SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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.

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.

 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.