Specifically, Gevelber says Google chose the specific fields of data analytics, project management, and user experience because they can lead to “ high-growth, high-paying careers.” The three nonprofits organizations that partners with Google to provide workforce development to women, veterans, and underrepresented Americans. In addition, will be awarding over $10 million in grants to YWCA, NPower, and JFF. “There’s a small cost from the Coursera platform itself - the current pricing is $49 a month - but we want to ensure that anyone who wants to have this opportunity, can have it.” Lisa Gevelber still speaking.Īlso, the tech giants have committed to funding 10,000 need-based scholarships for individuals enrolled in any of these career certificate programs. And also the leader of the Grow with Google and Google for Startups and serves as the company’s Americas chief marketing officer.
According to Lisa Gevelber, who is Google’s vice president. Interestingly, it is not revenue-generating to Google. Obviously, It’s an awesome bargain, right? Google says it will consider all of its certificates as the equivalent of a four-year college degree for related functions in the company. Offered through the Coursera online learning platform. Meanwhile, it can be completed in three to six months. The certificates are created and taught by Google employees, it does not require a college degree.
