Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate V2
Issued by
Coursera
Those who earn the Google Cybersecurity Certificate have completed eight courses, developed by Google, that include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare them for entry-level roles in cybersecurity. They are competent in beginner-level Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). They know how to identify common cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Authentication
- Cybersecurity Assessment
- Information Assurance
- Information Security
- Information Systems
- Intrusion Detection and IDS tools
- Linux
- Network Analyzer (sniffing) tools
- Network Security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Python
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- SQL
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
Earning Criteria
Standards
The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits. This certificate includes a workload of approximately 171 learning hours, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Higher Education Institutions within the European Higher Education Area are obligated to recognize prior learning and non-formal learning experience, accepting up to a certain amount from non-university modules, provided there are no major differences in learning outcomes. Specific acceptance and applicability may vary by institution.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 9 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Linux in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Attacks and Exploits in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Security Fundamentals in the lower-division undergraduate category -
FIBAA
This credential has been successfully certified by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation and is recommended for recognition of up to 7 ECTS credits. For more information about FIBAA, visit www.fibaa.org. -
FIBAA
7 semester hours