Is The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate ACTUALLY Worth It?

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[ShaneHummus]

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[andrewzack]

My spouse works for the federal government. She has 6 IT people in her department only one has a BS in computer science. Everyone else has IT certs. They all make good money

[brandonpaddock]

I'm finishing up a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity in December and decided to use the Google Cybersecurity Cert to brush up on some stuff. I'll just say, it may be the best learning platform I have used for basic level security tasks. On top of good explanations and highlighting key terms, the labs are great at showing concepts in action, and the quizzes do a good job of highlighting the important aspects. It's definitely a good certification to learn the basics of the field. I'm through 5 of the modules in about 4-5 days now but that is mostly because I already know most of the information presented (still have learned a good deal as well). I also have not done the portfolio stuff just yet. I want to go back and do them after I complete the entire training to see what I retained from the courses. I would recommend this as a great start to learn the basics of Cybersecurity if you have no background in it. Very impressed with it.

[cyndalou]

Hi Shane, in week 2 of this course. I really like Google's course format, it's a good mix of media and it moves fairly quickly. I have a long background in IT, but most of my jobs were admin or tech help/operations, so I did everything from install software to run social media to order cakes for the department. It's been hard as a freelancer to create an identity so I'm hoping my move into cybersecurity will create a more defined path. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[orbytal]

Been in the program since May 20th, its really fun and it is pretty beginner level. I’d definitely recommend getting the CompTia Security+ certification as well as it’s also a well know indicator that you know what your talking about when it comes to Cybersecurity, at least the basics anyway

[ajramirez]

I've been loving the Google cybersecurity certificate. To give some context, I entered a Master's of Science program for national cybersecurity studies (security studies, international relations, and cybersecurity). I came from a non-technical background and struggled. This certificate is helping me prepare for my graduation exams and Comptia Security+. This cert is helping fill the gaps of cybersecurity knowledge I didn't learn in my program. Like, my masters never touched SIEM tools or python. We barely touched on Linux for cyber incident handling. Overall, this certification is excellent in addition to other certificates/work experience.

[micheal]

Thank you very much for this video Sir. You take your time to explain everything in all videos. Thanks very much. Top fan🙌🏿

[kellz_allday]

Thank you so much for your detailed videos! I am in the medical field and going nowhere. Your videos have really helped me on what direction I want to go in within the tech world. Appreciate you!

[Ext-]

So, I just bummped into your channel like a month ago, and all I can say is that you're a life saver! You've saved me months of research on getting the right course to make me job ready. Truly appreciate your content: "Here to get us that job"
Thank you so much sir!

[lololololololol]

I’m a truck driver but always felt this would be the path for me. Starting the class tmrrw morning, I’m ready for this thanks for the info.

[shen]

Hey Shane, thank you for these videos, awesome content man. God Bless : )

[davidbenton]

Thank you for the information, I'm in the google it program and I will be doing the cyber security next. if your starting off as a noob in these fields go for it, it changing my life as i type this.

[aridonymeri]

This was just the video i was looking for, someone actually analyzed it properly. Great video 👍

[zanehoyle]

In search of information as part of a career change and this video was GREAT! Really appreciate the information!!!

[thenameisseanhong]

As an accounting student, going through the courses in this program has been relatively easy to me so I'd say it's definitely beginner level. In just three weeks I'm already at course 4 (out of 8). Granted, this program and a bunch of other Coursera courses have taken over my life for the past few weeks hahaha (in the best ways possible ofc). Highly recommended!

[LadyAkimbo]

Currently on Week 4 of the Google Cybersecurity Cert Program and it's been great. I am looking to do a career change and wanted to see if this would be for me. The content is really educational and information is easy to absorb. Because it is self paced, you can go as quickly or as slow as you want which is great for those who work and/or have other priorities. Worth it so far! Looking forward to where this will take me. :)

[bernardsilverman]

Thanks for your beyond excellent information-taking course now-I take back any bad thing I ever said about Google over my lifetime.

[angd]

Just wanted to say thanks for your honesty and very detailed review. So helpful. Your putting me on the right track !! Your review was thorough enough for me to feel confident to sign up for program!

[AlienzOnlyBruh]

Hey I’ve decided to add this specific certificate to add to my portfolio along with my other ones. It’s been a year or so since I’ve got to learning and figured this would be a nice way to brush up on my skills. This course is actually not bad lol. Im actually surprised at the level of delivery and information they teach you. I’m one week in and I’ve been completing a course a day. But I only did 3 days so far out of the week. For those whom are skeptics about it. For beginners, it’s a great start for an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a wide range of topics in cybersecurity. Plus having a Google cert on your portfolio and/or resume is a bonus. But do explore other certs after. I do have 4 other certs. GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

[ALIof]

Have you guys tried out dmvnerds for google or aws certs? 🤔