I used the Google cybersecurity certificate to prepare me for Security +. It served it's purpose. I ended up landing a job as a network tech for a gov contractor.
It's debatable how much preparation the Google Cybersecurity Certificate even provides towards the Security+ because it's so surface-level. That said, it's great to see that you kept moving onto a higher-level objective.
@henryijeoma In the US, if you want to work for the government, you're going to need Security + to work in IT. You need a cert that satisfies DoD 8570 IAT Level II and Sec+ does just that. My employer assessed that I'd be a good fit as a network tech then move me to their SOC after I learn their system. Starting pay is 68k.
I've almost completed it, currently at the end of 7th course (Python). I've had a exposure to Linux before. Just like you said, Except python (course 7) most of the Google cyber security course doesn't focus or show or teach on actual applications that we'd use. But what i CAN say is i'd rather have this than having aimlessly looking around without direction. and it did and DOES help me get confidence to go further. I just view it as first step, that's all.
I wish you had found me earlier; then, you wouldn't be "aimlessly looking around without direction" since I spell out a roadmap in my free eBook! Regardless, at the end of the day, the information isn't somehow going to hurt you long-term, so if you're already completing the course, finish it and keep moving.
I came in here just to say Google’s course is one of the main reasons I passed my Security+. I received a high score too. So if your planning on taking the Security+ take Googles course first
You're welcome to voice your opinion, and certainly, getting through the Security+ is an excellent career milestone. I like to compare the Google Cybersecurity certificate to being at a restaurant where they give you bread or chips and salsa before you even get an appetizer, but the restaurant doesn't actually offer the appetizer, main meal, or dessert....this gives you something to snack on, but there's a lot of ground to make up to actually pass something like the Security+.
Same dude. Got a 784 on Sec+. I was able to switch from the mental health field to IT within 2 months after getting sec+. Now I'm working on getting CYSA+
You had asked for us to comment on why we wanted to get into cyber security. I'm a former software developer, roughly from 1991 - 2012 ... as you can tell, I'm on the older side of people thinking of this industry, and I am very interested in the cyber security career. I was studying about a year ago for the Security+ certification, and convinced myself that having that on my resume would not be enough to get my foot in the door, and did not take the exam. Now, I'm ready to spend some money and try to get that door opened, even though I have a '6' in the first digit of my age. 😀
Are you looking to leverage your existing knowledge and still work in a development-type area? If so, areas like Application Security and Cloud can leverage your existing skills more than other areas. That said, I always recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because I've provided a roadmap of the skills and certifications that you should have in general for the career field.
@@JonGoodCyber good question! Doesn't have to be me building things ... I'd be happy doing the defense. That said, I will look at the roadmap and the App Security and Cloud. Big thank you to you, Jon! 🏆
My vote is clearly for Google Cybersecurity Certificate ... and nobody paid me for that :) Explanation: in my opinion Google Cybersecurity Certificate is actually good as an entry-level training. Outside of US, Comptia Security+ isn't that popular and highly demanded. In my country Google certificate training costs 14$ (still cheap in US - 49$/month less expensive what Sec+ costs, 400$) and you get comparable knowledge as Security+ . In fact, Google Cybersec has hands-on which Security+ doesn't. This is a huge plus for Google certificate. We can discuss how in-depth or not those hands-on are, but hey, this is entry level cert.
You're welcome to your opinion; however, you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings, among many other reasons, some of which are stated in this video review. Your statement about the Security+ not having hands-on is actually false. Plenty of tools and technologies are covered by the exam objectives. That means if you do not get hands-on experience, that is either a function of ignoring the exam objectives, a failure on your training provider, or both. Additionally, the hands-on labs inside the Coursera training are not graded for accuracy or completeness and can be easily bypassed, as stated in this review. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Security+ are nowhere near the same caliber of coverage.
@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings" - well, yes, it's new one. Only time will show. "That means if you do not get hands-on experience," - a big majority of Sec+ certified folks have just done video course + probably have read book + practice exams. That applied to 95+% as reddit comtpia's channel and discord channel have demostrated. Sad but true. You're talking about ideal approach of Sec+ certification which included labs which will cost extra 100-200$ and only small percentage of people want to pay for it. While Security+ is only multiple choice + PBQs it's essentially still purely theoretic exam.
@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings" Do you know that a lot of job listings are posted by recruiters that just copy whatever other similar job listings have? Security+ is outdated. The Google Certification by itself will not land you a job, you will need to put in work by doing side projects, build a portfolio, learn various tools like Splunk and others, and it will also help to pair it with other certs. Additionally, you get a 30% off coupon for Security+, and from everything posted online the Google Certification covers a lot of what Security+ covers and then some. So you are getting a 30% off coupon and you are getting prepared for the Security+ cert, with a little more studying you can get both.
@@Crog2 You can't compare an entry-level certificate of completion to an industry-recognized certification that is used in over 90% of security jobs. There's a reason even Google mentions the CompTIA Security+ and gives you a voucher, because they know their certificate is useless in the grand scheme of things. I am currently doing it, because I got access for free through my university and I want the voucher - but even I acknowledge it won't land me no security job. To each their own though.
As I've said in the comments for this video, there are tools and technologies in the Security+ exam objectives, so if you aren't getting that exposure, it's either a failure on the training provider you're using and / or ignoring the exam objectives. Also, from a training program perspective, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate doesn't actually grade or test your performance for the labs, so it's debatable how much value you receive.
@@JonGoodCyber not sure I agree . I deliver bootcamps for Cyber learners with no prior experience in the UK and I can’t think of a better qual for this level of learner. It boils down to where the learners are at .
i've seen ads for these a bunch of times and I've been in a situation where I can do a career change if I wanted to, and I have a slight curiosity in doing cybersecurity. I searched up the course and then decided to check out reviews and looked at yours first because of the ONLY UNSPONSORED in the title. I was totally about to put down some money to do the course up until now. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing and glad that I could help! Remember, it's not necessarily that paid training is a bad thing but this program isn't one that is worth it for most people. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and following the included roadmap.
@@GensUnaSumus09 The advice that I give is backed by both facts and statistics. If you don't believe it, you are more than welcome to go on a job board and search for yourself to find the exact same conclusions. The reality is that I help people break into the industry and fast-track their careers every single day. Also, to imply that my FREE eBook is some scam is ridiculous and very troll-like. I hope you have a better day.
The Google Cybersecurity training offered in partnership with Coursera is one of the best and affordable beginner level certification. I think your review primarily based on your expertise, ignoring this training was ment for absolute beginners. I also noticed your replies of comments here are directing viewers to your online course platform, this in my opinion also contributed to your bias review. Honestly I'm enjoying the content. Again I will like you to show proof of completing the whole course in 4 days because I'm battling this for some months now. Thank you.
You're welcome to your opinion, but even ignoring my objective review, other comments demonstrate that many viewers don't share the same opinion as you and instead support my review. It sounds like you are new to my content, so I recommend watching more of the value that I bring. Still, I help people every day go from zero to Cyber Pro, so I suppose I have a bias toward platforms and options that work as advertised...but your specific comment is wildly inaccurate as it infers something else. Based on your final comment, I'm unsure what led you to believe I was new to the industry. I've posted every completion certificate associated with the Google Cybersecurity Certificate on my LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/in/jongoodcyber/ ) if you want to crosscheck my claims.
i have done this in 3.5 days. I can give you proof :) I enrolled last Fri, Sep 27, 6:58 AM and finished Mon, Sep 30, 11:51 AM. Those dates I copy pasted from the email I got when I enrolled and when I receive the congratulatory email on my last course. Unfortunately I have to pay for certificate which I thought I will not have to :)
Currently half way through the course on the Linux portion. I have been enjoying the amount of knowlegdge i'm soaking in based on this whole course. This for me was the best way to introduce myself in the field as i'm currentlly working in help desk for about 1.5 yeears and looking for the next step. I'm definetly looking forward to using the sec + voucher especially since my employer agreed to pay for the exam with the voucher once I complete this certificate. I am already prepard to study for the 601 after I finish this course. Any advice on what I should be doing now as im going through the course or even after completetion besides taking the sec+ ?
If you're already taking the certificate training, use it for what it is...a basic introduction...and I wouldn't really stop and get caught up on anything. The reality is that it only covers a very small subset of the knowledge that you need for the Security+, and it doesn't do all that great of a job so it's not worth trying to overachieve through it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and looking at the roadmap because if you have gaps in your knowledge right now, the course isn't going to fix that. This will also give you an idea of the skills and certifications that you need for all areas of Cybersecurity. Then I would check out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) where there's a bunch of training and career services to really accelerate your career progression.
I am actually currently taking the Google Cyber security course I'm on the third one which I guess would be course 3... Anyway I greatly appreciate your honest opinion because now I think I should probably lean more towards going ahead and studying for the security plus instead. I can put my valuable money and efforts into that which will get me further than this one would. Again I greatly appreciate your brutal honest opinion and it's helped me see which way I need to go. Thank you sir.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the review! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of skills and certifications. This is the path that anybody trying to get into Cybersecurity should follow.
Interested in google courses on Coursera in general and cyber secruity was one that seemed to be pushed quite a lot, so seeing your truthful evaluation on it is extremely helpful. Thanks Jon you did good :)
Your review is 100% true! When I reviewed the course outline, I was quite surprised that they had SQL and Python as part of their curriculum. While those are nice to have, it's overwhelming for any beginner. Thanks for the real, and honest review. 😎
@@Ameion I'm not sure what you consider "a lot," but it's a relatively small percentage of the overall jobs that ask for it and an even smaller percentage that actually requires it in the job itself. You should be focusing on the things that large percentages of jobs are asking for...not the number of jobs as that doesn't indicate what the market actually wants. Also, I never said that SQL knowledge is bad...it's all about learning the priority knowledge and then filling in the gaps as you go.
I signed up after watching multiple cybersecurity professionals recommending this course as a first step towards cybersecurity career in order to see how you like it. Finished 1 course in 3 days, currently on 2 course. I am gonna do a bootcamp at a local community college.
Certainly, there are plenty of low-risk options if you just want to "try things out" before you invest more time and money into a career field that you might not enjoy. As long as you have the proper expectations, then you'll be fine, but I wouldn't expect a job directly from it. You can find what's expected by employers in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). I'll also caution you about being careful with the resources that you consume (especially the free ones). It's not that there aren't qualified professionals making content, but many highly unqualified people are giving advice, too. Just make sure you research your resources for anything you do or use!
@@RonVik7 When you start the course, the instructors tell you that this program is for absolute beginners and it acts as an intro for other advanced Cybersecurity courses.
I started taking the course. It seemed like a good primer. I'm doing it on weekends and using my weeknights to learn stuff on try hack me. I really like learning in parallel like this. I also enjoy the bite size pieces from thm. I'm hoping that this can be the beginning to a career, but I'm only done with course 4, so halfway through, and I'm going through the junior soc rooms at thm. It's pretty fun though.
Thank you for sharing! Understand that I'm not saying by taking this program that you're going to be a worse professional, but instead it's a matter of the most effective and efficient path based on what you need to be successful, and what will actually make an impact on your career. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. The roadmap provides what I would consider the minimum to be expected of you and of course, you can and should add skills and knowledge beyond that.
Moving from software engineering to cybersecurity so I looked into this cert and found your video. Thank you for going out of the way to look into this cert and complete it yourself! +1 sub from me. def will check your other videos. Mad respect for the unbiased opinion
I'm currently taking the Professor Messer course and have started the Google course as well. I really appreciate these Google courses because they provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity.
As a beginner, nearly any content will feel substantial because the information is all new. My review is based on my substantial experience, success in the career field, and significant career coaching/mentorship of other successful professionals, focusing on what you need to succeed. My advice is to help people accelerate their career progression, so although those things may slow down your progression, at least initially, you can certainly recover in the long run. I recommend checking out my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of the skills and certifications employers expect to see in qualified candidates.
I’m in course seven and everything you said in on par with my experience thus far. I would have enjoyed more in depth analysis of packets but I’ll have to get that from Chris Greer vids. At this point I’m just gonna finish it. It was something to do during summer so my interests wouldn’t wane. Now that classes have resumed it’s an afterthought compared to my college courses. Thanks for your valuable insight.
I'm glad that you learned more than your bootcamp, and although that means in comparison it's better than your bootcamp, that doesn't mean that it's then a "good" or the "best" choice. Make sure that once you finish you complete the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because that's ultimately what will be expected.
Lol my first video wasn't sponsored because we couldn't come to terms so I just released it anyways 😂 You definitely need to heavily augment the cert to get a job, but I think it provides great theory in general. Great video!
Josh when are you going to start posting again would love to hear updates on both your courses and the outlook and what jobs to look out for with cuts occurring in certain areas and for people transitioning from a non tech job.
I became suspicious when I started getting a ton of correspondence for me to sponsor content about the certificate, and I just couldn't do it after simply a surface-level analysis before completing the program. The truth is that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase for a career and, as stated, wouldn't be enough on its own. I'd love to see the churn number for students because it drops off significantly at around course 3 or 4, and by the end, there is a very small percentage of students still around.
@@JonGoodCyber I'm about to wrap up course 6 and i'm sure you've got very valid reasons and the experience to back up your critique of the course. But i must say, respectfully, your video was a little harsh. The course belongs in the trash? i think you may be overlooking the fact that those of us who were not scientifically inclined to capture the basics in school found this course intriguing and captivating enough to dive into this field as it teaches in small bursts of knowledge which aren't intimidating which i believe is one of their main objectives is to create both interest and some foundational knowledge. Cybersecurity is already a complex field on its own and its providing a way out for many people stuck in their dead end careers. I like that you do offer alternatives but your video does deflate beginners a bit, but i acknowledge the art behind "contrarian thinking" especially on TH-cam. Your video generally provides a bit of a purist tone, like a doctor or professor advising med students about the herculean task ahead of them maybe thats the reality so i can appreciate that. Just want to encourage others not to be dissuaded, a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. I think its still a great course perhaps that no employers request it shouldn't be the ultimate measure of utility.
@@calisthenicarts312 The problem is there are so many things in cybersecurity that you can do. This course def help me with what I wanted to do in cybersecurity but by no mean can you get a job with this course alone. For a beginning looking into cybersecurity this is a great course to start with and then branch out to the field of choice.
6:30 minor correction that the 6 month estimate is based on 7 hours per week. If one were to study 7 hours per day, that'd almost a full time job lol and they'd complete the course in about 3-4 weeks.
Not a huge deal just a minor slip in wording but you are correct. They provide how many hours of training the course provides so it's fairly easy to do the math depending on how much time somebody wants to dedicate.
Thank you! Amazing video. I started the course trying to absorb every little thing but have came across other courses that seem a lot better for beginners. So now I’m just flying through the google cert to save money. To have the certification on my resume while I complete a proper course that will actually teach me the skills I need. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! I definitely recommend checking out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ), if you are looking for additional training options.
Google definitely oversells these courses. I took the Data Analytics course and it barely scratched the surface and in no way, shape, or form did it get me career ready. I decided to take the Google Cyber one since it gets you prepped for the Security+ cert. What are your thoughts on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate offered by Coursera?
I to the MS security course and the google one, the MS one covers a lot of the same ground but also feels super marketing heavy this time with a focus on Azure/AD and other MS products, but it does sort of go through Azure/AD 101 which is very important and something that the google course skips over completely.
From a job market standpoint, you still have a similar issue where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.
Got my attention now. So many cybersecurity experts on here, it's good to identify someone who is straight forward and doesn't blow smoke. Appreciate your honest review!!!
WATCH THE ENTIRE REVIEW. Finally a good and direct review. Windows is not getting phased out anytime during my lifetime. There needs to be major focus on Windows.
Man, i just graduated with my bachelor's degree in cyber security (miami) and i started studying for my security+ 601. I started google cyber security professional cert because i felt school didnt teach me anything and now im at my witts end about what to do. I just want a decent entry level job to learn what i was actually learning to love.
I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where you'll find a lot of answers to the questions you're having right now and the path to take.
Yeah cybersecurity is kinda a pointless degree tbh. Most employers want certs and experience. You wouldve been better off with the A+ qnd help desk and get the network and sec+ while working. I'm getting a compsci degree but getting those certs just to keep my options open
@@Matt-jc2ml I wouldn't say that a cyber degree is pointless, but the reality is that almost all degrees aren't cutting-edge, so you'll need to learn more and develop specific skills as your career evolves. One could also argue that a Comp Sci degree is fairly useless for most non-development jobs if we were going based purely on curriculum but there's a lot more to the value of a degree than just the courses that you took.
What annoys me is that some people who have zero knowledge in IT and cybersecurity, want to land a job within 3 to 6 months, most even don't bother working in the technical skills related to the cybersecurity path they want to pursue.
I don't blame the individuals for that, and is instead a result of so many "influencers" and marketing efforts setting unrealistic/false expectations. In fact, I get a ton of viewers and community members that find my content after listening to so much of the bad advice out there wishing they would have found me sooner.
It's very focused on Microsoft offerings, which, in many cases, might be more realistic. That said, you don't get as wide of exposure, so there are pros and cons to that. From an employer demand standpoint, the Microsoft version is also not in high demand.
The value of this cert or any form of knowledge depends on your goal. If your goal is to get a job in security, the probability of doing that solely by completing a cert that takes a relatively short amount to complete is minimal. However, if you're looking for a base level of knowledge to build upon or if you're not certain security is right for you, the Google cert is fantastic. It's just not magic.
Certainly goals vary by the individual and should always be a major driver in the decisions that anybody makes. That said, most people aren't looking for such an "appetizer" type program like this and this program isn't the most effective and efficient path to reach the majority of peoples goals. Don't mistake this information for me saying that somehow this information will hold you back in the long term, but I specialize in fast tracking careers with the most effective and efficient path possible, because that's what people want...so that's what my advice is geared towards.
Yep already mentioned several times but not a big deal. They state it right on the page and the amount of hours covered, but also everybody's timeline is going to vary anyways. Thanks for watching!
@@JonGoodCyber I’m new to cybersecurity looking to start a career as a SOC Analyst what online course would you recommend for somebody like me with no experience and working a full time job. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
@@ruggiero1206 I recommend that anybody looking to break into cybersecurity grab my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and check out the included roadmap.
Remember that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is considered a lower level credential than the Security+, so I recommend continuing onto higher level certifications.
Thank you for this video. Now, can you please make a video on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate?? I would like a to do a comparison. I have no IT skills. I plan on taking the Google cybersecurity certificate next month and make my way up to sec+, cisco cyberops, BTL1, Cysa+, Casp+, etc...you can notice I haven't mentioned anything about A+ or Network+. That's because I have been told the google cert would give me all the foundational network skills I need. Also, the 30% voucher they offer for the sec+ is appealling.
If I have enough interest, I will certainly look at it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of certifications and skills. Also, you will absolutely not have enough foundational networking knowledge from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate...again see the roadmap for what I recommend.
This is a great video john. My brother just started this course and I wanted to learn more about it. I am currently taking the cybersecurity specialist course at UNLV. And it's a way deeper dive then Google
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! As you pointed out, the Google program is very surface-level introductory information that by no means actually prepares you to do the job. I would rather see people spend their time more effectively and efficiently, but the good news is that even if somebody takes the program, I can still help them get to where they want to go.
You legit guy. So many talk without actually taking the course! I tried the course but abandoned it, did not like it for many reasons. Thanks for your honesty you earned a subscriber.
It's very unlikely to get an interview based on any certification and it's even less likely that you would get a job from one. There is no way in today's job market that you'll be a very competitive candidate on a single certification alone, especially something that employers don't care about and aren't asking for. Generally speaking, the easier something is to complete in this career field, the less valuable it is unless an employer is specifically asking for it with good reason.
As a beginner, the course is perfect to get to your feet in cybersecurity at all. Just brings some light on the career path really. But if you already have basic knowledge and already have other certs, then the Google cert will be no use to you of course!
The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase of a career journey. If there weren't other more advantageous options that you could jump directly into without going through this program, then it might seem more reasonable. A very high percentage of people are ditching this course less than halfway through, so that should give you insight into what beginners think, and that's assuming you ignore the insight from somebody who's been doing this stuff for a long time (me). How do I know people are quitting? The discussion forums are part of the requirements, and there's a huge drop-off in the amount of posts.
@@JonGoodCyber Agreed cause To be honest, i am halfway through the course. And i am about to ditch it as well lol. I see what they mean. The first half of the course is great to learn terms and stuff, but after like course 5, they kinda do recaps on the previous courses and it’s all the same stuff now. Just said in different ways. What do you recommend i start next? I’m new to cybersecurity. But I’m not sure if i should start the comptia A+ or go straight for the security+. Also finishing the Google cyber cert for the 30% off on the security+ is the real reason why people even finish the course tbh. I just don’t like to waste time lol
I'm just past the halfway point and I'm just trying to get through it. It is boring but I do like the labs. Rather learn more hands on. But do the report labs actually matter in the real world?
@@JonGoodCyber There is a huge drop off because the SQL section is a massive Pain in the rear. Not becasue the course is bad. I have been a network admin for 12 years and a IT technician prior, and I liked it as refreshers, and loved the python section thought it well done. I agree its worthless to get a job with, but its great study for sec+ sec+ discount for 1 dollar, if you get the month for a dollar and do the Cert, and it shouldnt take longer than that. I did it in 2 weeks taking my time. If your going to study for Sec+ anyway, why not learn some python and get a discount?
@@kyshawntv6285 I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. Certainly, if you can get through the program to get the discount voucher, it might be worth it, but then again, what's your time worth? It doesn't seem to be a big enough incentive for most to finish the program, but I wouldn't argue with you if you wanted to save money.
I took and completed it only because you get a 30% discount for the Security+. It took me only 1 month and saved me roughly $100. Still needed alot of additional work though to study for the exam.
Don't you mean a discount on the Security+? I'm certainly not saying that going through the program will hinder your career outlook, but like a lot of things, you have to evaluate each situation's pros and cons.
Thanks for this, I’m currently on Course 3 & i feel like I’m haven’t really learned too much… just a bunch of definitions they’re cramming into my head. I also believe there’s no way this is “professional” it seems super basic knowledge, I do plan on further expanding my knowledge after it though. Perhaps a associates degree & there’s places near me that offer 11mon actual irl training hands on at this one base I might look into. I’m still enjoying it though because I’m 25 and just now realizing I enjoy tech a lot & want to do something in the industry & cyber really has me excited.
Awesome and thank you for sharing! Ultimately if you can get a job in IT or Cybersecurity and start learning the necessary skills, you'll be making solid progress towards your goals.
You're welcome! Often, people don't have the proper expectations of a degree program due to a variety of reasons that aren't always self-imposed. Looking at the bigger picture for most people, having an affordable degree is always better than not having a degree when it comes to the job market...so don't be discouraged and learn as much as you can!
I'll definitely take a look into it. For a high-level review though, you still have a similar issue with the job market where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.
I’m 35 years old. I haven’t worked in 3 years because I was in a coma for 3 months back in 2021. I want to start a new career in technology. Will Coursera be good for me?
I recommend that anybody trying to get into IT or Cybersecurity should follow the roadmap included in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). This will give you the foundation you need to go into any area that you enjoy.
That's assuming you complete the course and get the voucher in under 2 months. Even as somebody who knows this stuff, it took quite a bit of time to get through the courses. I did condense a lot of it into a short period of time but that's not normal for somebody new to cybersecurity.
I think google course serves it's role perfect. It won't land you a job, but it probably the best intro for a newbie in cybersecurity, and is good prep leading into the first real cert that holds some weight, sec+
The primary goal of certifications is to get you an interview/job, plain and simple. If somebody wants to take the program, that's completely fine, but at least after this video, they'll be aware of the problems with the program. Additionally, going from this program to the Security+, doesn't resolve significant knowledge/skill gaps and isn't a path I would endorse. Too often today, beginners are looking for a single program that gives them everything they need immediately instead of doing the things that actually work and will prepare them for the career field.
Similar in how a lot of people see the CISSP a mile wide and an inch deep in content, but with this, I would say at best, this is only a half a inch deep. I will say for a person that is inquisitive, it left me wanting to learn more. Not going over Windows and AD is something I realized I should have learned before even being exposed a threat, vulnerability, or risk, incident response, wireshark, python ect. I always felt it should have been redone and behave like the BTL1 cert operates in being lab heavy in all their courses.
I don't really expect an entry level certification to go very deep into the topics but this certificate definitely has a long ways to go in many areas.
My issue with it, normally buy the instructors study guide and take notes inside the book. Only in section 1, I seem to be writting everything down. The best part is the readings.
There is a fine line between taking detailed notes and writing everything down. Notes should not be an exact replica of what you read or learned; instead, they should be an easy place to reference if you need to study or refresh on certain topics. Most people don't take good enough notes to be usable, at least beyond the short term, and very few take too many notes.
I did it in just 4 weeks with no prior cybersecurity knowledge but although I did have some programming knowledge and I did like how they used Python. Everything was good for someone with little or no knowledge in the field but it does open doors to study for sec+
Everybody will have a different experience but this review is not only based on going through the course, but also with the insight of substantial Cybersecurity career and certification experience. I always aim to provide the most effective and efficient path where you get exactly what you need and will use.
It's not just about a single certification if you want to be a competitive/qualified candidate. I recommend looking at the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which is what you will be expected to have/know by employers.
I agree. I tried to keep my review as honest as possible for people just starting out in cyber However like you stated the lack of depth in areas and why windows wasn’t covered as it should have is a bigger issue. It also didn’t make sense to me to mention the cissp to people who can’t qualify to take it lol Good video
Thanks for watching! Honestly, I'm just so disappointed in some of the poor choices that Google made for this program. A company with hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue and what they claim to be the smartest and brightest, yet this is the best they came up with.
@@JonGoodCyber yeah I think it was a good first attempt. I think the main issue is making it so broad. They should just have longer courses geared at different domains
Thanks for your honesty. Too many influencers hawk these courses and I'm glad you called it out. Whenever someone shoves a course in my face, I click away from the video.
Glad it was helpful! It's not that somebody creating a course is somehow inherently bad, but in the wider landscape of the Internet, it's gotten really out of control with garbage information/training.
Well I think the google cyber certificate is one of the best as I have taken a A few months of this certs, it touched on thing other certs or courses never touched
My insight comes from significant industry experience and achieving many recognized certifications but it's up to you if you want to receive the information. I'm not sure which certifications that you've taken but any of the choices that I would recommend absolutely cover the content included in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and beyond.
I chat GPT’d this course in my current role (Systems Administrator) and leveraged it for a raise. I’m currently studying for my CISSP but needed a little bonus on my yearly review lol
If your employer is valuing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate enough to give you a raise, get as much legitimate money from them as possible because they clearly don't know what's up.
I've been researching a career change into cyber for a few weeks now and I've yet to encounter anyone knowledgeable and credible who's #1 sponsored or #2 hasn't demonstrated that they haven't taken any of the courses they're reviewing. After years in a certain area in the military, it's somewhat easy to spot a BSer fairly early in some of these videos. You mentioned that this cert belongs in the "trash" but I didn't catch your recommendation(s) as a better alternative to newbies looking to get started
Given that I have significant experience in the industry and with certifications, I didn't necessarily need to take the program to evaluate it based on the content covered and the employability impact. Still, it certainly allows me to talk about the student experience aspect. You can find all my recommendations in my eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) for anybody trying to start working or break into Cybersecurity from a related field.
@JonGoodCyber OK. At first glance, and maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you're selling something, which is probably why I didn't hear you mention any alternatives to the Google cert path. I'll take some time this weekend and go through your play lists. I'm trying to develop a plan to be prepared for a career change from transportation logistics into cyber by the end of Feb '24. Thanks for the reply
I absolutely have training and career services that people can enroll in based on the path I recommend, but it has nothing to do with the review itself. If people don't want to use my offerings, that's their choice, but the path is available to all and should still be used regardless.
I've started the Cybersecurity course, had to take a break due to personal reasons, but I am hoping to finish it soon. From what I have seen in it, it's fairly good. Although I have no cybersec background. Maybe this video isn't sponsored by Google but seems like it's affiliated with a course that is a direct competitor. I think lots of people think this is an ALL IN ONE cert, although it says in the description that it was built alongside CompTIA as an intro for people with no background and want to take the security+ cert. which is the main reason I am taking this one just to get BASIC knowledge so that I can take that, along with other studying, and attempt security+. (also apparently you get a discount for it lol) I will hopefully be back shortly with an update once I finish the course :D
Good luck, and hopefully, whatever caused the break is behind you! When you're a new or aspiring professional, one of the challenges is that all knowledge seems good, but you don't have the context from experience to see what you actually end up using. That said, you should use what employers list in job postings to help drive your learning and development. Ultimately, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate isn't something employers are asking for; it just takes a simple job search to validate what I'm saying. Google unnecessarily focuses on very introductory things as if people can't handle certain concepts. In contrast, Cyber Training Pro focuses on giving you the most effective and efficient path possible, going from zero knowledge/skills to a fully proficient professional. I wouldn't call them competitors because Google is really targeted at people who are very unsure if they want to get into the career field, but past that point, you would want to turn to Cyber Training Pro to get the actual training and advice required.
Totally understand and as you progress in your journey, more options become available based on budget and for other reasons. The CIA triad is a fundamental concept for Cybersecurity, so it is definitely covered. Think of the Google course as scratching the surface where they briefly talk about some topics to give you a "taste," however the Cyber Training Pro course covers information at a deeper level instead of just briefly mentioning topics. As far as prep for the Security+, you will definitely have to do more studying after the Google program whereas the Cyber Training Pro course is built specifically to prepare you based on the exam objectives.
I always recommend checking the description of my videos because there will always be resources related to the content. You can find the path I recommend in my free eBook's roadmap for skills and certifications ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
Sir i am from India will this certificate valid for indians, can indian students do it, and what others degrees should i have to do with it, please reply me
The information I provide in this video is true regardless of where you are located as it applies to the entire career field. I recommend visiting my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've provided many resources to answer your initial questions and help you begin your journey.
I always recommend visiting my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which provides several resources including my free eBook that discusses that question and more!
I really appreciate this candid review. I was thinking of taking this course as a refresher before diving into my Sec+ studies since I got a month of Coursera for $1. I'm thinking I'll apply that effort in another direction.
Ya I took it as study material for the Sec+, he is being a little harsh and basing this review on "you wont get a job with this alone" which ya clearly, but as Security+ study material and some python, its great. They also say to not take this without the other google certs that already teach windows and networking, so thats a large aspect of him saying this sucks, but he is ignoring that aspect. They assume knowledge from the other certs that they tell you to take first.
@@cyberlocc the website and all the marketing around the Google Cybersecurity Certificate absolutely infers that the certificate alone can lead to a job. Tell Google and Coursera to stop pushing that narrative the way they are, but until then, the statement is accurate. They say no such thing about requiring any prerequisite knowledge going into the course. Google FAQ ( grow.google/certificates/cybersecurity/ ) Q: Who is the Cybersecurity Certificate for? A: You! No prior cybersecurity experience or specific knowledge is required. All you need is an interest in solving puzzles, investigating, and helping others. Coursera FAQ ( www.coursera.org/google-certificates/cybersecurity-certificate ) Q: What background knowledge is necessary? A: No background knowledge or experience in the field of cybersecurity necessary.
Yea I already knew most of the things that’s on this cert and I 100% don’t believe that you can’t get a job off this but I have to see for myself when ever my contract ends.
From what I've seen, the small amount of people able to land a job after this are very entry level positions in IT Support or help desk. Although getting into a tech-related job is great, there are certainly more efficient and effective ways to do it.
Thanks for this. I just finished the Sec+ training vid (Cert tbd). This GCP was next. I heard so much good out of it but this honest review saved me time and $$, 2 resources in short supply lately.
Good evening Jon! Good video; I agree with you that there were a ton of reviews which had what felt like a layer of bias lol The Security+ discount is something worth mentioning but overall I agree with your points! Keep up the good work!
I never said the SQL information was "terrible" as you put it. The bigger issue is where you'll focus and the prioritization of skills and knowledge given the audience of the program. SQL has been around for nearly 50 years so there's a ton of information out there to learn it. A good place to start is W3Schools ( www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp ).
Thanks Jon! I thought the same thing, when the clowns started pushing that certification. No employer is asking for that certification but they push it like it’s the best thing that ever came out. Since your doing this one how about doing simplelearn courses too. There is a TH-camr who says they are the top ten courses and certifications. I told her no employer ever ask or heard of that crap!. Thanks again
When I searched in LinkedIn for mainstream cybersecurity jobs as well, I often see CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CCNA as the top 3. Never seen this certificate except from sponsored TH-camrs. 🤑
I highly recommend sticking to the training and courses that are proven to work and valued by employers. Too often people are looking for the new "magic course" but they almost never move the needle like people are hoping. Take training because it will help education you AND help you make career progress.
I always recommend beginning with my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) as that has the resources to begin your journey. I also recommend Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) as a training and career services provider.
Honestly, there are better methods that are either free (i.e., TH-cam) or very low-cost (Udemy) if you want to test the waters without spending much time. Somebody starting out will likely take a few months or more to work through this program and not get much in return. That's $100 that you can definitely spend more wisely.
@@JonGoodCyber Well the problem is that those who are new to IT wouldn't know what to search and where to search. The Google cybersec course provides all the info and materials needed, in a single course. Its free actually if you apply for financial Aid. Tbh i have never payed for a single course on coursera.
I took the IT fundamentals course provided by coursera as I don’t have any certificates yet I’ve been in my MSP lvl 1 tech role for a year and want to move on to a specialization i picked cybersecurity and have no idea which certs I should go with there being soc, sec, cissp, and all kinds of roles while I think if your an absolute beginner and no nothing about computer I do think the fundamentals is a good start as a supplement with studying for comptia a+ security+ or network and possibly a ccna.
I never said that the fundamentals weren't necessary but somewhere along the way, there is this misconception that fundamentals means everything has to be stripped down to an extremely basic level. The reality is that there is a ton of entry-level focused training that has worked for years, however, the real issue is that people aren't doing the additional things to make themselves more competitive...and with a lot more competition trying to enter the career field, it becomes a more difficult task to stand out.
@@JonGoodCyber I agree that there are a lot of entry level training courses/programs available I think there is a lot of not a very general or laid out path for specializations as there are tons and tons of different certifications. What are your thoughts on getting into cyber security and where would one start or should start?
@@The_Egg_Studio Specializations mean little to nothing when you're first starting out. It's almost like trying to put the roof on a house that has no base/foundation. As you gain experience and knowledge, you naturally start to lean towards a certain type of job, and that's when you start diving deeper into an area and not wider. The early stages are the same regardless of the path that you want to pursue and it's all documented in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
if a person already did that course, what would you recommend they do afterwards, also lets say a person already found a job in that field, would you still recommend other type of education to follow up on?
I recommend following the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) for anybody wanting to get into the career field or to set themselves up for success. If you've been lucky and already landed a job that's great, but if that's all you've done, you haven't actually built a strong enough foundation to thrive in the career field. These kinds of situations are uncommon and they do happen every once in a while, but if you don't resolve the major knowledge/skill gaps in your foundational knowledge, you are likely to hit a wall quickly because you won't be able to answer basic questions or solve basic problems. We also see this with people who go for the Security+ as the first thing that they do so don't be scared, but knock out the roadmap ASAP to avoid any problems.
@Jon Good, what you advise is the best and cost effective means to acquire the right knowledge and skill to break into the cybersecurity industry as a newbie
You can find the path that I recommend in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). The skills and certifications that I list are the foundation of what's expected regardless of the area of cybersecurity that you want to work.
If you're looking for a general introduction, it really doesn't matter much about what you take because you aren't trying to build the required professional skills. If I were in that situation, I would look on Udemy for a course, or you can continue working through free videos on TH-cam from myself and others. Either way, I wouldn't be spending much money if that's your only intention. If you are actually interested in working in the career field, you'll want to follow my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
@@JonGoodCyber yeah, the goal is to prepare myself to start learning skills to enter the field, but I am starting from scratch. I'll explore the ebook as well. Thank you.
So from where would you suggest to start if Google Cybersecurity Certificate is bad ? I'm 35y and i want to change my career to Cybersecurity ( i have 0 knowledge about it ). What's the steps i should to take to end up with a job in Cybersecurity ? Thank you
So as someone who have zero knowledge and no background in computer science and wanted to learn cybersecurity what do you recommend where should he start from ?and what course he should start with to get all the basic ideas. NEED FOR SOME GUIDANCE
This course alone may not be able to land you a job right away but it will teach you a lot and give you a great foundation to get you started and is affordable. It helped me pass the Security+.
Congrats on passing your Security+! You basically said it yourself by saying the program won't help you land a job, which it will not. I've never had anybody tell me they want training that won't directly impact their employability because it just doesn't make sense from a career perspective. Regardless, if somebody decides to take the program, I'll always be here to help them accelerate their journey and make up for lost time. I don't waste time on past decisions with my students, instead, we look at where you are at currently and how to get where you want to be from there.
If you've already reached that point, you are well beyond the audience they are targeting for the certificate. I don't ever recommend going backwards unless it's to address knowledge gaps or deficiencies...neither of which will be applicable in your situation by going for the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Keep pushing forward...not backwards!
@@JonGoodCyber well I was gonna do that Google cyber security course today cause there’s nothing else to do and I’m feeling lazy but Coursera wants my credit card information 😂 thats all i needed to see to not care anymore especially with the review you gave
@@9bytehub It's very rare these days that anything online with a free trial will just let you in without entering a credit card. They are hoping that you will forget about it if nothing else. Even AWS forces you to enter your credit card information for the free tier so you can use non-free services with little resistance. Anyway, I'm glad I could provide the information you needed to make the decision!
Im looking at taking a google cert or two but im new to the world of computers outsid eif basic use. Where should i start as I wanna get into the IT field.
im almost done with cs50 and want to go into cybersecurity so if i hear correctly people recommend google cybersecurity then security + and then cysa+ ? and in between where can u expect to find a job. I dont have a university degree. Would appreciate an answer
I have no idea what cs50 is, but regardless, you can find my recommendations in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue based on what employers expect you to have/know.
I have several videos on GRC and training for it, but it stands for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. I also recommend beginning with my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
I treated the course as a general introduction to cybersecurity so that I could really confirm I held interest in pursuing it. I had very low expectations for the career group access or even getting any responses on their boards (which was dismal most of the time). But I do feel it served its purpose, and I finished it within about a month so I think I ended up paying the 50 bucks. Wasn't too bad.
Thank you for sharing! The best audience for something like this is really the people who aren't sure if it's the right career field for them, although the lab exercises are more difficult than what makes sense for the audience. That said, much of the marketing leads people to believe it will prepare them for the career field, but it doesn't come close from a proficiency standpoint.
I obtained the certificate myself, but unlike you I don't have the experience you have. I've worked in IT for 6+ years, as well as around 4-5 years in web dev. That said, you're looking at the certificate from the perspective of someone with a lot of experience in Cybersecurity. Currently, I am studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam which I'll take, but I'll also do mock exams for other courses like CompTIA Network+ etc. And from there, I will work with my tutor so I get the knowledge and understanding I need.
My review is based on what's required for somebody just starting their career to be successful from the perspective of a seasoned professional who knows what it takes. I DID NOT review the certificate for somebody already in the career field, which is what you said because that's not the target audience of the certificate. Too often, people try to skip steps/knowledge/skills that are foundational requirements only to find that it hurts them later because they either aren't qualified by missing key items and/or they have to take steps backward to learn what they should already know. I learned many lessons the hard way, so you don't have to, but people are welcome to make the same mistakes and learn for themselves. Either way, I'll still be here to help in your journey.
If I already have security+ is this course still worth doing? Attempting to gain all the certs I can because I only hold an associates degree. My other option would be to obtain a BS.
I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes the roadmap of certifications and skills that anybody trying to get into the career field should follow, as that's what employers will expect. Simply having the Security+ doesn't mean you've satisfied all the required knowledge to that point, as most haven't, but again, that's all addressed in my free eBook.
My part time warehouse job at Fedex pays for courses so I took a 6 month Cyber Security course at a local college but felt that I didn't retain some of the info as I learn best with CBT based training. Full time I work for an ISP that is very Cisco (CCNA), Nokia (NRS1) and basic cloud centric but I would like to break into Cyber. Looking at taking this course then some hand-on ones like Hack the Box....
I recommend using multiple sources (i.e., books, videos, etc.) because you might prefer a certain type of training, but some topics might stick better in your brain from a different method. I always tell people to grab my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of what to learn based on what will be expected in the career field. There's also nothing wrong with doing things in addition to what I've provided.
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I used the Google cybersecurity certificate to prepare me for Security +. It served it's purpose. I ended up landing a job as a network tech for a gov contractor.
It's debatable how much preparation the Google Cybersecurity Certificate even provides towards the Security+ because it's so surface-level. That said, it's great to see that you kept moving onto a higher-level objective.
you got a job with literally just sec+?
@henryijeoma In the US, if you want to work for the government, you're going to need Security + to work in IT. You need a cert that satisfies DoD 8570 IAT Level II and Sec+ does just that. My employer assessed that I'd be a good fit as a network tech then move me to their SOC after I learn their system. Starting pay is 68k.
@@ajramirez77 you think I have a chance, I only have Sec+, no degree though
I did it to, just hope I can also land a job after doing CS50 and offsec Pentestes exames 🤞
The fact that you actually took the course and completed it before giving your opinion says a lot. 👍 +1sub
I'm glad that you liked the content and welcome to the community!
You do not need to take the course to know it's bullshit. But I am glad there is another professional out there speaking the truth.
@@JonGoodCyberSo Which has a better quality cert if Google doesn't have? Thank you
@@amanuelyaynu8333 you can find my recommended path in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
Almost none of them do.
It's crazy. They make money from "clicks/likes" and recycling other channels content.
I've almost completed it, currently at the end of 7th course (Python).
I've had a exposure to Linux before. Just like you said, Except python (course 7) most of the Google cyber security course doesn't focus or show or teach on actual applications that we'd use.
But what i CAN say is i'd rather have this than having aimlessly looking around without direction. and it did and DOES help me get confidence to go further. I just view it as first step, that's all.
I wish you had found me earlier; then, you wouldn't be "aimlessly looking around without direction" since I spell out a roadmap in my free eBook! Regardless, at the end of the day, the information isn't somehow going to hurt you long-term, so if you're already completing the course, finish it and keep moving.
@@JonGoodCyber where can I find your ebook?
@@Alpha1CA it can be found on my website: jongood.com/getstarted/
How does the $699 Troy work from the $199 or 399?
I came in here just to say Google’s course is one of the main reasons I passed my Security+. I received a high score too. So if your planning on taking the Security+ take Googles course first
You're welcome to voice your opinion, and certainly, getting through the Security+ is an excellent career milestone. I like to compare the Google Cybersecurity certificate to being at a restaurant where they give you bread or chips and salsa before you even get an appetizer, but the restaurant doesn't actually offer the appetizer, main meal, or dessert....this gives you something to snack on, but there's a lot of ground to make up to actually pass something like the Security+.
Same dude. Got a 784 on Sec+. I was able to switch from the mental health field to IT within 2 months after getting sec+. Now I'm working on getting CYSA+
@@ajramirez77do you think it's better to go with Google over A+ before prepping for SEC+?
@prostigeMarketing if the cyber course feels too hard start with A+. A+ will give building blocks for Sec+
@@ajramirez77 So what is the route you took to go from mental health to Cybersecurity. I’m looking to do the same thing. Could you help a brother out?
You had asked for us to comment on why we wanted to get into cyber security. I'm a former software developer, roughly from 1991 - 2012 ... as you can tell, I'm on the older side of people thinking of this industry, and I am very interested in the cyber security career. I was studying about a year ago for the Security+ certification, and convinced myself that having that on my resume would not be enough to get my foot in the door, and did not take the exam. Now, I'm ready to spend some money and try to get that door opened, even though I have a '6' in the first digit of my age. 😀
Are you looking to leverage your existing knowledge and still work in a development-type area? If so, areas like Application Security and Cloud can leverage your existing skills more than other areas. That said, I always recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because I've provided a roadmap of the skills and certifications that you should have in general for the career field.
@@JonGoodCyber good question! Doesn't have to be me building things ... I'd be happy doing the defense. That said, I will look at the roadmap and the App Security and Cloud. Big thank you to you, Jon! 🏆
You are young! Gogogo !
My vote is clearly for Google Cybersecurity Certificate ... and nobody paid me for that :)
Explanation: in my opinion Google Cybersecurity Certificate is actually good as an entry-level training. Outside of US, Comptia Security+ isn't that popular and highly demanded. In my country Google certificate training costs 14$ (still cheap in US - 49$/month less expensive what Sec+ costs, 400$) and you get comparable knowledge as Security+ . In fact, Google Cybersec has hands-on which Security+ doesn't. This is a huge plus for Google certificate. We can discuss how in-depth or not those hands-on are, but hey, this is entry level cert.
You're welcome to your opinion; however, you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings, among many other reasons, some of which are stated in this video review. Your statement about the Security+ not having hands-on is actually false. Plenty of tools and technologies are covered by the exam objectives. That means if you do not get hands-on experience, that is either a function of ignoring the exam objectives, a failure on your training provider, or both. Additionally, the hands-on labs inside the Coursera training are not graded for accuracy or completeness and can be easily bypassed, as stated in this review. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Security+ are nowhere near the same caliber of coverage.
@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings" - well, yes, it's new one. Only time will show.
"That means if you do not get hands-on experience," - a big majority of Sec+ certified folks have just done video course + probably have read book + practice exams. That applied to 95+% as reddit comtpia's channel and discord channel have demostrated. Sad but true. You're talking about ideal approach of Sec+ certification which included labs which will cost extra 100-200$ and only small percentage of people want to pay for it. While Security+ is only multiple choice + PBQs it's essentially still purely theoretic exam.
@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings"
Do you know that a lot of job listings are posted by recruiters that just copy whatever other similar job listings have?
Security+ is outdated.
The Google Certification by itself will not land you a job, you will need to put in work by doing side projects, build a portfolio, learn various tools like Splunk and others, and it will also help to pair it with other certs. Additionally, you get a 30% off coupon for Security+, and from everything posted online the Google Certification covers a lot of what Security+ covers and then some. So you are getting a 30% off coupon and you are getting prepared for the Security+ cert, with a little more studying you can get both.
@@Crog2 You can't compare an entry-level certificate of completion to an industry-recognized certification that is used in over 90% of security jobs. There's a reason even Google mentions the CompTIA Security+ and gives you a voucher, because they know their certificate is useless in the grand scheme of things. I am currently doing it, because I got access for free through my university and I want the voucher - but even I acknowledge it won't land me no security job. To each their own though.
@@1zy i landed a cs job with Google certification 🤷
It’s the perfect entry level cert as it is one of the only entry level certs that actually involves significant hands on experience
As I've said in the comments for this video, there are tools and technologies in the Security+ exam objectives, so if you aren't getting that exposure, it's either a failure on the training provider you're using and / or ignoring the exam objectives. Also, from a training program perspective, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate doesn't actually grade or test your performance for the labs, so it's debatable how much value you receive.
@@JonGoodCyber not sure I agree . I deliver bootcamps for Cyber learners with no prior experience in the UK and I can’t think of a better qual for this level of learner. It boils down to where the learners are at .
I agree, one can get this Cert spending very few $ then build from there.
i've seen ads for these a bunch of times and I've been in a situation where I can do a career change if I wanted to, and I have a slight curiosity in doing cybersecurity. I searched up the course and then decided to check out reviews and looked at yours first because of the ONLY UNSPONSORED in the title. I was totally about to put down some money to do the course up until now. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing and glad that I could help! Remember, it's not necessarily that paid training is a bad thing but this program isn't one that is worth it for most people. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and following the included roadmap.
@@GensUnaSumus09 The advice that I give is backed by both facts and statistics. If you don't believe it, you are more than welcome to go on a job board and search for yourself to find the exact same conclusions. The reality is that I help people break into the industry and fast-track their careers every single day. Also, to imply that my FREE eBook is some scam is ridiculous and very troll-like. I hope you have a better day.
The Google Cybersecurity training offered in partnership with Coursera is one of the best and affordable beginner level certification. I think your review primarily based on your expertise, ignoring this training was ment for absolute beginners. I also noticed your replies of comments here are directing viewers to your online course platform, this in my opinion also contributed to your bias review. Honestly I'm enjoying the content. Again I will like you to show proof of completing the whole course in 4 days because I'm battling this for some months now. Thank you.
You're welcome to your opinion, but even ignoring my objective review, other comments demonstrate that many viewers don't share the same opinion as you and instead support my review. It sounds like you are new to my content, so I recommend watching more of the value that I bring. Still, I help people every day go from zero to Cyber Pro, so I suppose I have a bias toward platforms and options that work as advertised...but your specific comment is wildly inaccurate as it infers something else. Based on your final comment, I'm unsure what led you to believe I was new to the industry. I've posted every completion certificate associated with the Google Cybersecurity Certificate on my LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/in/jongoodcyber/ ) if you want to crosscheck my claims.
i have done this in 3.5 days. I can give you proof :) I enrolled last Fri, Sep 27, 6:58 AM and finished Mon, Sep 30, 11:51 AM. Those dates I copy pasted from the email I got when I enrolled and when I receive the congratulatory email on my last course.
Unfortunately I have to pay for certificate which I thought I will not have to :)
Currently half way through the course on the Linux portion. I have been enjoying the amount of knowlegdge i'm soaking in based on this whole course. This for me was the best way to introduce myself in the field as i'm currentlly working in help desk for about 1.5 yeears and looking for the next step. I'm definetly looking forward to using the sec + voucher especially since my employer agreed to pay for the exam with the voucher once I complete this certificate. I am already prepard to study for the 601 after I finish this course. Any advice on what I should be doing now as im going through the course or even after completetion besides taking the sec+ ?
If you're already taking the certificate training, use it for what it is...a basic introduction...and I wouldn't really stop and get caught up on anything. The reality is that it only covers a very small subset of the knowledge that you need for the Security+, and it doesn't do all that great of a job so it's not worth trying to overachieve through it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and looking at the roadmap because if you have gaps in your knowledge right now, the course isn't going to fix that. This will also give you an idea of the skills and certifications that you need for all areas of Cybersecurity. Then I would check out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) where there's a bunch of training and career services to really accelerate your career progression.
@@ahmetbakibasci8070 agreed
I am new to the tech world , and I have so much interest in Cyber Security. Is it ideal for me to start with Coursera ? Please I need urgent help
@@ajaobabajide5558 I recommend checking out the links in my above comment.
man thats ridiculous..most people do help desk for 6 months..max..you did it for way too long..
I am actually currently taking the Google Cyber security course I'm on the third one which I guess would be course 3... Anyway I greatly appreciate your honest opinion because now I think I should probably lean more towards going ahead and studying for the security plus instead. I can put my valuable money and efforts into that which will get me further than this one would. Again I greatly appreciate your brutal honest opinion and it's helped me see which way I need to go. Thank you sir.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the review! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of skills and certifications. This is the path that anybody trying to get into Cybersecurity should follow.
Interested in google courses on Coursera in general and cyber secruity was one that seemed to be pushed quite a lot, so seeing your truthful evaluation on it is extremely helpful. Thanks Jon you did good :)
Thank you for sharing and I'm glad that you found the content helpful!
So a beginners course is basic, omg I never excepted that
Good one...
ikr? lmao.
Lmaooo
it's scam to take your money. anyone can do it 100% with chat gpt or just by using google.
Your review is 100% true! When I reviewed the course outline, I was quite surprised that they had SQL and Python as part of their curriculum. While those are nice to have, it's overwhelming for any beginner. Thanks for the real, and honest review. 😎
Glad it was helpful!
I have been looking for jobs and there are soooooo many jobs in IT that require SQL in my area, like a lot!
@@Ameion Interesting! I hadn't seen SQL as a requirement yet. Python maybe, but mostly for more advanced positions to automate.
@@Ameion I'm not sure what you consider "a lot," but it's a relatively small percentage of the overall jobs that ask for it and an even smaller percentage that actually requires it in the job itself. You should be focusing on the things that large percentages of jobs are asking for...not the number of jobs as that doesn't indicate what the market actually wants. Also, I never said that SQL knowledge is bad...it's all about learning the priority knowledge and then filling in the gaps as you go.
OMG. This. Actually l got stuck at Big Query. ;A; I'm like how?? Kind of fell off from there.
Thanks!
You're welcome and thank you for the Super Thanks! I'm glad that you are enjoying the content and I appreciate the support!
This was the most honest review I've come across thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for your honest review! I'm taking the IT support cert and plan on taking the Cybersecurity one as well. Just to help prepare for the Sec+.
Thanks for sharing! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap to see what I recommend.
I signed up after watching multiple cybersecurity professionals recommending this course as a first step towards cybersecurity career in order to see how you like it. Finished 1 course in 3 days, currently on 2 course. I am gonna do a bootcamp at a local community college.
Certainly, there are plenty of low-risk options if you just want to "try things out" before you invest more time and money into a career field that you might not enjoy. As long as you have the proper expectations, then you'll be fine, but I wouldn't expect a job directly from it. You can find what's expected by employers in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). I'll also caution you about being careful with the resources that you consume (especially the free ones). It's not that there aren't qualified professionals making content, but many highly unqualified people are giving advice, too. Just make sure you research your resources for anything you do or use!
@@RonVik7 When you start the course, the instructors tell you that this program is for absolute beginners and it acts as an intro for other advanced Cybersecurity courses.
I started taking the course. It seemed like a good primer.
I'm doing it on weekends and using my weeknights to learn stuff on try hack me. I really like learning in parallel like this. I also enjoy the bite size pieces from thm.
I'm hoping that this can be the beginning to a career, but I'm only done with course 4, so halfway through, and I'm going through the junior soc rooms at thm.
It's pretty fun though.
Thank you for sharing! Understand that I'm not saying by taking this program that you're going to be a worse professional, but instead it's a matter of the most effective and efficient path based on what you need to be successful, and what will actually make an impact on your career. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. The roadmap provides what I would consider the minimum to be expected of you and of course, you can and should add skills and knowledge beyond that.
Hi I’ve got some issues on my thm excercies I don’t know if you can put me through pls..
@@seunalomasojo4957 if you Google the question, there are lots of tutorials on issues people have
Moving from software engineering to cybersecurity so I looked into this cert and found your video. Thank you for going out of the way to look into this cert and complete it yourself! +1 sub from me. def will check your other videos. Mad respect for the unbiased opinion
Glad it was helpful and welcome to the community!
I'm currently taking the Professor Messer course and have started the Google course as well. I really appreciate these Google courses because they provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity.
As a beginner, nearly any content will feel substantial because the information is all new. My review is based on my substantial experience, success in the career field, and significant career coaching/mentorship of other successful professionals, focusing on what you need to succeed. My advice is to help people accelerate their career progression, so although those things may slow down your progression, at least initially, you can certainly recover in the long run.
I recommend checking out my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of the skills and certifications employers expect to see in qualified candidates.
I’m in course seven and everything you said in on par with my experience thus far. I would have enjoyed more in depth analysis of packets but I’ll have to get that from Chris Greer vids. At this point I’m just gonna finish it. It was something to do during summer so my interests wouldn’t wane. Now that classes have resumed it’s an afterthought compared to my college courses. Thanks for your valuable insight.
Thanks for sharing and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Definitely if you're already to course seven, just finish it out and keep moving.
finished this cert and went through chris greer's vids. he is awesome and gives a full masterclass on tcp/IP
I've actually learned more about cybersecurity from Google than from the bootcamp I attended. It's really helpful and resourceful.
I'm glad that you learned more than your bootcamp, and although that means in comparison it's better than your bootcamp, that doesn't mean that it's then a "good" or the "best" choice. Make sure that once you finish you complete the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because that's ultimately what will be expected.
Lol my first video wasn't sponsored because we couldn't come to terms so I just released it anyways 😂
You definitely need to heavily augment the cert to get a job, but I think it provides great theory in general.
Great video!
Josh when are you going to start posting again would love to hear updates on both your courses and the outlook and what jobs to look out for with cuts occurring in certain areas and for people transitioning from a non tech job.
It would be a waste of time, when can use your time to work on certs that maximizes your opportunity for job and skills.
I became suspicious when I started getting a ton of correspondence for me to sponsor content about the certificate, and I just couldn't do it after simply a surface-level analysis before completing the program. The truth is that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase for a career and, as stated, wouldn't be enough on its own. I'd love to see the churn number for students because it drops off significantly at around course 3 or 4, and by the end, there is a very small percentage of students still around.
@@JonGoodCyber I'm about to wrap up course 6 and i'm sure you've got very valid reasons and the experience to back up your critique of the course. But i must say, respectfully, your video was a little harsh. The course belongs in the trash? i think you may be overlooking the fact that those of us who were not scientifically inclined to capture the basics in school found this course intriguing and captivating enough to dive into this field as it teaches in small bursts of knowledge which aren't intimidating which i believe is one of their main objectives is to create both interest and some foundational knowledge. Cybersecurity is already a complex field on its own and its providing a way out for many people stuck in their dead end careers. I like that you do offer alternatives but your video does deflate beginners a bit, but i acknowledge the art behind "contrarian thinking" especially on TH-cam. Your video generally provides a bit of a purist tone, like a doctor or professor advising med students about the herculean task ahead of them maybe thats the reality so i can appreciate that. Just want to encourage others not to be dissuaded, a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. I think its still a great course perhaps that no employers request it shouldn't be the ultimate measure of utility.
@@calisthenicarts312 The problem is there are so many things in cybersecurity that you can do. This course def help me with what I wanted to do in cybersecurity but by no mean can you get a job with this course alone. For a beginning looking into cybersecurity this is a great course to start with and then branch out to the field of choice.
6:30 minor correction that the 6 month estimate is based on 7 hours per week. If one were to study 7 hours per day, that'd almost a full time job lol and they'd complete the course in about 3-4 weeks.
Not a huge deal just a minor slip in wording but you are correct. They provide how many hours of training the course provides so it's fairly easy to do the math depending on how much time somebody wants to dedicate.
Thank you! Amazing video. I started the course trying to absorb every little thing but have came across other courses that seem a lot better for beginners. So now I’m just flying through the google cert to save money. To have the certification on my resume while I complete a proper course that will actually teach me the skills I need. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! I definitely recommend checking out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ), if you are looking for additional training options.
Google definitely oversells these courses. I took the Data Analytics course and it barely scratched the surface and in no way, shape, or form did it get me career ready. I decided to take the Google Cyber one since it gets you prepped for the Security+ cert. What are your thoughts on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate offered by Coursera?
I to the MS security course and the google one, the MS one covers a lot of the same ground but also feels super marketing heavy this time with a focus on Azure/AD and other MS products, but it does sort of go through Azure/AD 101 which is very important and something that the google course skips over completely.
From a job market standpoint, you still have a similar issue where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.
Got my attention now. So many cybersecurity experts on here, it's good to identify someone who is straight forward and doesn't blow smoke. Appreciate your honest review!!!
There's a lot of people talking about cybersecurity but I wouldn't classify many of them as "experts." I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
@@JonGoodCyber For those on the outside, it's a little harder to determine.
The algorithm certainly doesn't help that but now that you've found me, you have a great resource to utilize!
WATCH THE ENTIRE REVIEW. Finally a good and direct review. Windows is not getting phased out anytime during my lifetime. There needs to be major focus on Windows.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the review!
Man, i just graduated with my bachelor's degree in cyber security (miami) and i started studying for my security+ 601. I started google cyber security professional cert because i felt school didnt teach me anything and now im at my witts end about what to do. I just want a decent entry level job to learn what i was actually learning to love.
I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where you'll find a lot of answers to the questions you're having right now and the path to take.
@@JonGoodCyber thanks a lot for that! I know a good amount of theory but if I was to get a job tomorrow I wouldn't know what the heck to do.
Yeah cybersecurity is kinda a pointless degree tbh. Most employers want certs and experience. You wouldve been better off with the A+ qnd help desk and get the network and sec+ while working. I'm getting a compsci degree but getting those certs just to keep my options open
@@Matt-jc2ml I wouldn't say that a cyber degree is pointless, but the reality is that almost all degrees aren't cutting-edge, so you'll need to learn more and develop specific skills as your career evolves. One could also argue that a Comp Sci degree is fairly useless for most non-development jobs if we were going based purely on curriculum but there's a lot more to the value of a degree than just the courses that you took.
@@Matt-jc2ml How do you feel now getting Compsci degree when no one can find a job with it?
I appreciate your feed back on this material and from scanning over some of the content agree with you. Thank You.
Glad it was helpful!
What annoys me is that some people who have zero knowledge in IT and cybersecurity, want to land a job within 3 to 6 months, most even don't bother working in the technical skills related to the cybersecurity path they want to pursue.
I don't blame the individuals for that, and is instead a result of so many "influencers" and marketing efforts setting unrealistic/false expectations. In fact, I get a ton of viewers and community members that find my content after listening to so much of the bad advice out there wishing they would have found me sooner.
Do you have a take on the Microsoft version?
It's very focused on Microsoft offerings, which, in many cases, might be more realistic. That said, you don't get as wide of exposure, so there are pros and cons to that. From an employer demand standpoint, the Microsoft version is also not in high demand.
The value of this cert or any form of knowledge depends on your goal. If your goal is to get a job in security, the probability of doing that solely by completing a cert that takes a relatively short amount to complete is minimal. However, if you're looking for a base level of knowledge to build upon or if you're not certain security is right for you, the Google cert is fantastic. It's just not magic.
Certainly goals vary by the individual and should always be a major driver in the decisions that anybody makes. That said, most people aren't looking for such an "appetizer" type program like this and this program isn't the most effective and efficient path to reach the majority of peoples goals. Don't mistake this information for me saying that somehow this information will hold you back in the long term, but I specialize in fast tracking careers with the most effective and efficient path possible, because that's what people want...so that's what my advice is geared towards.
6:35 small mistake, they say 7 hours a WEEK not per day if you want to complete in 6 months
Yep already mentioned several times but not a big deal. They state it right on the page and the amount of hours covered, but also everybody's timeline is going to vary anyways. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this. You just gained a lot of respect from me for not parroting the typical marketing for this program
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! My goal is always to be honest and transparent with all my content, and this is no different.
@@JonGoodCyber I’m new to cybersecurity looking to start a career as a SOC Analyst what online course would you recommend for somebody like me with no experience and working a full time job. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
@@ruggiero1206 I recommend that anybody looking to break into cybersecurity grab my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and check out the included roadmap.
So what do you recommend for a beginner?
All of my recommendations can be found in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) including a roadmap to follow.
I already passed my sec+ over a year and a half ago. I'm using this as a refresher course to go back over material I haven't looked at in awhile.
Remember that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is considered a lower level credential than the Security+, so I recommend continuing onto higher level certifications.
Thank you for this video. Now, can you please make a video on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate?? I would like a to do a comparison. I have no IT skills. I plan on taking the Google cybersecurity certificate next month and make my way up to sec+, cisco cyberops, BTL1, Cysa+, Casp+, etc...you can notice I haven't mentioned anything about A+ or Network+. That's because I have been told the google cert would give me all the foundational network skills I need. Also, the 30% voucher they offer for the sec+ is appealling.
If I have enough interest, I will certainly look at it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of certifications and skills. Also, you will absolutely not have enough foundational networking knowledge from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate...again see the roadmap for what I recommend.
This is a great video john. My brother just started this course and I wanted to learn more about it. I am currently taking the cybersecurity specialist course at UNLV. And it's a way deeper dive then Google
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! As you pointed out, the Google program is very surface-level introductory information that by no means actually prepares you to do the job. I would rather see people spend their time more effectively and efficiently, but the good news is that even if somebody takes the program, I can still help them get to where they want to go.
You legit guy. So many talk without actually taking the course!
I tried the course but abandoned it, did not like it for many reasons.
Thanks for your honesty you earned a subscriber.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and welcome to the community!
Bigger question can you land a interview just off the certs
It's very unlikely to get an interview based on any certification and it's even less likely that you would get a job from one. There is no way in today's job market that you'll be a very competitive candidate on a single certification alone, especially something that employers don't care about and aren't asking for. Generally speaking, the easier something is to complete in this career field, the less valuable it is unless an employer is specifically asking for it with good reason.
As a beginner, the course is perfect to get to your feet in cybersecurity at all. Just brings some light on the career path really. But if you already have basic knowledge and already have other certs, then the Google cert will be no use to you of course!
The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase of a career journey. If there weren't other more advantageous options that you could jump directly into without going through this program, then it might seem more reasonable. A very high percentage of people are ditching this course less than halfway through, so that should give you insight into what beginners think, and that's assuming you ignore the insight from somebody who's been doing this stuff for a long time (me). How do I know people are quitting? The discussion forums are part of the requirements, and there's a huge drop-off in the amount of posts.
@@JonGoodCyber Agreed cause To be honest, i am halfway through the course. And i am about to ditch it as well lol. I see what they mean. The first half of the course is great to learn terms and stuff, but after like course 5, they kinda do recaps on the previous courses and it’s all the same stuff now. Just said in different ways.
What do you recommend i start next? I’m new to cybersecurity. But I’m not sure if i should start the comptia A+ or go straight for the security+. Also finishing the Google cyber cert for the 30% off on the security+ is the real reason why people even finish the course tbh. I just don’t like to waste time lol
I'm just past the halfway point and I'm just trying to get through it. It is boring but I do like the labs. Rather learn more hands on. But do the report labs actually matter in the real world?
@@JonGoodCyber There is a huge drop off because the SQL section is a massive Pain in the rear. Not becasue the course is bad. I have been a network admin for 12 years and a IT technician prior, and I liked it as refreshers, and loved the python section thought it well done.
I agree its worthless to get a job with, but its great study for sec+ sec+ discount for 1 dollar, if you get the month for a dollar and do the Cert, and it shouldnt take longer than that. I did it in 2 weeks taking my time. If your going to study for Sec+ anyway, why not learn some python and get a discount?
@@kyshawntv6285 I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap.
Certainly, if you can get through the program to get the discount voucher, it might be worth it, but then again, what's your time worth? It doesn't seem to be a big enough incentive for most to finish the program, but I wouldn't argue with you if you wanted to save money.
I took and completed it only because you get a 30% discount for the Security+. It took me only 1 month and saved me roughly $100. Still needed alot of additional work though to study for the exam.
Don't you mean a discount on the Security+? I'm certainly not saying that going through the program will hinder your career outlook, but like a lot of things, you have to evaluate each situation's pros and cons.
@@JonGoodCyber you're right it was the security+
Thanks for this, I’m currently on Course 3 & i feel like I’m haven’t really learned too much… just a bunch of definitions they’re cramming into my head. I also believe there’s no way this is “professional” it seems super basic knowledge, I do plan on further expanding my knowledge after it though. Perhaps a associates degree & there’s places near me that offer 11mon actual irl training hands on at this one base I might look into. I’m still enjoying it though because I’m 25 and just now realizing I enjoy tech a lot & want to do something in the industry & cyber really has me excited.
Awesome and thank you for sharing! Ultimately if you can get a job in IT or Cybersecurity and start learning the necessary skills, you'll be making solid progress towards your goals.
Thanks for your unbiased view. I’m studying bsc cybersecurity, just completed my first ever semester and i feel like i’m getting robbed.
You're welcome! Often, people don't have the proper expectations of a degree program due to a variety of reasons that aren't always self-imposed. Looking at the bigger picture for most people, having an affordable degree is always better than not having a degree when it comes to the job market...so don't be discouraged and learn as much as you can!
Half way through the course. agree most things with you..would you review the microsoft one as well?
Agreed would love your take on the microsoft one as well.
make that a 3 rd behind Yukisome and arto.
I'll definitely take a look into it. For a high-level review though, you still have a similar issue with the job market where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.
I’m 35 years old. I haven’t worked in 3 years because I was in a coma for 3 months back in 2021. I want to start a new career in technology. Will Coursera be good for me?
I recommend that anybody trying to get into IT or Cybersecurity should follow the roadmap included in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). This will give you the foundation you need to go into any area that you enjoy.
The one possible plus for the Google Cyber security is the Sec+ coucher.
That's assuming you complete the course and get the voucher in under 2 months. Even as somebody who knows this stuff, it took quite a bit of time to get through the courses. I did condense a lot of it into a short period of time but that's not normal for somebody new to cybersecurity.
I think google course serves it's role perfect. It won't land you a job, but it probably the best intro for a newbie in cybersecurity, and is good prep leading into the first real cert that holds some weight, sec+
The primary goal of certifications is to get you an interview/job, plain and simple. If somebody wants to take the program, that's completely fine, but at least after this video, they'll be aware of the problems with the program. Additionally, going from this program to the Security+, doesn't resolve significant knowledge/skill gaps and isn't a path I would endorse. Too often today, beginners are looking for a single program that gives them everything they need immediately instead of doing the things that actually work and will prepare them for the career field.
Similar in how a lot of people see the CISSP a mile wide and an inch deep in content, but with this, I would say at best, this is only a half a inch deep. I will say for a person that is inquisitive, it left me wanting to learn more. Not going over Windows and AD is something I realized I should have learned before even being exposed a threat, vulnerability, or risk, incident response, wireshark, python ect. I always felt it should have been redone and behave like the BTL1 cert operates in being lab heavy in all their courses.
I don't really expect an entry level certification to go very deep into the topics but this certificate definitely has a long ways to go in many areas.
My issue with it, normally buy the instructors study guide and take notes inside the book. Only in section 1, I seem to be writting everything down. The best part is the readings.
There is a fine line between taking detailed notes and writing everything down. Notes should not be an exact replica of what you read or learned; instead, they should be an easy place to reference if you need to study or refresh on certain topics. Most people don't take good enough notes to be usable, at least beyond the short term, and very few take too many notes.
I did it in just 4 weeks with no prior cybersecurity knowledge but although I did have some programming knowledge and I did like how they used Python. Everything was good for someone with little or no knowledge in the field but it does open doors to study for sec+
Everybody will have a different experience but this review is not only based on going through the course, but also with the insight of substantial Cybersecurity career and certification experience. I always aim to provide the most effective and efficient path where you get exactly what you need and will use.
What would be a better solution you would suggest?
It's not just about a single certification if you want to be a competitive/qualified candidate. I recommend looking at the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which is what you will be expected to have/know by employers.
I agree. I tried to keep my review as honest as possible for people just starting out in cyber
However like you stated the lack of depth in areas and why windows wasn’t covered as it should have is a bigger issue.
It also didn’t make sense to me to mention the cissp to people who can’t qualify to take it lol
Good video
Thanks for watching! Honestly, I'm just so disappointed in some of the poor choices that Google made for this program. A company with hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue and what they claim to be the smartest and brightest, yet this is the best they came up with.
@@JonGoodCyber yeah I think it was a good first attempt. I think the main issue is making it so broad. They should just have longer courses geared at different domains
Thanks for your honesty. Too many influencers hawk these courses and I'm glad you called it out. Whenever someone shoves a course in my face, I click away from the video.
Glad it was helpful! It's not that somebody creating a course is somehow inherently bad, but in the wider landscape of the Internet, it's gotten really out of control with garbage information/training.
Well I think the google cyber certificate is one of the best as I have taken a A few months of this certs, it touched on thing other certs or courses never touched
My insight comes from significant industry experience and achieving many recognized certifications but it's up to you if you want to receive the information. I'm not sure which certifications that you've taken but any of the choices that I would recommend absolutely cover the content included in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and beyond.
I chat GPT’d this course in my current role (Systems Administrator) and leveraged it for a raise.
I’m currently studying for my CISSP but needed a little bonus on my yearly review lol
If your employer is valuing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate enough to give you a raise, get as much legitimate money from them as possible because they clearly don't know what's up.
I've been researching a career change into cyber for a few weeks now and I've yet to encounter anyone knowledgeable and credible who's #1 sponsored or #2 hasn't demonstrated that they haven't taken any of the courses they're reviewing. After years in a certain area in the military, it's somewhat easy to spot a BSer fairly early in some of these videos. You mentioned that this cert belongs in the "trash" but I didn't catch your recommendation(s) as a better alternative to newbies looking to get started
Given that I have significant experience in the industry and with certifications, I didn't necessarily need to take the program to evaluate it based on the content covered and the employability impact. Still, it certainly allows me to talk about the student experience aspect. You can find all my recommendations in my eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) for anybody trying to start working or break into Cybersecurity from a related field.
@JonGoodCyber OK. At first glance, and maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you're selling something, which is probably why I didn't hear you mention any alternatives to the Google cert path. I'll take some time this weekend and go through your play lists. I'm trying to develop a plan to be prepared for a career change from transportation logistics into cyber by the end of Feb '24. Thanks for the reply
I absolutely have training and career services that people can enroll in based on the path I recommend, but it has nothing to do with the review itself. If people don't want to use my offerings, that's their choice, but the path is available to all and should still be used regardless.
I like your honesty by conpleting 100% of each course.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the content and appreciate that!
I've started the Cybersecurity course, had to take a break due to personal reasons, but I am hoping to finish it soon.
From what I have seen in it, it's fairly good. Although I have no cybersec background. Maybe this video isn't sponsored by Google but seems like it's affiliated with a course that is a direct competitor.
I think lots of people think this is an ALL IN ONE cert, although it says in the description that it was built alongside CompTIA as an intro for people with no background and want to take the security+ cert. which is the main reason I am taking this one just to get BASIC knowledge so that I can take that, along with other studying, and attempt security+. (also apparently you get a discount for it lol)
I will hopefully be back shortly with an update once I finish the course :D
Good luck, and hopefully, whatever caused the break is behind you! When you're a new or aspiring professional, one of the challenges is that all knowledge seems good, but you don't have the context from experience to see what you actually end up using. That said, you should use what employers list in job postings to help drive your learning and development. Ultimately, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate isn't something employers are asking for; it just takes a simple job search to validate what I'm saying.
Google unnecessarily focuses on very introductory things as if people can't handle certain concepts. In contrast, Cyber Training Pro focuses on giving you the most effective and efficient path possible, going from zero knowledge/skills to a fully proficient professional. I wouldn't call them competitors because Google is really targeted at people who are very unsure if they want to get into the career field, but past that point, you would want to turn to Cyber Training Pro to get the actual training and advice required.
@@JonGoodCyber Thank you brother, much appreciated
Totally understand and as you progress in your journey, more options become available based on budget and for other reasons. The CIA triad is a fundamental concept for Cybersecurity, so it is definitely covered. Think of the Google course as scratching the surface where they briefly talk about some topics to give you a "taste," however the Cyber Training Pro course covers information at a deeper level instead of just briefly mentioning topics. As far as prep for the Security+, you will definitely have to do more studying after the Google program whereas the Cyber Training Pro course is built specifically to prepare you based on the exam objectives.
What would be the alternative?
I always recommend checking the description of my videos because there will always be resources related to the content. You can find the path I recommend in my free eBook's roadmap for skills and certifications ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
Thank you for not selling out and telling us the truth.
You're welcome!
Sir i am from India will this certificate valid for indians, can indian students do it, and what others degrees should i have to do with it, please reply me
The information I provide in this video is true regardless of where you are located as it applies to the entire career field. I recommend visiting my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've provided many resources to answer your initial questions and help you begin your journey.
Geez finally a REAL review I thought it would never happen. Thank you 🙏🏽
Glad I could help and you're welcome!
Hey Joh. How are you? What apps, bootcamps, websites and/or tools would you recommend for a beginner?
I always recommend visiting my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which provides several resources including my free eBook that discusses that question and more!
I really appreciate this candid review. I was thinking of taking this course as a refresher before diving into my Sec+ studies since I got a month of Coursera for $1. I'm thinking I'll apply that effort in another direction.
You're welcome and I'm glad that you found the review helpful!
@@a_random_guy2671 Good point. I could plow through this just for the discount.
You really should. 30% off that expensive security + I'd you take it.
Ya I took it as study material for the Sec+, he is being a little harsh and basing this review on "you wont get a job with this alone" which ya clearly, but as Security+ study material and some python, its great.
They also say to not take this without the other google certs that already teach windows and networking, so thats a large aspect of him saying this sucks, but he is ignoring that aspect. They assume knowledge from the other certs that they tell you to take first.
@@cyberlocc the website and all the marketing around the Google Cybersecurity Certificate absolutely infers that the certificate alone can lead to a job. Tell Google and Coursera to stop pushing that narrative the way they are, but until then, the statement is accurate.
They say no such thing about requiring any prerequisite knowledge going into the course.
Google FAQ ( grow.google/certificates/cybersecurity/ )
Q: Who is the Cybersecurity Certificate for?
A: You! No prior cybersecurity experience or specific knowledge is required. All you need is an interest in solving puzzles, investigating, and helping others.
Coursera FAQ ( www.coursera.org/google-certificates/cybersecurity-certificate )
Q: What background knowledge is necessary?
A: No background knowledge or experience in the field of cybersecurity necessary.
Yea I already knew most of the things that’s on this cert and I 100% don’t believe that you can’t get a job off this but I have to see for myself when ever my contract ends.
From what I've seen, the small amount of people able to land a job after this are very entry level positions in IT Support or help desk. Although getting into a tech-related job is great, there are certainly more efficient and effective ways to do it.
Thanks for this. I just finished the Sec+ training vid (Cert tbd). This GCP was next. I heard so much good out of it but this honest review saved me time and $$, 2 resources in short supply lately.
Glad it was helpful!
Is there something you would recommend instead?
All of my recommendations are listed in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) along with other helpful information.
Good evening Jon! Good video; I agree with you that there were a ton of reviews which had what felt like a layer of bias lol The Security+ discount is something worth mentioning but overall I agree with your points! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support!
Where can I get an Introduction to sql if this is so terrible. Time wise I agree but not for the skills it offers
I never said the SQL information was "terrible" as you put it. The bigger issue is where you'll focus and the prioritization of skills and knowledge given the audience of the program. SQL has been around for nearly 50 years so there's a ton of information out there to learn it. A good place to start is W3Schools ( www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp ).
Thanks Jon! I thought the same thing, when the clowns started pushing that certification. No employer is asking for that certification but they push it like it’s the best thing that ever came out. Since your doing this one how about doing simplelearn courses too. There is a TH-camr who says they are the top ten courses and certifications. I told her no employer ever ask or heard of that crap!. Thanks again
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! If I get enough interest, I'll certainly look at the courses.
When I searched in LinkedIn for mainstream cybersecurity jobs as well, I often see CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CCNA as the top 3. Never seen this certificate except from sponsored TH-camrs. 🤑
What about the IBM one on Coursera, have you tried that one?
I highly recommend sticking to the training and courses that are proven to work and valued by employers. Too often people are looking for the new "magic course" but they almost never move the needle like people are hoping. Take training because it will help education you AND help you make career progress.
HOW TO TAKE IT FOR FREE: Check with your library! My library has free access to Coursera, I wouldn't've been able to take the course without it!
You should always take advantage of benefits like that when they are available.
Where do you navigate that "library" ??
@@keletsoMatlalaBouy I just mean my physical local library. As far as I know it applies to all California libraries.
What courses or programs do you suggest for getting training in CyberSecurity?
I always recommend beginning with my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) as that has the resources to begin your journey. I also recommend Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) as a training and career services provider.
This course isnt of any value in the job market but it’ll definitely help you test the water before diving into it.
Honestly, there are better methods that are either free (i.e., TH-cam) or very low-cost (Udemy) if you want to test the waters without spending much time. Somebody starting out will likely take a few months or more to work through this program and not get much in return. That's $100 that you can definitely spend more wisely.
@@JonGoodCyber
Well the problem is that those who are new to IT wouldn't know what to search and where to search. The Google cybersec course provides all the info and materials needed, in a single course. Its free actually if you apply for financial Aid. Tbh i have never payed for a single course on coursera.
What should we take instead????
You can find my recommendations in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
I took the IT fundamentals course provided by coursera as I don’t have any certificates yet I’ve been in my MSP lvl 1 tech role for a year and want to move on to a specialization i picked cybersecurity and have no idea which certs I should go with there being soc, sec, cissp, and all kinds of roles while I think if your an absolute beginner and no nothing about computer I do think the fundamentals is a good start as a supplement with studying for comptia a+ security+ or network and possibly a ccna.
I never said that the fundamentals weren't necessary but somewhere along the way, there is this misconception that fundamentals means everything has to be stripped down to an extremely basic level. The reality is that there is a ton of entry-level focused training that has worked for years, however, the real issue is that people aren't doing the additional things to make themselves more competitive...and with a lot more competition trying to enter the career field, it becomes a more difficult task to stand out.
@@JonGoodCyber I agree that there are a lot of entry level training courses/programs available I think there is a lot of not a very general or laid out path for specializations as there are tons and tons of different certifications. What are your thoughts on getting into cyber security and where would one start or should start?
@@The_Egg_Studio Specializations mean little to nothing when you're first starting out. It's almost like trying to put the roof on a house that has no base/foundation. As you gain experience and knowledge, you naturally start to lean towards a certain type of job, and that's when you start diving deeper into an area and not wider. The early stages are the same regardless of the path that you want to pursue and it's all documented in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
if a person already did that course, what would you recommend they do afterwards, also lets say a person already found a job in that field, would you still recommend other type of education to follow up on?
I recommend following the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) for anybody wanting to get into the career field or to set themselves up for success. If you've been lucky and already landed a job that's great, but if that's all you've done, you haven't actually built a strong enough foundation to thrive in the career field. These kinds of situations are uncommon and they do happen every once in a while, but if you don't resolve the major knowledge/skill gaps in your foundational knowledge, you are likely to hit a wall quickly because you won't be able to answer basic questions or solve basic problems. We also see this with people who go for the Security+ as the first thing that they do so don't be scared, but knock out the roadmap ASAP to avoid any problems.
@Jon Good, what you advise is the best and cost effective means to acquire the right knowledge and skill to break into the cybersecurity industry as a newbie
You can find the path that I recommend in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). The skills and certifications that I list are the foundation of what's expected regardless of the area of cybersecurity that you want to work.
Q: Is there anything comparable or superior to the Google Cert for someome who wants a general introduction into Cybersecurity?
If you're looking for a general introduction, it really doesn't matter much about what you take because you aren't trying to build the required professional skills. If I were in that situation, I would look on Udemy for a course, or you can continue working through free videos on TH-cam from myself and others. Either way, I wouldn't be spending much money if that's your only intention.
If you are actually interested in working in the career field, you'll want to follow my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
@@JonGoodCyber yeah, the goal is to prepare myself to start learning skills to enter the field, but I am starting from scratch. I'll explore the ebook as well. Thank you.
Finally one honest review in youtube
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
Where should we get a online certificate then if not from google?
You can find my recommendations in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap to complete.
@@JonGoodCyber ok I’ll check it out then
So from where would you suggest to start if Google Cybersecurity Certificate is bad ? I'm 35y and i want to change my career to Cybersecurity ( i have 0 knowledge about it ). What's the steps i should to take to end up with a job in Cybersecurity ? Thank you
You'll want to check out my free eBook (linked in the description), which includes a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue.
Very insightful for someone looking to take this certification.
I'm glad that you found the content helpful!
Thank you for this review. I was unimpressed with Google IT Certification, esp. Its module on networking.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for sharing!
So as someone who have zero knowledge and no background in computer science and wanted to learn cybersecurity what do you recommend where should he start from ?and what course he should start with to get all the basic ideas. NEED FOR SOME GUIDANCE
It's all documented in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
@@JonGoodCyber I signed up for your newsletter, but I did not get your ebook.
@@curesnow6493 I recommend trying again and making sure to follow all the instructions provided.
Do you have a video on the Google it support certification?
I do not since it's not really part of my focus, which is cybersecurity.
This course alone may not be able to land you a job right away but it will teach you a lot and give you a great foundation to get you started and is affordable. It helped me pass the Security+.
Congrats on passing your Security+! You basically said it yourself by saying the program won't help you land a job, which it will not. I've never had anybody tell me they want training that won't directly impact their employability because it just doesn't make sense from a career perspective. Regardless, if somebody decides to take the program, I'll always be here to help them accelerate their journey and make up for lost time. I don't waste time on past decisions with my students, instead, we look at where you are at currently and how to get where you want to be from there.
@@JonGoodCyber Good point Mr.Good !
I have my comptia csis certificate im considering this just to stay sharp i guess i dont expect to suddenly increase my pay 20%
If you've already reached that point, you are well beyond the audience they are targeting for the certificate. I don't ever recommend going backwards unless it's to address knowledge gaps or deficiencies...neither of which will be applicable in your situation by going for the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Keep pushing forward...not backwards!
@@JonGoodCyber well I was gonna do that Google cyber security course today cause there’s nothing else to do and I’m feeling lazy but Coursera wants my credit card information 😂 thats all i needed to see to not care anymore especially with the review you gave
@@9bytehub It's very rare these days that anything online with a free trial will just let you in without entering a credit card. They are hoping that you will forget about it if nothing else. Even AWS forces you to enter your credit card information for the free tier so you can use non-free services with little resistance. Anyway, I'm glad I could provide the information you needed to make the decision!
Im looking at taking a google cert or two but im new to the world of computers outsid eif basic use. Where should i start as I wanna get into the IT field.
If you are looking at starting a career, then I highly recommend following the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
im almost done with cs50 and want to go into cybersecurity so if i hear correctly people recommend google cybersecurity then security + and then cysa+ ? and in between where can u expect to find a job. I dont have a university degree. Would appreciate an answer
I have no idea what cs50 is, but regardless, you can find my recommendations in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue based on what employers expect you to have/know.
Sir what is.GRC.. and can grc can help the entry level jobs .in INDIA
I have several videos on GRC and training for it, but it stands for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. I also recommend beginning with my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
Would you recommend for someone who has not the slightest clue of anything cyber security
You can find my recommendations included in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
as a beginner where should i start cyber security
Start with my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which will walk you through beginning your journey!
I treated the course as a general introduction to cybersecurity so that I could really confirm I held interest in pursuing it. I had very low expectations for the career group access or even getting any responses on their boards (which was dismal most of the time). But I do feel it served its purpose, and I finished it within about a month so I think I ended up paying the 50 bucks. Wasn't too bad.
Thank you for sharing! The best audience for something like this is really the people who aren't sure if it's the right career field for them, although the lab exercises are more difficult than what makes sense for the audience. That said, much of the marketing leads people to believe it will prepare them for the career field, but it doesn't come close from a proficiency standpoint.
I obtained the certificate myself, but unlike you I don't have the experience you have. I've worked in IT for 6+ years, as well as around 4-5 years in web dev. That said, you're looking at the certificate from the perspective of someone with a lot of experience in Cybersecurity. Currently, I am studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam which I'll take, but I'll also do mock exams for other courses like CompTIA Network+ etc. And from there, I will work with my tutor so I get the knowledge and understanding I need.
My review is based on what's required for somebody just starting their career to be successful from the perspective of a seasoned professional who knows what it takes. I DID NOT review the certificate for somebody already in the career field, which is what you said because that's not the target audience of the certificate. Too often, people try to skip steps/knowledge/skills that are foundational requirements only to find that it hurts them later because they either aren't qualified by missing key items and/or they have to take steps backward to learn what they should already know. I learned many lessons the hard way, so you don't have to, but people are welcome to make the same mistakes and learn for themselves. Either way, I'll still be here to help in your journey.
If I already have security+ is this course still worth doing? Attempting to gain all the certs I can because I only hold an associates degree. My other option would be to obtain a BS.
I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes the roadmap of certifications and skills that anybody trying to get into the career field should follow, as that's what employers will expect. Simply having the Security+ doesn't mean you've satisfied all the required knowledge to that point, as most haven't, but again, that's all addressed in my free eBook.
My part time warehouse job at Fedex pays for courses so I took a 6 month Cyber Security course at a local college but felt that I didn't retain some of the info as I learn best with CBT based training. Full time I work for an ISP that is very Cisco (CCNA), Nokia (NRS1) and basic cloud centric but I would like to break into Cyber. Looking at taking this course then some hand-on ones like Hack the Box....
I recommend using multiple sources (i.e., books, videos, etc.) because you might prefer a certain type of training, but some topics might stick better in your brain from a different method. I always tell people to grab my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of what to learn based on what will be expected in the career field. There's also nothing wrong with doing things in addition to what I've provided.