Certificate Program Scholarships for Public Professionals

In Partnership With

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To advance our mission to improve lives by enabling public professionals to deliver more effective and equitable policies and services, InnovateUS is partnering with Google.org to expand the uptake of digital skills in the public sector by providing full scholarships to public sector professionals to enroll for free in a Google Career Certificate program.

Where are these courses hosted?

These hands-on, practice-based certificate programs are hosted on Coursera.org, and can be completed in fewer than six months.

Where is this program available?

We are currently piloting this partnership, but plan to expand to over 15 states and 2,000 learners nationwide.

How can I or my team sign up?

Interested in learning more about how you or your team can sign up for a free Google Certification through InnovateUS? Sign up for our mailing list!

Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of certifications in several high-growth fields, including:

IT Support

Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of IT, professional certificates from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about troubleshooting, customer support, system administration, Python and more.

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Project Management

Get started in the high-growth field of project management with a professional certificate developed by Google. Discover how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, using traditional and agile methods.

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Data Analytics

Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of data analytics, professional certificates from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about R programming, SQL, Python, Tableau and more.

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Cybersecurity

This fully online program provides the skills you need for an entry-level job in cybersecurity, even if you don't have prior experience. You'll use industry standard tools like Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).

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UX Design

Get started in the fast-growing field of user experience (UX) design with a professional certificate developed by Google. Learn the foundations of UX design, including empathizing with users, building wireframes and prototypes, and conducting research to test your designs.

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Digital Marketing & E-commerce

Get started in the high-growth fields of digital marketing and e-commerce with a professional certificate from Google. Learn to manage digital marketing campaigns, attract and engage customers, and sell products online.

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