In a first, Google and US-based online education company Coursera have come together to launch the Google IT Support Professional Certificate programme to help create entry-level IT support professionals.
The industry-designed curriculum has been created to address the current gaps in the IT industry. Students, who undertake this industry relevant curriculum, will be able to share their information with companies looking to hire entry-level support professionals like GE Digital, Google Infosys, TEKSystems, UPMC etc.
Also Read: CIC says Students can Seek Answer Sheets under RTI
Important Dates for Google IT Support Professional Certificate Programme:
Launch of Course | January 16, 2018 |
---|---|
Commencement of Course | January 23, 2018 |
Advantage of the Google-Coursera initiated IT Course:
- Students will be industry-ready within 8-12 months of the course
- No prior experience is required to pursue this course
- Courses will be designed & taught by Googlers
- Hands-on lab experience, widget and soft skills training will also be given
Coursera currently offers 2400 courses, 236 specialisations and 4 Masters degrees.
Also Read: SICSR Pune Announces MBA in Information Technology (IT) 2018 Admissions