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Maine's community colleges are offering Google Career Certificates to help students and workers gain fast, flexible, and affordable access to in-demand skills in areas like IT support, data analytics, digital marketing, and project management.  Learners can complete these certificates online in just 10 hours - 6 months of part-term study with no prior experience required.  Offered through Coursera, these industry-recognized credentials are designed to connect Mainers to high-growth, high-wage jobs. 

 

Get the in-demand skills you need on your schedule.

 

    • These programs are offered for FREE through Maine's community colleges!

    • Learning that fits into your busy life.  Set your own schedule with 100% online, self-paced programs.

    • Coursework created by Google experts.  Learn from experts who have decades of experience and can share the most up-to-date knowledge.

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Google Data Analytics

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in Data Analytics.  In this certificate program, you'll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts.  Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 8

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

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Google Project Management

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in project management. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 6

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

 

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Google UX Design

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in UX design. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 7

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

 

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Google Cybersecurity

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in cybersecurity. In this certificate program, you'll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 8

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

 

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Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

 

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in digital marketing. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 7

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

 

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Google IT Support

Google IT Support Certificate

Get on the fast track to a career in IT. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

Number of courses: 5

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: 6 months, 10 hours a week

 

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Google IT Automation with Python

Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate

Learn in-demand skills like Python, Git, and IT automation to advance your career.

Number of courses: 7

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Advanced

Flexible Schedule: 5 weeks, 10 hours a week

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Google Advanced Data Analytics

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Learn in-demand skills like statistical analysis, Python, regression models, and machine learning in less than 6 months.

Number of courses: 8

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Advanced

Flexible Schedule: 3 weeks, 10 hours a week

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Google Business Intelligence

Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate

Learn in-demand skills like data modeling, data visualization, and dashboarding reports in less than two months

Number of courses: 4

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Advanced

Flexible Schedule: 1 week at 10 hours a week

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Build skills for your career

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Google AI Essentials

Google AI Essentials

Boost your productivity with AI Tools.  New to AI?  Learn from Google experts how AI can help you speed up daily tasks and spark new ideas.

Number of modules: 5

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: Approximately 4 hours

 

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Google Prompting Essentials

Google Prompting Essentials

Unlock AI's potential with effective prompts.  Learn from Google experts how to use AI effectively by writing clear and specific prompts.

Number of modules: 4

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Level: Beginner

Flexible Schedule: Approximately 4 hours

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The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce coordinates all short-term workforce training programs for Maine’s community colleges, working closely with business and industry leaders statewide. Launched in 2021, the Alfond Center served over 26,000 Mainers in thirty months. A new, historic gift of $75.5 million from the Harold Alfond Foundation in June 2024 will enable the Center to train an additional 70,505 Mainers by 2030, significantly impacting Maine’s workforce and economy through strategic private and public partnerships.