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“Earn a degree, and get a job”, Did you too grow up hearing these words? If yes, then you might be aware of how much importance is given to a college degree in our country. Our parents and teachers have always emphasized the importance and need of a degree to get a well-paid job. This mentality prevails because some years ago, almost every company required candidates to have a college degree (some of them still demand it) for recruitment. The success and dreams of a person should not be restricted because of expensive education. Fortunately, things are changing today. What if I say that you may get a job without a college degree? Sounds Interesting, right? Yes, this initiative is taken by the well-known tech giant “GOOGLE”
Anyone here, who doesn’t know about Google? Yeah, everyone knows! According to Wikipedia, “Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engines, cloud computing, software, and hardware.”
Walker, SVP of Global Affairs for Google, once mentioned in his blog that people shouldn’t need a college diploma to have economic security. “We need new, accessible job-training solutions—from enhanced vocational programs to online education—to help recover and rebuild.”
Companies like Google believe in practical knowledge and skill sets that you pursue and not emphasize on the degree you have. It has planned a training program that would help people to start and advance their careers. In this current pandemic situation, a lot of people became unemployed, this affected our economy adversely. During such circumstances, such initiatives become a boon for many individuals.
What is the initiative all about?
The tech juggernaut 'Google' has announced a new initiative called Google Career Certificate. It is offering a number of courses that are designed to teach people the specific skills and techniques that companies are looking for, in today’s times. The introduction of certificates comes under “The Grow with Google Career Certificates” education initiative. With this new initiative, the company will assist people in getting the abilities they require, to get a job or build their businesses. While a normal college degree takes years, these certificates tend to impart the skill in a course of around a certain number of months.
Why should one enrol?
Google career certificate is a training program available on Coursera. The special thing about this course is that you don’t need a degree to enrol in this program. Google has stated that the certificates are a route to jobs because the tech giant will directly connect the one who has earned the certificate, with top employers in their respective countries. Each certificate is designed in such a way that it helps an individual to become job-ready for high-in- demand and well-paid job roles. You can get a well-paid job on the basis of this certificate in more than 130 companies including Google itself. These courses can be finished in a period of six months and Google charges a nominal fee. Sometimes it is even absolutely free. The point worth noting is, that as it is entirely developed by Google, it can prove to be a game-changer for those looking to switch fields or have a great and advanced career in future. The advantage of such courses is that in a short span, they train and educate people with the practical skills. Such skills and certifications can play a very essential role in future.
What are the different certificate courses offered?
Google has developed a number of courses. One can choose as per his/her interest. Let’s take a look at some of the popular certificate courses developed by Google:
● Android development
● Data analytics
● IT support
● UX design
● Project management
According to the data shared by Google, 82% of people who have acquired these courses, are able to get, either a promotion, a new job or a career upgradation within a span of six months. Isn’t it very attractive?
To sum up, today, to get a well-paid and an advanced job is not just restricted to the question of “whether you have a degree…” There are a number of opportunities created by various companies like Google where you can have access to the practical set of knowledge and get hired by your dream company. It is even beneficial for kick starting your tech start-ups. Not only the individual without a degree, but also the one who has completed a degree and is interested in this course, can apply for it.
So why wait? Your dream job is waiting for you! Just grab the opportunity and get hired by the best companies.
References
https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/google-career-certificate-courses-520983.html
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