Women CyberSecurity Society

Thank you to everyone who applied! 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful to the many individuals, organizations, and academic institutions who helped share this opportunity through newsletters, emails, and word of mouth. Your support has been instrumental in reaching women across Canada and encouraging them to take the next step toward a career in cybersecurity.

Our team is now carefully reviewing all applications to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. We may contact applicants to confirm Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Finalists will be announced no later than May 15, 2025, and successful applicants will be contacted directly to congratulate them and invite them to join the Women in Cybersecurity Program.

A heartfelt thank you to our program partners, Google and Coursera, for making this opportunity possible through the Cybersecurity Career Certificate. Your support helps us advance our mission to recruit, retrain, and retain more women in the cybersecurity industry.

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Once again, thank you — we’re proud to support more women across Canada as they advance their journey in cybersecurity careers! 🍁

Professional Certificate - New Cyber AI skills for 2025

Join Women CyberSecurity Society in Changing Lives

Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of cybersecurity, no degree or experience required. Get professional training designed and delivered by subject matter experts at Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers.

Organizations must continuously protect themselves and the people they serve from cyber-related threats, like fraud and phishing. They rely on cybersecurity to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their internal systems and information. Cybersecurity analysts use a collection of methods and technologies to safeguard against threats and unauthorized access — and to create and implement solutions should a threat get through.

During the 8 courses in this certificate program, you’ll learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain in-demand skills that prepare you for entry-level roles like cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and more. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.

Upon completion of the certificate, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including American Express, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), T-Mobile, and Walmart.

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate helps prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the industry leading certification for cybersecurity roles. You’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both.

Applied Learning Project

This program includes 170 hours of instruction and hundreds of practice-based assessments and activities that simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace. Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on labs, you’ll become familiar with the cybersecurity tools, platforms, and skills required for an entry-level job.

Skills you’ll gain will include: Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), communication, collaboration, analysis, problem solving and more!

Additionally, each course includes portfolio activities through which you’ll showcase examples of cybersecurity skills that you can share with potential employers. Acquire concrete skills that top employers are hiring for right now.

Next Steps for Scholarship Applicants

Applications for the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship are now closed. Successful applicants will be notified by May 15, 2025.

Women in Cybersecurity Certificate Scholarships Open!

In Partnership with Google and Coursera

The Women CyberSecurity Society (WCS2) is proud to partner with Google and Coursera to offer fully funded scholarships for the Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity.

The Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity is designed to equip women with essential skills for entry-level roles in cybersecurity - no prior experience or education required! The certificate provides hands-on training with tools, including Python, Linux, and SQL, as well as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and intrusion detection systems.

The program is designed to be flexible and is hosted 100% online, allowing participants to complete the certificate in a 24/7 environment and in under six months at their own pace.

Application Details

Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2025
Program Start Date: Rolling admission upon acceptance

Location: Remote with 24/7 access to Coursera's learning environment
Program Duration: Flexible – complete in under 6 months (an estimated 10 hours per week)

Canadian Citizenship & Permanent Residency: Required

Scholarships will be awarded in line with our non-profit mission to recruit, retrain, and retain more women in cybersecurity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at contact@womencybersecuritysociety.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate Program?

The Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate Program is an online course designed to help individuals, particularly those with no prior experience, start a career in cybersecurity. Offered in partnership with the Women CyberSecurity Society, this program aligns with our mission to recruit, retrain, and retain more women and diverse individuals in the cybersecurity industry.

Hosted on Coursera, the program covers essential skills like threat detection, risk management, network security, and working with tools such as Python, Linux, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

It’s a flexible, self-paced program, and upon completion, you’ll earn a certificate that can be proudly added to your resume or LinkedIn as a verified credential.

What's are the benefits of the Scholarship Program?

The Google Cybersecurity Career Program offers a fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your career in cybersecurity, and the best part? No prior experience is necessary. Here's why it's a great choice:

Fully Funded: Scholarship participants have no cost to obtain their career certificate. You can gain valuable skills without spending a dime.
Industry Recognition: The program is recognized by top employers across Canada and the US, including KPMG, MNP, and Shopify, making your credentials highly valuable in the job market.
Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, with the entire program hosted online through Coursera.
CompTIA Security+ Preparation: The program also prepares you to sit for the CompTIA Security+ exam, a widely recognized certification in the cybersecurity field.
Career-Ready Training: You’ll gain hands-on experience and the technical knowledge needed for roles like:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Cyber Defense Analyst

This program is designed for anyone looking to break into cybersecurity, regardless of background. With practical training and recognition from leading employers, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career in this growing field.

What's NEW with the Google Cybersecurity Career Program?

This year, the program has been enhanced with new AI-focused content designed to strengthen your cybersecurity skill set.

The updated curriculum includes several new videos that show how to integrate AI into key cybersecurity tasks. You'll learn how to:

Boost your cybersecurity skills using AI tools
Decode complex security frameworks with AI assistance
Use AI to identify bugs more efficiently
Refine and improve code with AI support
Understand system vulnerabilities through AI analysis
Prioritize security alerts more effectively with AI

These additions make the certificate more relevant than ever in today’s evolving digital landscape.

How is this program different from the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera?

The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is part of Google's Career Certificate programs, offered through the Grow with Google initiative. This program builds on Google’s 20 years of experience creating tools and services to support people and businesses.

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers tuition only and is applied directly to the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate Program. This includes access to the full course on Coursera, training materials, tools, and the certificate itself. Once completed, the certificate can be shared on LinkedIn as a verified credential and added to your resume or CV to showcase your skills and achievement.

Does the scholarship include a stipend or cash support?

No, the scholarship does not include a stipend or cash support. It covers the full tuition cost of the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate Program on Coursera. All funds are applied directly to your enrollment—there is no cash disbursement.

The Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Application is Now Closed

Professional Certificate - New Cyber AI skills for 2025

Join Women CyberSecurity Society in Changing Lives

Next Steps for Scholarship Applicants

Women in Cybersecurity Certificate Scholarships Open!

In Partnership with Google and Coursera

Application Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiting, Retraining and Retaining Women in Cybersecurity!

Meeting Demand for Skilled Professionals

The Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Application is Now Closed

Professional Certificate - New Cyber AI skills for 2025

Join Women CyberSecurity Society in Changing Lives

Next Steps for Scholarship Applicants

Women in Cybersecurity Certificate Scholarships Open!

In Partnership with Google and Coursera

Application Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiting, Retraining and Retaining Women in Cybersecurity!

Meeting Demand for Skilled Professionals

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