Current
Beginner
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google AI / Cloud Skills Boost · Google · Updated March 2026
Platform rating
4.6/5
AI Tutor Rating
8.6/10
Duration
6 months, 10 hours/week
Classes
52
Prepare for a cybersecurity career. Learn to identify threats, protect networks, and respond to security incidents.
What you'll get
Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats
Manage security information and event management (SIEM) tools
Perform network security analysis
Respond to security incidents
Fit
Best for
Developers
AI Engineers
Data Scientists
Technical Builders
Not ideal for
Experts seeking deep specialization
Prerequisites & pricing
Prerequisites
None
Pricing
$49/month
Certification
Certificate
Growth Leverage: Completing the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate opens pathways to roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, or Incident Responder. It also positions you to pursue certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Skills Value: Employers pay a premium for skills in cybersecurity due to the increasing frequency of cyber threats, with average salaries for entry-level positions starting around $70,000. Skills in SIEM and incident response directly address critical security challenges organizations face today.
Cybersecurity
SIEM
Network Security
Incident Response
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