Google Cybersecurity Certification Review | My Thoughts, Pros , Cons, is it worth it?
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? Can you transfer Google certificate to a university for college credits for a B.S
M ?m
But it's only a 7 day free trial right?
As an Adult Instructor, you are very hard to listen to with Huge Expression every three words... #ScreenSpeak = 3 words across from a Phone or Device Screen.
-> Great content, please work a little on a better flow on your delivery.... I had a similar problem when I started and is easy to work through.
Good Luck, look forward to your future videaos.
Where is the free cybersecurity project list
Nicole was the reason I got in to Cybersecurity. After about a year of working towards that goal, I am proud to say that last week I accepted my first role in cybersec last week! Thank you Nicole!
Thanks for sharing!! I would love to chat with you about your journey! Send me a message nicole@nicoleenesse.com
Gratz, salary?
75k! @@faac4740
I shall call you Sensei now. And congrats!
If you don’t mind me asking, what is your job title now and what is your starting salary in your first cybersecurity job?
It is worth it. I just completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate today 5th June 2023. Although, I spend an average of 12 hours every day for 30 days. I enrolled on 05th May 2023.
I started the program without any background order python basic, both today, I can use Linux, Suricata, SQL, Python, and Splunk tools. It helped me to develop security mindset. I am really happy. Mind YOU, IT ALSO GIVES 30% discount for CompTIA certification.
Next two weeks will be preparation for interviews and elevation pitch is next.
It is difficult, especially, if one is new to tech. But it is doable.
Did you get a job yet in cybersecurity mate? All the best!
It's not proctored right? It's just take quizzes as you go?
any luck?
what's your linkedin? i would love to learn more from someone who completed the course already
I started taking it as well. So far so good. Lots of good information for somone new that is looking at cybersecurity.
Sure Karen
I have a friend who just transitioned into a six-figure entry-level job using this certification and adding some prior tech support experience that was years ago. The company was hiring several individuals. He quit a six-figure job in Medicare sales to do the certification. Working 10 hours per day finish it in a week. In the past, any certification that I have done has always added value. Believe in yourself. Thank you for the value that you bring with your videos. He and his brother got hired at the same company. His brother was making 45,000 at his previous company, now both 95,000. If I did not see with my own eyes I probably would have had some doubt that it was possible. They started training this Oct 23, 2023. What a way to start off the new year. As for myself considering doing the cyber security or software testing.
finished the course in 7 days? All the 8 sub courses?
Started this course 2 weeks ago, loving it so far !
I just passed my security+ and I am currently taking the Google Cybersecurity course to get more hands on experience. I know it’s not going to be easy to get my foot in the door but I feel like I’m heading in the right direction. Thank you for this review.
lol you did it in the wrong order.. if you do the Google Cybersecurity first then you get a 30% discount on the Security+ exam
@@hyprzI know lol this course came out May 7th and I already had my security+ test scheduled for the 18th
Did you also get A+ and network+ before security+? And how long did it take you to pass each of those exams? Do you have any prior IT work experience?
@@david_thao I do not have A+ or Network+. I’m actually a truck driver working as a garbage man right now, with zero experience in IT or cybersecurity. I studied 6 months to pass security+. It took me 6 months mostly because I work 12 hour shifts at my current job.
@@CarlosHernandez-tb4tv
We’re in the same boat bro! I’m currently doing LTL as a truck driver. I’m on the 2nd course of this Google Cybersecurity Certification! 🤝
I am on 4th course and found the material very intuitive and detailed!
They did a great job!
@@nicoleenesseCorrection: I guess you meant to "protected" instead of provided in that sample resume in the video under education. I think you also forgot to add the free cybersecurity projects list you mentioned in the video.
Starting the 5th course tomorrow
Very detailed indeed 😊
How do u go through it
Because am convinced right now
Kudos for mentioning this short but IMPORTANT part "..And if you really go through all the exams and all the assignments and really DIG DEEP into each one and don't just rush to the certificate.." THAT! I think the google Prof. certificates's biggest value is the actual knowledge and skills from the practical labs and assignments, not so much the industry recognition.
I agree!
Because you can rush the certificate, the questions don't change, and it's open note; aside from the fact you can take all the tests and get the cert in less than 45 minutes; it's useless on the resume. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to you. Google is paying all these people to push this trash cert. Anyone who supports this cert loses credibility immediately.
I cranked out the course in 3 weeks working 3-4 hours per day six days a week. I had no prior cybersecurity knowledge before I started. You definitely will need more experience with Linux, SQL and Python then what is included in the course.
Good afternoon Viking 88, so you really did this with no prior cyber security knowledge? My computer knowledge is limited though I really need a career change (I'm currently working as a Physical Therapist).
@@TheStncld357 yes but I will say that the google course is easier/better than the IBM or Microsoft cybersecurity courses. I started the IBM course but abandoned it after two days. Very difficult to follow, poorly put together by people doing it via Zoom calls. The Microsoft course was ok but the quizzes at the end of each chapter were awful. Full of errors and they ask questions about things that were not covered in the lesson. I am still working through the Microsoft course but its much slower pace than the Google course.
Another thing to consider is you dont have to master the topics, especially the programming languages. Google has sections on SQL, Python, and Linux. All are difficult and I could see from the comment sections at the end of those chapters that the number of people who continued with the course was dropping off rapidly. They don’t actually test you on it and there is not enough practice with it to master any of those languages. Microsoft course doesn’t cover them hardly at all because they teach the Microsoft programs and software. So don’t worry if you can’t master the computer programming part in the Google course because you can just fake your way through those chapters and you probably will never need to really know them anyway.
Finally, just completing those or any cybersecurity course will not be enough to get a job. You will to get the CompTIA + Security certification just to get a job (maybe) and there are no ligit “entry level jobs”. Every listing for a level 1 security analyst requires 1-2 years of experience. Thats because cybersecurity is a cost these companies dont want to have to pay for. They don’t want to train you or provide education because thats just more cost. They expect you to be an experienced person for even an entry level job.
@@TheStncld357 i wrote you a reply but I guess it was censored by Google….
Love your content! Keep up the awesome videos!
I'm so glad to see this. I was signed up for college and the very first day of school, my mom died. I am ready to move on. I think this is the answer here! Thank you!
Sorry for your loss. Good luck with your education journey
@@jgbaker008 thank you for such good information!
keep your head up king
I appreciate your genuineness. Always straight to the point and there for others. I signed up at your training site I hope I get accepted 🎉😊
Plan on taking this course and the security + along with projects.. Thanks for the review !
I just started this course a month ago and found it very informative! I get my bachelor's in cyber security next month, but i have no relavant experience. Hopefully, it will be enough to find a job, but this course is great!
Let me know your experience
Can I get a bachelor's in cybersecurity? And what about associate in Cyber?
@@balkajian yes and I'm currently getting my masters
@@Supple_Leopard how many years bachelor 3-4?
You are the 🐐!! You explained this so clearly and well!!!
I'm in the process of completing Coursera's/Google IT Support Certificate. So much general information in that! Although, I wish it had more in depth labs with coupled explanations in more layman's terms. Still, it's pretty interesting to see how what we use everyday has so much hidden beneath the hood. I was planning on going through the Cyber Security Certificate next.
I’m in the cybersecurity course now after completing the IT one. The IT course was really helpful and really prepared me for the CS one. Good luck!
@@helloLorena Thank you and same to you! Now I'm at the point of getting cold feet seeing as to that the job market is beginning to over saturate :(
Thank you for your advice! We appreciate it!
Currently taking this course. I'm also starting at WGU in July.
Awesome, can't wait to take this
I've already passed the certification too, but where do I get the discount voucher for Comptia Sec+ exam? they say they would give the voucher for graduate this course
I am so happy to find your channel
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I was about to sit for my Sec+ but decided to grab this and use it as a primer beforehand. Content and presentation are high quality. "Another cert can't hurt"
Also they are partnered with Comptia, and send you a coupon for the Sec+ test.
They encourage you to list the two together. Very cool.
Get that cysa+ as well.
@@chaunceyjr3085 Will this help or be enough to get into a cybersec internship? I dont have any other certifications, and Im a junior in college majoring in CIS. I am starting to study for the security +.
Thank you for this video. Any resources I can use to learn how to include the skills learned through certs on the Resume? I have been in an MSP, but I'm focusing on 2 sec certs and one Azure security cert. Thank you.
I have completed it May 24th....! Nice course!
Thanks for the video I will be taking the course soon
Congrats young lady!
Omg I was waiting for this review, thank you! I’m currently in my 3rd course and it just got more interesting.
Heyy I'm on my third course too!. Good luck buddy
@@nonenoneee1748 is it free?
@@PAFBEAST in India it's not I've paid 4000 rupees for the course
Hi Nicole! Can you also make a review about Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate course in coursera? How is it different from the Google Cybersecurity cert. Thank you in advance!
Congrats! I am on 7th course! Nearly done 😁
do you have a final exam or its just based on the grade of the 8th courses overall
Thank you Nicole!
Thank you so much I've been looking at this!
No problem!!
Thank you for the info, that was nice
Thanks for mentioning the part where people just run through these courses without digesting anything.
Hi Nicole! I may have missed it but does this course require any prerequisites or previous knowledge in Python, Linux, and other of the languages/ programs in it? Thanks!!!! Awesome video! Subscribed!!!!!
It does not. I have used python and linux for years. My experience was a detriment to completing the labs because they require you to follow the steps exactly as laid out. For the labs I had less experience in (SQL - I know it, but not as well as the other two), I found it much "easier".
I was able to finish the course in a couple of days working about 4-8 hours a day depending on my work load.
The videos were not particularly helpful for me. Instead, I read the text for almost all of them. That cut down the time dramatically. There are a few videos that have on screen demonstrations that are worthwhile, but you can watch those at an increased rate to save time.
I personally completed every lab except for two - two of the linux labs. I did not do the portfolio work as I am working on my own already. However, if I were to have done the portfolio work as it was laid out, it would have taken me about two extra days of time.
If you are a complete beginner with anything related to computers, it will probably take a bit of time to complete. If you're not a beginner, you can complete the entire thing pretty quickly. It will take more time if you have a job than if you do not.
no
@@RyanPMcGowan Thank you so much for such a thorough and educational comment!! I truly appreciate the insight as well! I'm an up-and-coming coder and with the a specific goal to get into Cybersecurity so I welcome all insights, advice, recommendations and more!
bro you put in so much work making those videos, i wish you get known more!
Who is bro 😅😅😅
@@sumandutta4074 🤣💀🤣💀💀💀💀💀💀
@@sumandutta4074I'm bro now. You're welcome 😤
Your videos are very informative and helpful especially for those of us trying to get into tech.
I was wondering what are your thoughts on Artificial intelligence and will it affect cyber security.
Thank you
Hi, I appreciate your content. What path do you recommend for complete beginners? Prior to taking these courses, thank you!
The triad is nice for beginners but Sec+ is good with this certificate
A+, net+, (GSec)+(Sec+)
Hey Nicole , so would you recomend getting the Certificate before the degree ? I would also like to work towards getting the degree as well and wanted to know your opinion on that . Thanks
She sort of answered this in the video comparing the course to a degree. I say do both! Coursera is super affordable and the course is short. It'll be a good primer and a jumpstart on your coursework.
I'm doing the same thing, and when a new subject comes up in class that I've already worked with in Coursera it's really satisfying.
@@SonoSage oh ok you already completed the certification and going for the degree?
Will this help or be enough to get into a cybersec internship? I dont have any other certifications, and Im a junior in college. I am starting to study for the security +.
Thanks for Excellent Review. Please Share some Sample Layouts and Good Examples of Resumes for Someone transitioning to CyberSec field from another domains.
Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and recommendations.
The course is all about how you can defend your systems from unauthorized people as she said if you wanna be ethical hacker it's not for you. But, it will be worth for you guys wanna know more knowledge and how defender think also defend their systems
I am trying to get into cloud security. Do you think this certificate would be helpful?
I begin my journey today. I’m going to start this course and begin my prerequisites in Sophia to transfer to WGU 🙌
I started cybersecurity because of you thank you so much I have a question is the AI is going take or replace us you have experience and only some one like you can predict base on his experience thank you
Google cybersecurity vs the new Cisco CCST cybersecurity. Which one do you think is more valuable? I'm really trying to debate between the two.
Thanks! You rock as always. :) You are always so good at explaining stuff.
Thank you!!
Hello, could you please link the free cybersecurity project list?
Thanks in advance!
Comptia is expanding their A+ series later this year and putting some training materials on coursera apparently.
I'm on week 3 course 1. I'm hoping to get in through a door or window but I'm starting my bachelor's in Cybersecurity in a few months. I get excited about Cybersecurity 🙌🏾🖤🙌🏾
Get that security+
Same here
Get Security+ right after. Become legit. I am doing the same. However, only for fun and my own ego. lol
@@Crazywaffle5150Just curious, what do you find fun about it? I have never heard anyone refer to it as fun, just wanting money and a job.
I’m almost done with this course. I am currently an intelligence analyst in the us army. I plan on finishing this course paid for by the army then taking a 3 week in person course to get my sec+. I should be done with these by the end of this summer and by July 2025 is when I plan on getting a job in the Los Angeles area. I’ll probably take more courses in order to overall prepare myself more. From what I have been seeing in the LA area are entry level cyber security analyst roles no less than a $90k starting salary really. Having a secret or Top Secret clearance can also help you land a 6 figure starting salary from what it looks like on LinkedIn. Just got to work for a national defense oriented company. I like the course I’ve been learning a lot and a cyber security analyst role is very similar to my current job just security in the cyber realm and not in physical world
I recently finished the course, I am wanting to do the security + (601) Comptia TEST. How accurate is the course compared to the test. Will the test have everything that was mentioned in the course?
Did you receive a certificate from Googlev
after completion? is it a free certification?
Whats your day job? Do you help with resumes and/or job placement?
I’m interested in non tech cyber security roles. What would be a good path to take in obtaining a job in this field?
I just started the google cyber security cert last week i already passed course 1 now i have 7 more to go i pray this helps me land a good job when im done with comptia security+😊😊😊
I believe in you, I went in a few weeks ago and now I am on Course 4. It's going great!
How hard is it to get a cybersecurity job because I learned full stack web development and it’s hard to get a job. Which is easier in terms of getting a job?
I’m on the last course right now. Probably be done by the end of the week.
When im trying to register its showing as paid content from SLA is it free of cost or?
How is the learning experience for non beginners ? Is it worh the time spent?
was the program easy or moderate? im thinking about it tho
I love this thank you
You’re welcome 😊
A new Miscrosoft CyberSecurity certificate is around the corner....
Can we have a video which compares all 3 --> IBM, Google, Microsoft
Just got into the linux lab section. I wish I had a video to follow for that section or something I kept getting errors and gave up.
How does it compare to the Microsoft Cyber security Professional course also on Coursera?
Hi Nicole Do you think Google's Cybersecirity cert is enough for employers or is it better to get comptia security+ cert after getting Google's?
It's not a certification, It's a certificate and no it's not better than Sec+
This is like an introduction, it's not meant to get a job, nore is any certification by itself really (arguably). The only certification that is really aimed at employment is the A+.
Cyber security is not something you can just jump into, which is why these certificates are misleading, Cybersec takes years of experience and learning to build up to.
I would recommend that you go get your A+ first so that you can get into entry IT then from there you can continue to obtain certifications while you gain experience and network with people and figure out your long term path.
if you complete google cert you'll get a kickstart to sec+ and 30% from exam fee. i would say don't go A+, rather than attain the knowledge of those through avail online study materials and these entry level cert cost you an arm and a leg. if you're looking on to defence attain the knowledge from a+ and net+ and go for sec+ or if you're into offsec same as i earlier said get the knowledge from all thosed three a+, net+, sec+ and do some CTF(HTB or THM) or bug bounty and get some hand-on-experiance, then clear pentest+ and go for OSCP
you can figure it out in your own way, this is totally my opinion
@@dilraj6911 to summarize, study the material thats covered in a+ and net+ and sec+ but actually just educate yourself enough for the final sec+ cert. ?
Then grind on ctfs and potential bug bounties to get more experience for the oscp for a couple solid certs?
Not trying to cut corners, I just know theres lots of certs that may help but arent staying very relevant. Thanks
@@--Morpheus-- FYI, A+, net+, sec+, these all are basics of cyber security. Whether you go onto offsec or defense, if you study these basis it will be more helpful for you throughout your cyber security career. Ofc you can skip those and jump onto your exact learning path which will be pen tester, analyst, architect and more.. The more you work on basics , more strong will be your base on cyber security
PS: Again all these are my personalized opinions and the one i followed to get into this cybersec
@@dilraj6911 It's definitely not an "arm and a leg" I got coursera for $200 for a year, i can do as many certificates as I can finish.
I am almost done with this certificate I am on course 7 learning to Automate tasks with python ☺️.
Also for anyone wondering, I filled out multiple jobs when i finished the course, and added it to my resume and I have had no luck getting accepted with the course. Most companies want comptia FYI
I am sure i employers would call me for an interview considering that i am a BSC cyber security degree student at the moment. If i finish this course and apply for a job with it I am sure they will call me considering that i am already studying BSC cyber security degree before this certification came out. So it all depends
@@godwinuche4669Good luck with that
Google strikes with another scam. lol
I just finished this certificate. Hope it is at least a resume perk (I’m in software development).
I have zero knowledge or experience in cybersecurity, Will this certificate learn me enough to find job and start career in this area?
Is it possible to get a job without any other certificates but coursera certificates? I’m working on the cybersecurity and IT certificates for fun cuz my main career goal is data science and I have software dev job experience.
good luck getting this question answered. Its like a mystery finding the answer..
I’m going to just assume the answer is no. Maybe I am wrong. I have never seen a yes.
I finished the certificate and the 30% off of CompTIA Sec+ didn’t work is there a fix for this?
Starting the 5th course tomorrow
I’ve never taken a Google course on Coursera.
How is the training formatted?
I ask this, because there are multiple videos from this actual Google CyberSecurity program on TH-cam already. Google has them already on TH-cam.
So during the course in Coursera are you getting multiple frequent quizzes during each hour/hour 1/2 video, or is there just one larger quiz at the end of each hour/hour 1/2 video course section??
I know there are multiple different trainers. One for each different subject or topic being taught. I’m just confused on how often there are multiple refresher quizzes, during each teachers subject/topic or just one larger quiz after each different teacher is done with their subject/topic??
Just kinda want to prepare or game plan as to what to expect from how the course is structured. Also how the information is taught for information retention purposes.
I don’t want to just pass a test. I want to actually learn something and have/get some hands on experience.
I’d prefer the multiple smaller quizzes within each section for information retention purposes.
🤷♂️
You sign up. Each week you are given videos to watch and study. Then given a quiz, and lab at the end of week. Everything is online and done from your computer.
Thank you
I'm not sure. If this certificate was any good, wouldn't Google themselves be hiring graduates of this Cyber security program to work at Google?
Thoughts?
I thought the same thing. From what I see, it's really for beginners.
I'm new to all this and was told that I should be learning about IT and getting a job in Help Desk role before even learning about Cybersecurity. Does this sound accurate?
Eh, that advice is outdated. At one point, it would have been good
@@nicoleenesse OK so what is a beginner supposed to do? I don't want to go to university.
@@Shannon_Robbie Get your Security+ certification.
Nicole, who, or what, do you recommend as the best form of tutoring to get my Security + cert.? Also, what other certs do you recommend for someone who's in college for their bachelors in cybersecurity? Thanks!
McDonald's certification is best as your backup
what about if your 48 years old and want to switch careers? i've heard of ageism before and im sure in the tech world its impossible for a 48 year old with a cyber security cert from google will get a job making 75k to start or even get hired.
Depends on why you're getting it. If you're getting it because you think it will get a job then you need to full stop. This is not meant to get you any type of IT work. These are just introduction into the IT space. If you are unsure about IT and you want some introductory information then a certificate course is fine (anyone can create a certificate course). They are more for your own personal encouragement.
If you like material presented and if you think you want to take IT seriously as a career then after getting a certificate you should just jump right and get industry recognized certifications, which will actually be useful to your resume and can potentially find you work in entry IT. From there you can research more about your specific long term route.
Again, do not get these thinking it's meant to get you a job.
You can definitely get an entry level job after this course along with comp s+
Well that's exactly how it's currently being marketed so many people will find out soon if it's true.
I think security+ is on the way out. The only reason security+ is in demand is because of the DoD. Sec+ offers virtually no practical skills. It's almost all theory and doesn't really provide a person with the foundational skills they need to do the job. The fact that "portfolios" are becoming a thing for cybersecurity is one of the biggest tells that we're entering a paradigm shift in how certificates are viewed.
If you add this course with security+ and develop your skills on python, SQL and or coding
@@loyal1ty89 Bro. Stop smoking crack. I have no experience my self. However, I'm not retarded enough to think that a HR rep will look at my resume and go "Hmmmm OMG LOOK! A google certificate" "higher him now!!" LMFAO. Bro, you will get passed up so fast for people with REAL qualifications. You think you are the only on in a interview room?
Just wonder, if I already passed Sec+ and CySA+, do I still need this cert? Many thanks!
How long did it take you pass each of those exams? Has it been a struggle to find security jobs even with those certificates?
It would be a waste of time. From what I read companies only accept Sec+
@@Crazywaffle5150 Cool!
How did you study for the certificate?
After obtaining Google certification, what is the next step?
Those i learn everyday in google cybersecurity class i want i practice these lesson but i don't understand how i do it. Can you help me?
Would anyone recommend a beginner take the IT support course first? I really want to do cybersecurity. I'm really interested.
I'm at 6 chapter of Google Cyber Security at Coursera
i think in my case that associated degree at IT field + this course can be a good base to work as a cybersecurity analyst Jr
Hey everyone. Just graduated in May with a Digital Forensics and Cyber Security bachelor's degree however my major mostly covered only the digital forensics aspect and little to nothing of the cyber security aspect. I've just started doing this certification and want to know what others might recommend to continue getting after(Certification wise)? I want to be a cyber security analyst at this point of my career but I'm missing basic experience and knowledge in the cyber security field that I am getting involved in now. Please let me know!
So basically, after completing google's cyber security course, move on to next step which is sec+ by comTIA(you will get 30% off when you attend sec+ after google certification). Sec+ is one of the certifications which is kinda mandatory for analysts and it will help you a lot to get through HR interviews and get your foot in the door
PS: along your learning path, try to cover the syllabus of net+, which also helps you a bit in sec+ exam and at some point if you wanna change your career track from analyst to pentester or architect or an upgraded version of analyst, it will help you to set a base stone in cyber security
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Are these classes and certificates enough if you wanted to start something with Google? Just wondering. How much education beyond a certificate would a person need to start at the bottom?
Probably a bachelors in IT
Any advice to those who may not have a good laptop or desktop to start the course? Cause my processor is not the best to run codes fast.
The labs are in a web browser
Is it a good prep for Security+?
I'm currently enrolled on the the certificate course but the problem I have now is the funding , 50$ is quite hard to get in my country
You can apply for financial aid. Where I heard it is super easy to get.
I have a hard time with portfolio, and the labs, can u help me?
Hi, where can I find the free projects list you mentioned in the video?
Send her $49 - cheepo
Can it help to lend an entry soc analyst job?
May I know what are you currently doing?
How long did it take you to complete it?
I finished it in a few days but I've done this sort of thing for about a decade. If you've ever taken security training from KnowBe4, or any of the others, you'll have a familiarity with most of the terms covered. The programming might take the longest if you've never done programming.
I have a friend who just started the course today. He has no IT experience. I expect him to finish it in about two weeks.
How many lab are there in this Course.
which should you do first? The google cert or sec+?
may be a little late but, google cert as it is for complete beginners.
If Im in UK can I still this qualification ?