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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 District

Flexible online training designed for you to upskill, reskill, or gain new skills. No experience is necessary.

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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
and Analysis

Advanced Data Analytics

This certificate builds on the skills from the foundational certification and provides continued learning opportunities to go deeper in the field. Prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools is required.

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Business Intelligence

Learn in-demand skills like data modeling, data visualization, dashboarding, and reporting in less than two months. Prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools is required.

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Data Analytics

This program introduces you to the world of data analytics through a hands-on curriculum designed by Google. You'll develop in-demand data analytics skills using spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and R. No experience is required.

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Data Analysis with Python

This Specialization will guide you from a Python beginner to someone who can confidently apply Python to solve complex data problems. You'll gain hands-on experience with core Python syntax, data structures, and essential libraries like NumPy and pandas.

*Data Analysis with Python is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Data-Driven Decision Making

In this certificate, you'll learn how to ask the right questions, analyze information, and turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. Begin by exploring core concepts of data analytics and structured thinking, then progress to topics like data integrity, bias, and ethical responsibility. 

*Data-Driven Decision Making is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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IT, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Get professional training from subject matter experts at Google and gain the skills needed to advance in the high-growth field of cybersecurity. No degree or experience is required.

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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.

*Network Security is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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IT Automation with Python

This beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide in-demand skills—including Python, Git, and IT automation—that can help you grow in this field. No previous experience is necessary.

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IT Support

Learn the foundations of IT support and gain the skills you need to advance in this fast-growing field. No prior experience is required.

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Marketing, Sales,
and Business

Digital Marketing and E-commerce

You’ll learn in-demand skills from subject-matter experts at Google and have a chance to build your own portfolio with projects like customer personas and social media calendars. No degree or experience is required.

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Project Management

Get professional training designed by Google and gain the skills needed for the high-growth field of project management with this six-course certificate. No prior experience is required.

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People Management Essentials

In under 10 hours, you'll learn the skills required to become a confident, effective manager. Through hands-on activities and advice from over a dozen managers at Google, you'll learn to set clear goals, develop coaching skills, drive business results, and leverage AI as a management tool.

*People Management Essentials is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Agile Essentials

In under 10 hours, you'll learn the skills required to become a confident, effective manager. Through hands-on activities and advice from over a dozen managers at Google, you'll learn to set clear goals, develop coaching skills, drive business results, and leverage AI as a management tool.

*People Management Essentials is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Digital Customer Engagement

This Specialization is designed for beginners who want to develop job-ready skills in customer engagement, social media, e-commerce, and relationship management. You’ll learn how to build customer personas, design targeted marketing campaigns, and optimize digital touchpoints that drive real business results. 

*Digital Customer Engagement is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Stakeholder Management

This Specialization is designed for anyone who manages projects, programs, or work streams—especially if you work with people outside your immediate team. You’ll gain the skills to confidently manage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and keep your teams on track.

*Stakeholder Management is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Software Development and Product Design

UX Design

This is your path to growth in UX design; you'll create designs in digital design tools like Figma and Adobe XD in this certificate program in less than six months. No degree or experience is required.

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Generative AI

AI Essentials

In under 10 hours, you’ll 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.

*AI Essentials is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization Certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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Prompting Essentials

In under 10 hours, 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.

*Prompting Essentials is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization Certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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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.

*Accelerate Your Job Search with AI is part of Google Career Essentials and results in a Specialization certificate, not a Professional Certificate. This is a short specialization designed to help you quickly build in-demand skills for career growth.

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See the life-long benefits of Grow with Google

No experience necessary

Learn in-demand skills, even with no relevant experience.

6 months

of 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 hours

of 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

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