Did the Google IT Support Professional Certificate Help Me Get a Full-Time Job? | 2023 UPDATE 

For anyone without college please do not expect to get two job offers with just this and certainly not very quickly, Assuming he has an associates degree at this point + I'm sure his resume also highlights he is currently going for his BA, those things will instantly leap frog him over people switching sectors or younger people without the schooling. Don't wanna kill anyone's optimism but definitely have realistic expectations.

I am 60 years old. It took a few months, but I got through the google IT certificate. Got a kick out of the network materials. I read that companies, like walmart, get notified of people that complete the material. Nobody has contacted me about it. I was taking google IT for python automation, but I just got sick of it and don't believe I am going to get offered work in automation.

Congratulations on the two job offers when you're done with college! I've been in IT for 9 years working in data centers. While I don't have a bachelor's I have experience. Cybersecurity is something I'd love to get into eventually. Just need to chart a path for me there. It's a little tough out here in the tech sector at the moment. I got caught up in a mass layoff so currently questing for that next job myself. Good luck with whatever job you take on here soon!

Bro, I love this video. Super straightforward and I'm happy to know it's creditable for a career in the future. I'm currently 18 not knowing what to do but this video helped a lot with my career path in the future.

Very good advice! Thanks man!

As a veteran that's been working in various roles on and off in IT for over 20 years, I can honestly tell you that nowadays that a Computer Science or even Cybersecurity college degree ALONE will NOT generally land you an entry level IT job, even this Google IT cert mentioned here is NOT enough. You COULD land an entry lev Help Desk role IF you have a personal connection their through school, friends or family but that's the exception. Post pandemic, tech related college degrees have become overrated and do NOT carry the same weight that once did anymore, NOT saying their worthless but not really as valuable. A BS in Computer Science gains MORE value when paired with say 1-3 years IT exp and recent A+ cert. For a newbie or a career changer with little or no IT experience, it's ONLY going to come down to EXPERIENCE IS KING and entry level IT certs like CompTIA A+ or Net+ following close behind as this is what you'll need to land that first entry level Help Desk job. The HARDEST part for those new to IT is interviewing for and landing that first IT Support (Help Desk or Desktop Support) job. And please do NOT jump on the newbie Cybersecurity bandwagon WITHOUT at least 1 to 3 years IT experience and at least one or two entry level IT certs! You need to understand what a network is and how it works BEFORE you can secure it, right? You need to understand how a PC works together with all its components, its Operating System, various apps and the connection to the Internet BEFORE you can secure it and prevent attacks, right? You see where I'm going with this... Learn the IT fundamentals first, get SOME experience and THEN consider a low level Cybersecurity role after maybe 3 to 5 years IN.

Thanks for sharing this Ben. It turns out that my aspirations seems to fall in the same line with yours as I am aspiring Cybersecurity. I already did some courses online courses on that. I completed the Google IT Specialization Certificate last some 2 months ago. I am equally looking for an online job to exercise my newly acquired skills on. The scope in which I practice now is not broad enough. I am currently working towards completing the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization. What do you think about this specialization? Kudos for you two jobs

Hello Ben! Currently I'm taking the classes in Google IT support. I have no background in IT but some University I've completed, trying to go into the cyber security path. Thank you for your honest opinion/feedback.

Im doing the project management one and trying to figure out which one to do next. Congrats on your offers

I'll share this with my son thanks

Yo Ben, how did you find the time to study up on IT/cybersecurity stuff like this? I’m a junior majoring in MIS and I’m interested in getting into the cybersecurity field, but it’s difficult to make time for learning that stuff. My MIS classes don’t go into it very much, and I have started the Google IT Support Certificate, but I feel like I won’t have enough knowledge of the field to gain an internship next summer due to school and work taking up so much of my time.

When completing it in that 1 month, how many hours did you at least do each day and how did you balance your time with doing that along with other things you had going on?

What was the pay?

Hey Ben can you tell me for some on-line best Digital Forensic certification please

Hi thanks for making very informative videos. Where did you get your degree in Management Information Systems from and if you could advise which online college is best for getting MIS degree? thankyou again

See I wanna do Certs get inside the industry then finally finish up college. Is this reality? Or just go back to school?

Do you think it’s worth it to complete the IT support cert before diving into the Cybersecurity cert? I’m looking for a new career in my late 30’s and I’ve always had in interest, but lack experience just the little that I’ve learned poking around. Now I’m considering completing the IT cert first and trying to find and entry level position in IT while completing my Cybersecurity and getting some exp under my belt.

I’m 35 and am currently changing careers. I have been taking the Google Tech Support Fundamentals and I’m about 65% of the way. I’m enjoying it and catching on pretty fast and it seems so easy. I’m wondering where to go after I complete the course?

Thank you for the information! I am currently on course 2. When you finished all 5 course, did you get a certificate getting a “Google IT specialist” title? or just the individual certificates?

I was looking for the guidance and here i found it thank you Sir i want to take this course but i am wondering if i can get job in india.. and is it possible to get remote jobs for part time after completing the course ? Please let me know ..

Had my a+ in 2015 and its expired. My it career was short lived. I ended up going back to call center jobs after i told myself i wouldnt and then saw all the requirements for cybersecurity degree and made me not want to go back to school. I tried going into coding and other fields these past 8 years and could not get into another field. I am going to take the Google It Cert and do the cybersecurity cert to study for security+ just to find a job and then probably go to wgu. Im 38 bro. Im tired, i want to make at least 5k or more to start a family

Do you think the Google IT Support Cert worth it if I already have the A+ and N+?

does google it support certificate works in canada? im trying to do the courses but i cant manage to find an answer if people did actually got a job in canada please urgent HELP!

Does it teach you about the computers you'll be working on? Like the physical aspects if somethings broken , burn out or needs replacing ? The mechanical side note just the information of working brains of one etc? Im interesting and i have almost no experience with computers .

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Hello do I need a laptop taking this course? thanks

You were a young college student though. I got an art degree 6 years ago, 28 and working as a janitor... im currently taking the course. I have no backgrouns in IT, i just need to make more money. Will it work for me?

Is this the course that prepares you for the CompTIA cert tests? I wanted to take this course but I can’t afford to pay for the tests. Also, I have a professional certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce and I am having a hard time getting a job.

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Is it possible to get the certificate in one month?

He forgot to mention the main reason he got the offer it's because he is a white Asian American if your black forget it 😂

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