligence expertise. Building on the Google Data Analytics Professional certificate, this program focuses on transforming data into actionable insights through data modeling, visualization and reporting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners gain hands-on experience with tools such as SQL, Tableau and BigQuery, preparing them for roles that combine analytical thinking with business strategy. The program is fully online, self-paced and designed for learners with foundational data analytics knowledge. According to Coursera, more than 166,000 business intelligence job openings exist, with a median salary of $96,000 for entry-level roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71ef21d48e1162e0a1d074aac5fa7d86\">\n<li>Design data models and database structures&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create dashboards and data visualizations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present data insights to stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use business intelligence tools like SQL, Tableau and BigQuery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18bda87b8c6f3cbe80a0765390624e5f\">\n<li>Foundations of business intelligence&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data modeling and (ETL) processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data visualization and dashboarding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting and presenting insights&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our Business Intelligence Certification?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more or see course syllabi?&nbsp;Email noncredit@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-06358076-ea11-439f-bb04-0d37484e5c38\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-06358076-ea11-439f-bb04-0d37484e5c38\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Cybersecurity<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-06358076-ea11-439f-bb04-0d37484e5c38\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the industry-leading certification for cybersecurity roles. This fully online program provides the skills you need for an entry-level job in cybersecurity, even if you don&#8217;t have prior experience. You&#8217;ll use industry standard tools like Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The course can also help with preparing professionals for the Security+ exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightcast reports 213,000 job openings in cybersecurity with a $100,000 median U.S. salary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;You\u2019ll learn about:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f08d5347f3c2d791bbb01e4bcaae6915\">\n<li>Programming for cybersecurity tasks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frameworks and controls that inform security operations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using security information and event management (SIEM) tools for cybersecurity&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detecting and responding to incidents using an intrusion detection system&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing packet capture and analysis&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modules include&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afda1c2d32718215ca1c7ca0a25864de\">\n<li>Foundations of Cybersecurity&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our Cybersecurity Certification? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more or see course syllabi?&nbsp; Email noncredit@purdue.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-d429f672-93b1-404b-bdc3-0bc1741565f3\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-d429f672-93b1-404b-bdc3-0bc1741565f3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Data Analytics<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-d429f672-93b1-404b-bdc3-0bc1741565f3\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>Gain a working knowledge of essential data analysis platforms \u2014 including spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau and R programming \u2014 and when to use them in the data lifecycle. You will also develop an understanding of how to translate a business question into a data analysis exercise and to distill findings into actionable takeaways.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fully online program provides all the skills you need to find an entry-level job in the field of data analytics, even if you don&#8217;t have prior experience. There are 295,000 open jobs in data analytics according to Lightcast, and this program provides the experience needed to work as a data analyst, junior data analyst, associate data analyst, operation analyst, and business systems analyst. 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      \n\n<p>No.\u202fGrow with Google\u202fcertificates\u202fdo not\u202fcarry\u202facademic credit and are not designed as a pathway to a degree-seeking program.\u202f<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-6d5f3212-6d5d-4230-9121-3607b5b315b6\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-6d5f3212-6d5d-4230-9121-3607b5b315b6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Do I need to enroll at a specific time? 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These certificates are open to anyone, including high school students, recent\u202fgraduates\u202fand working professionals.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-2ea0825f-3858-407c-845b-189d7cd7a976\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-2ea0825f-3858-407c-845b-189d7cd7a976\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Does Purdue offer career support or job placement\u202fassistance\u202fafter I complete\u202fmy Google Career Certificate?<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-2ea0825f-3858-407c-845b-189d7cd7a976\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p>No. The Google Career Certificates\u202fare\u202fprofessional\u202fdevelopment programs and\u202fdo not\u202finclude\u202fcareer support or job placement\u202fassistance. 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