On-Ramp for TechSF Learning Program

Start your career in cybersecurity with the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, designed for beginners with no prior experience. This program teaches you how to protect networks, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents using industry-standard tools and practices.

Recommended for Beginners: If you are new to IT, consider completing the IT Support Specialist program first. Building a foundation in IT support and networking will make it easier to succeed in cybersecurity roles.

Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions such as Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Security Operations Specialist, and gain the skills employers look for in safeguarding systems and data.

Launch your career in IT with this beginner-friendly program from Google. This professional certificate provides the essential skills to succeed as an entry-level IT Support Specialist or Help Desk Technician. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot problems, manage systems, and keep networks secure—all with no prior experience required.

Upon completion, you’ll earn an industry-recognized credential that can help you land roles in technical support and IT services. This program also helps prepare you for the CompTIA A+ certification, a widely recognized credential for IT support professionals.

This learning program is designed for learners who want to build the essential skills for careers in network administration or system administration. These roles are critical for maintaining secure, reliable IT environments in organizations of all sizes.

What You’ll Learn: Core IT fundamentals, including hardware, operating systems, and networking basics. System administration skills for managing servers, directory services, and infrastructure. Automation and scripting with Python to streamline IT tasks. Security principles to protect systems and networks

Career Outcomes: Prepare for roles such as Network Administrator, System Administrator, IT Infrastructure Specialist, or Junior SysAdmin. These positions are in high demand and offer strong growth opportunities in IT.

Start your career in data analytics with the "Google Data Analytics" beginner-friendly program designed for learners with no prior experience. This program provides the essential skills to analyze and visualize data, helping organizations make informed decisions.

What You’ll Learn: How to understand the role of data analytics in business. Clean, organize, and analyze data using spreadsheets and SQL. Visualize insights with Tableau and basic R programming. Complete a capstone project to showcase your skills

Career Outcomes: Junior Data Analyst, Associate Data Analyst, or Operations Analyst

This learning program also includes an optional advanced "Google Business Intelligence" and "Google Advanced Data Analytics Courses" which can be completed after the "Google Data Analytics" course.

This program prepares learners for entry-level roles in UX design, UX research, and web design. Participants will learn the principles, methods, and tools needed to create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences and uncover insights that guide design decisions.

What You’ll Learn: Foundations of UX design and research, Creating wireframes and prototypes, Planning and conducting usability studies, Analyzing user feedback to improve designs, Building responsive designs for web and mobile, Using industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe XD

Career Outcomes: Completing this program prepares you for roles such as: UX Designer, UX Researcher, Web Designer, Interaction Designer