May 2 (Reuters) –
Google (GOOGL.O) of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O), announced on Monday that any U.S. company with over $100,000 in revenue can receive free online courses. In data analytics, design, and other tech skills for their employees.
The offer marks a significant expansion of Google’s Career Certificates program. The program began in 2018 with the goal of helping people around the world improve their resumes, by learning new technologies at their own speed.
According to Google, over 70,000 people in the United States and 205,000 people worldwide have received at least one certificate. With 75% receiving a benefit such as a new job or higher income within six months.
The Google-designed courses, which are available through online education company Coursera Inc (COUR.N); cost approximately $39 per month, and take three to six months to complete.
IT support, project management, e-commerce, and digital marketing certificates are also offered. They encompass well-known tools in each sector, as well as Google’s advertising services.