Professional Development Series

Google Career Certificates are online training programs that prepare learners for in-demand careers in technology and business. Designed by Google experts, each certificate combines practical skills, hands-on projects, and job-ready training in fields like IT, UX design, project management, and more. Learners also gain access to career support,  including resume guidance, interview tips, and job search resources, to help them confidently enter or advance in the workforce.

SVA chapter members and alumni, and their families, caregivers, and survivors. 

There is no limit to the number of certificates you can earn. You can complete just one or work your way through all nine. However, you must finish one certificate before enrolling in another.

Through Student Veterans of America, eligible student veterans, service members, and military-affiliated learners can access Google Career Certificates at no cost, thanks to a grant from Google. With about 10 hours of study per week, most learners complete a certificate in three to six months.

For learners outside of the scholarship program, certificates cost $49 per month after a 7-day free trial. All courses are self-paced, and subscriptions can be canceled at any time. 

Coursera is a global online learning platform that provides access to thousands of courses and professional training programs. Google partners with Coursera to deliver Google Career Certificates through the platform, allowing learners to complete the program entirely online.

After earning your Google Career Certificate, you will gain access to a variety of career support resources to help you launch or advance your career. Google provides tools like resume builders, mock interview practice, and access to the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium, a group of more than 150 U.S. companies such as Deloitte, Target, Verizon, Infosys, and Google. These employers have committed to considering certificate graduates for entry-level roles, and you can explore and apply to their open positions through an exclusive job platform.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) also offers dedicated support for student veterans and military-affiliated leaders, including:

• Success Hub – self-paced career tools, guidance and coaching for academic, career, and lifelong achievement.
• Job Board – view open positions and apply with companies interested in hiring from the veteran community.
• Professional Development Webinars – actionable strategies and real-world guidance.
• Programs – learn about SVA’s National Conference, Washington Week, Regional Summits, Leadership Institute, and other programs offered annually.

These resources can help you connect with employers, strengthen your skills, and confidently navigate your career journey.

The Google Career Certificates offer a recommendation from ACE® of up to 15 college credits, the equivalent of 5 college courses at the bachelor’s degree level. Schools like Northeastern, Purdue University Global, and the University of North Texas provide college credit for the Google Career Certificates. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit recommendation. Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.