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 District

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

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Free access for students, alumni, and employees

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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
and Analysis

Advanced Data Analytics

This certificate will prepare you to use advanced analytics, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and experimental design. Expand your knowledge with practice, hands-on projects featuring Jupyter Notebook, Python, and Tableau. Recommended for those with previous data analysis experience, and/or completion of the Data Analytics certificate.

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.

Data Analytics

This certificate 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.

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-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.

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IT, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

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. 

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Marketing, Sales,
and Business

Digital Marketing and E-commerce

In this certificate, you’ll gain in-demand skills and learn how to use tools and platforms like Canva, Constant Contact, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, and Twitter. You will also have a chance to build your own portfolio with projects like customer personas and social media calendars to show potential employers.

Project Management

Learn how to plan, organize, and lead projects while building the problem-solving and communication skills needed for entry-level project management roles. You’ll explore core topics like risk management, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and Agile practices, while gaining hands-on experience with real-world project scenarios.

People Management Essentials

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.

Agile Essentials

Get hands-on experience using agile methodologies and building Scrum artifacts. You’ll be able to focus on the most important tasks, break down projects into manageable steps, and use simple tools and documentation to keep your projects on track.

Digital Customer Engagement

This certificate 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.

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.

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Software Development and Product Design

UX 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.

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Generative AI

AI

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 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