Prepare for a job in cybersecurity with a Google Career Certificate!

Interested in a career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity? The Google Cybersecurity Certificate can prepare you for a new career in under 5 months, with no previous experience required. Learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and more.

Become a qualified candidate for a variety of entry level Cybersecurity careers such as: Cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, IT security analyst, Cyber defense analyst, and security operations center (SOC) analyst.

The class meets August 5 – December 16 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  Students may attend class virtually via Zoom or in-person at our Iowa City location.

In addition to class, students complete online coursework 8 – 10 hours per week.

75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²

¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024)

²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022

After graduation, you’ll be able to connect with over 150 employers who are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs.  For more information, please complete this form: