'4-Year University Equivalent' Education Programs from Google

Universities are an important part of our educational lives. However, technological developments have a great impact on education in general. It has become popular due to the ease of use and mobility of the Internet. online education platforms peaked due to the coronavirus epidemic that has been ongoing since the beginning of 2020. Now, a name we know very well is entering this field in an assertive way. 

recently Career Certificates Announcing the (Career Certificates) program, Google will not engage in hope mongering with the slogan "6 certificates for 100 TL", which is organized to make money. Educational content will be organized entirely by Google in 3 different professional areas for now.

Highlights of Google Career Certificates:

• The trainings are prepared entirely by Google,
• Each program lasts 6 months,
• It is not necessary to have any experience in the subject to be trained.
• You have the right to apply for various grant and scholarship programs after graduation,
• The courses will be given on Coursera, the online education platform founded by Stanford professors.
• The monthly fee for all courses is a flat $49.

Getting a paid online education may not sound attractive at first. However, university diplomas, which are indicators of academic success, are very greater expenses and years It requires. 

Of course, in Turkey, Boğaziçi, Galatasaray; We are not talking about a Google program that will replace an Oxford, Harvard, or Sourbonne diploma abroad. However the vast majority of people, due to different reasons, they cannot get education in top-level institutions anyway.

Senior Vice President of Global Affairs at Google Kent Walker, says these programs will make it possible to work in high-paying jobs without a college degree. He even underlines that in Google's eyes, these certificates are equivalent to 4-year diplomas. Walker's words will also guide other large employers in the sector. 

All trainings English It may not be a plus for most people in our country, but we recommend that you consider it as a part of language education. If you have enough English to understand what is being said, you can complete the training, even if it is a bit slow. If you want to study English, you can check out our article here.

Google's online trainings are completely the most popular and most needed professions will be aimed at. Data science, project management and experience designs are among the most important topics. Moreover, Google also announced the average annual earnings of these professions in the course announcement. 

Certificates to be issued within the scope of Google Career Certificates

• Data analyst:
  • Data processing, visualization, analysis
  • Average annual earnings (US): $66 thousand
• Project manager:
  • Maximum quality management and value added production
  • Average annual earnings (US): $93 thousand
• UX designer: 
  • Fundamentals of user experience designs
  • Average annual earnings (US): $75 thousand
• Information Technologies (IT) support specialist (STARTED):
  • Solution of information system problems, security, system management
  • Average annual earnings (US): $54 thousand

Of the above trainings, only the IT Support Specialist course is currently active and when you enter the course page on Coursera, you can buy it for 7 days free and then for $49 per month. According to Google's statements 80% of those who completed this course found a new job, received a raise at their current job, or started a new business within 6 months.

In the internet environment where there are many platforms such as Google Career Certificate, it is not difficult to access education and improve yourself in the field you want. Work with the world's largest companies in a field in which you are sufficiently expert. working from home It's even possible.