Unlock Your Potential with Google Career Certificates

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? TBR – The College System of Tennessee has partnered with Google to provide opportunities for Tennessee community and technical college students to earn Google Career Certificates and Google’s newest AI Essentials course. These certificates provide a unique opportunity to gain in-demand skills and secure high-growth jobs—with no prior degree or experience required to get started!

Depending on the college, the Google Career Certificates may be offered in different ways, including embedding the courses in existing classes, as stand-alone courses, and as career-training opportunities through their workforce development divisions.

No experience necessary

Learn job-ready skills.

1.8M+

job postings across certificate fields1

Learn at your own pace

Complete the online certificate program on your own terms.

3 to 6 months

to complete with under 10 hours of flexible study per week

Stand out to employers

Make your resume competitive with a credential from Google.

75%

of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion.2

A path to in-demand jobs

Connect with top employers who are currently hiring.

$93,000+

median salary across certificate fields

Why Choose Google Career Certificates?

Flexible and Online
Our training programs are designed to fit into your busy life. Learn at your own pace and be job-ready within three to six months.

Expert Curation
Developed and taught by Google employees, courses are provided online through Coursera – a global online learning platform – and may be supplemented on some campuses with in-classroom support. The courses are thorough, hands-on, and practical, ensuring you gain real-world skills that employers value.

In-Demand Skills
Prepare for careers in today’s top cutting-edge technology fields. Each program is designed with input from top employers and focuses on the latest industry trends.

No Prior Experience Required
Start from scratch and build the skills you need to succeed. Whether you're starting on your first career journey or looking to switch careers, our programs are accessible to everyone.

Explore Google Certificate Programs

Cybersecurity

Protect organizations from cyber threats with cutting-edge skills in cybersecurity.

Data Analytics

Transform data into actionable insights and decision-making tools.

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce

Drive online business success with expertise in digital marketing strategies and e-commerce solutions.

IT Support

Become the go-to problem solver for technical issues in any organization.

Project Management

Lead projects to successful completion with strong organizational and leadership skills.

User Experience (UX) Design

Design seamless and engaging user experiences for digital and physical products.

AI Essentials

AI Essentials

Colleges will also have the ability to enroll students in Google’s AI Essential’s Course.

When you complete the online course, you’ll earn a certificate from Google to share with your network and potential employers. By using AI as a helpful collaboration tool, you can set yourself up for success in today’s dynamic workplace.

  • Earn a Google AI Essentials Certificate and add it to your resume to demonstrate proficiency.
  • Get hands-on experience and apply your AI and Prompt Engineering skills right away.
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Ready to stand out to employers? Sign up for Google Career Certificates and gain the skills you need to improve your career path and succeed in today’s evolving job market.

Participating colleges in the launch phase of the partnership include Chattanooga State, Motlow State, Nashville State, and Volunteer State Community College with more colleges to be added soon.

1Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2023: Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023).
2Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022.