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Google IT Support Professional Certificate
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Google IT Support Professional Certificate

This is your path to a career in IT. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than 6 months. No degree or experience required.

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

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4.8

(170,397 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn degree credit

What you'll learn

  • Gain skills required to succeed in an entry-level IT job

  • Learn to perform day-to-day IT support tasks including computer assembly, wireless networking, installing programs, and customer service

  • Learn how to provide end-to-end customer support, ranging from identifying problems to troubleshooting and debugging

  • Learn to use systems including Linux, Domain Name Systems, Command-Line Interface, and Binary Code

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

4.8

(170,397 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn degree credit

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

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Prepare for a career in IT Support

  • Receive professional-level training from Google
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Google
  • Qualify for in-demand job titles: IT Specialist, Tech Support Specialist, IT Support Specialist
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$56,000+
median U.S. salary for IT Support
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503,000+
U.S. job openings in IT Support
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75%
of certificate graduates report positive career outcome
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Get exclusive access to career resources upon completion

  • Resume review

    Improve your resume and LinkedIn with personalized feedback

  • Interview prep

    Practice your skills with interactive tools and mock interviews

  • Career support

    Plan your career move with Coursera’s job search guide

Connect with 150+ U.S. hiring organizations in Google’s Employer Consortium

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¹Lightcast™ US Job Postings (median U.S. salary with 0-5 years experience), Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022). ²Positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion. Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022.

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