SEC 199 Cybersecurity (Google)
10 college credits (ACE)
The course objective is to learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain in-demand skills to prepare learners for entry-level roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and more. You'll gain hands-on experience with Python, Linux, and SQL. You'll learn how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them.
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Play it Safe: Manage Security Risks
- Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
- Tools of the Trade: Linus and SQL
- Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
- Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
- Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
- Put it to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
- Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Tri-Credit generates valuable credit in three ways: high school credit, a recognized industry credential from Google, and college credit.
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High School Credit: Awarded by the homeschool. The course is self-paced, with an estimated 168 hours needed for completion. Students may complete the course in as little or as much time as needed. The grade is awarded by the homeschool.
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HS4CC recommendations: Honors Cybersecurity, 1.0 credit (2 semesters, 5 hours per week) |
Recognized Industry Credential (IRC): Google is a third-party provider of this certification, which is generally accepted by employers for hiring, retention, and advancement.
College Credit: Each Google Career Certificate has been evaluated for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE recommendations are only recommendations. Your college or university will have the final authority over how much credit is awarded.
| Lower-Division Baccalaureate | 1 | Career Development |
| Lower-Division Baccalaureate | 3 | Introduction to Linux |
| Lower-Division Baccalaureate | 3 | Attacks and Exploits |
| Lower-Division Baccalaureate | 3 | Security Fundamentals |
As a courtesy, we have compiled a list of colleges and universities that already accept the Google Career Certificates as college credit towards a degree. This list is for planning purposes and is subject to change. Contact any individual college or university you are considering to find out whether they award college credit for this certificate.