The field of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and it is essential that professionals in this field keep up with industry trends and have the necessary skills to address emerging threats. To address the cybersecurity skills gap in sub-Saharan Africa, Google is launching a new career certificate in cybersecurity with 2000 scholarships available through the Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program.
This program will allow learners to gain job-ready skills that are in high demand, including identifying common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, and techniques to mitigate them. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn hands-on skills using Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
Scholarship Description
The Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program is aimed at addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Digital Sprinters report, Africa has the potential for accelerated economic growth through digital transformation, making skills development for citizens crucial. The program will provide Africans with an opportunity to gain skills in the highly sought-after tech field of cybersecurity.
Google is committed to helping strengthen cybersecurity in Africa by expanding access to cybersecurity careers and sharing expertise in the field. Google will provide 2,000 scholarships in partnership with distribution partners, including the ICT Authority in Kenya, The Roothub in Nigeria, and RLabs in South Africa.
Benefits
Participants in the Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program will benefit from the following:
- The opportunity to gain skills in the highly sought-after tech field of cybersecurity
- Learning how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them
- Hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- Partnerships with organizations that have strong workforce development programs to ensure access to the Cybersecurity certificate for learners and support throughout the learning journey
Procedures
The Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program is 100% remote and 100% online, allowing participants to complete the certificate at their own pace in under six months. There is no relevant experience necessary, and participants will learn the foundations and the skills necessary to kick-start a new career in cybersecurity.
The curriculum for the program has been developed by Google experts with decades of experience in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to gain Google Career Certificates upon completion of the program, making them job-ready and giving their CV an edge in the job market.
About Google Career Certificates
The Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program is an addition to the existing certificates available from Google in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design. Google has also recently launched two advanced certificates in Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, which build on Google’s entry-level Data Analytics Certificate.
These low-cost programs offer learners the opportunity to learn online at their own pace, without needing relevant experience or a degree. The certificates are product-agnostic, designed to help learners prepare for jobs in any company or sector. Over 20,000 people have graduated from the Google Career Certificates program in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 80% of graduates reporting a positive career impact within six months of completion.
Conclusion
The Google Online Cybersecurity Scholarships program is an excellent opportunity for learners in sub-Saharan Africa to gain job-ready skills in a high-growth field. The program is 100% remote and 100% online, making it accessible to learners regardless of location. Participants will learn from Google experts and have the opportunity to gain a Google Career Certificate upon completion of the program, giving them an edge in the job market.