Google Cybersecurity Certificate (Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate)
The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is a self-paced online program on Coursera for entry-level roles such as cybersecurity analyst and SOC analyst. Its courses cover security risk management, networks, Linux and SQL, threats and vulnerabilities, detection and response, and Python automation. No degree or prior experience is required.
Exam Details
Nine self-paced Coursera courses delivered through videos, practice-based assessments, and hands-on labs.
Per month on a Coursera subscription in the U.S. and Canada after a 7-day free trial. Coursera states that most learners can complete the certificate for less than 300 USD, and costs may be lower in other countries.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
None. No degree or prior cybersecurity experience is required.
Renewal
Not published by the issuer.
Exam Domains
9 domains| Domain |
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| Foundations of Cybersecurity |
| Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks |
| Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security |
| Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL |
| Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities |
| Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response |
| Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python |
| Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs |
| Accelerate Your Job Search with AI |
Certification Lists
Tools Covered by Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Splunk
Free / CommercialSearch-driven SIEM and observability platform, owned by Cisco since 2024.
Suricata
Open SourceHigh-speed network intrusion detection, prevention, and security monitoring engine with deep protocol parsing capabilities.
Related Tool Categories
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Google Cybersecurity Certificate cost?→
Coursera charges 49 USD per month in the U.S. and Canada after a 7-day free trial and states that most learners can complete it for less than 300 USD.
How long does it take to finish?→
Coursera lists 6 months at 7 hours a week, with about 170 hours of instruction across nine courses.
Does the Google certificate prepare you for Security+?→
Google states the program helps prepare learners for the CompTIA Security+ exam and that graduates can access the exam and training at a discounted price.
Which tools does the program use?→
Python, Linux, SQL, SIEM tools including Chronicle and Splunk, and the Suricata intrusion detection system.
Do I need experience to enroll?→
No. The program is rated beginner level and requires no degree or prior cybersecurity experience.
Sources
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