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Course Description

[Technology]

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Google's own job-ready curriculum, delivered through NU PACE — built for entry-level careers in tech and business.

πŸ“š TOTAL HOURS: 162 Hrs | πŸŽ“ CEUs: 16.2 CEUs | 🧩 CPL: 3 semester credit hours | πŸ’΅ COST: $189

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Master the foundational concepts taught directly by Google.
  • Apply industry-standard tools through hands-on projects.
  • Build a portfolio of work to show employers.
  • Prepare for entry-level roles in this field — no prior experience required.
  • Earn a globally recognized Google Professional Certificate.

βœ“ Why This Course Is Worth Your Time

  • 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
  • 12-month access from the day you enroll
  • Entry-level skills — no prior experience required
  • No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

πŸ“š Course Sequence

This course contains the following sequence of learning units/modules:

  • Unit/Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Unit/Module 2: Pay It Safe: Manage Security Risk
  • Unit/Module 3: Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
  • Unit/Module 4: Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
  • Unit/Module 5: Assets, Threats, and Deliverables
  • Unit/Module 6: Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
  • Unit/Module 7: Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
  • Unit/Module 8: Put it to work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
  • Unit/Module 9: Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

⏱ How Long It Takes

  • Total course hours: 162 Hrs

πŸ† What You'll Earn

  • Certificate of Completion after finishing all course requirements.
  • 16.2 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units
Stackable for Course Credit

🧩 Stack Your Learning Toward a Degree

This Course is eligible for credit for prior learning (CPL), allowing completed coursework to apply toward select undergraduate or graduate degree programs at National University.

  • Earn credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity through the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology.

For more information and next steps, contact PACE@nu.edu.

🏒 Industry-Recognized Certification

This Course prepares learners for and includes a recognized industry certification aligned to workforce requirements and should be evaluated for your state requirements.

πŸ“‹ Requirements To Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer and internet skills.

πŸ“… Access Timing

Learners will:

  • Get access to this course approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
  • Have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

πŸ’΅ Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.

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Enrollment Information

Course
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Schedule
Self-Paced
Format
Online  
Course Fee
Tution non-credit $189.00
CEUs
16.2 CEUs
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