Job-ready skills you can put to work
The Alamo Colleges District offers Grow with Google's flexible online training designed to put you on the fast track to professional growth in high-demand fields.
Grow with Google at the Alamo Colleges DistrictFlexible online training designed for you to upskill, reskill, or gain new skills. No experience is necessary.
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Your next steps to earning a high-level certificate
As an Alamo Colleges student, alum, or employee, you receive FREE access for six months to all Grow with Google content that would benefit your career the most.
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Build a path that moves you forward
Explore, stack, and combine certificates to create a custom career path that fits your interests and goals. Choose from multiple certificates in these high-demand fields:
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Data Science
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IT, Cloud Computing, and CybersecurityCybersecurity
In this certificate, you’ll explore core concepts like network security, threat detection, and system protection, while gaining hands-on experience with tools such as Python, Linux, and SIEM platforms. This certificate also helps prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Network Security
In this certificate, you’ll dive into core concepts like network architecture, protocols, and how to defend against modern cyber threats. You’ll also learn how to utilize powerful tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Splunk, and Google SecOps. IT Automation with Python
This certificate is designed to teach you how to program with Python and how to use Python to automate common system administration tasks. You'll also learn to use Git and GitHub, troubleshoot and debug complex problems, and apply automation at scale by using configuration management and the Cloud. IT Support
In this certificate, you’ll learn how to provide reliable, end-to-end technical support while building the foundational skills needed for entry-level IT roles. You’ll explore core topics like computer assembly, networking, operating systems, and troubleshooting, while gaining hands-on experience with Linux, DNS, command-line tools, and customer support practices. |
Marketing, Sales,
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Software Development and Product DesignUX Design
Learn how to design user-centered digital experiences while building the creative, technical, and problem-solving skills needed for entry-level UX roles. You’ll explore the full design process from user research to prototyping and testing while gaining hands-on experience with tools like Figma and creating a professional portfolio of real-world projects. |
Generative AIAI
Learn how to apply artificial intelligence confidently and responsibly while building practical, job-ready skills across multiple professional domains. You’ll explore AI fundamentals, prompting strategies, and real-world applications—gaining hands-on experience in research, communication, data analysis, content creation, and app building through portfolio-based projects. AI Essentials
Build essential AI skills to boost productivity at work. Learn how to use AI tools for real-world tasks like drafting emails, organizing projects, and generating content—no experience required. Prompting Essentials
Learn how to guide generative AI with prompts that get better, faster results. Build practical skills through real-world tasks—like content creation and data analysis—and create a reusable prompt library you can apply again and again. Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
In this certificate, you’ll get practical job search strategies and learn how to leverage AI tools (like Gemini and NotebookLM) to uncover your most valuable skills, create a job search plan, manage your applications, and practice for interviews. |
See the life-long benefits of Grow with Google
•No experience necessaryLearn in-demand skills, even with no relevant experience. 6 monthsof access to complete your certificates and gain the skills needed for professional growth. |
•Learn at your own pace.Complete certificates on your own terms. Under 10 hoursof flexible study per week2 |
•Stand out among your competition.Make your resume competitive with multiple credential from Google. 75%of completers report an improvement in their career within months of certificate completion |





