Secure Your Future: Cybersecurity Certificate for Student Veterans

Thanks to a grant from Google, Student Veterans of America® (SVA) is proud to offer the Google Career Certificates on Coursera, completely free for student veterans.

If you are a student veteran, service member or military-affiliated learner ready to take your next step, you know the value of staying ahead of threats, thinking strategically and working with discipline. These are the same strengths that the cybersecurity field demands, and the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate gives you a clear path to leverage them.

The online, self-paced certificate was developed by Google and requires no prior cybersecurity experience. You will dive into the essentials of protecting networks, devices, people, and data using real tools like Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

Throughout the program you will gain hands-on experience with incident response, packet analysis, threat modeling, and automation of security tasks with Python. You will also explore how to apply frameworks like NIST CSF and NIST RMF and use real-world tools such as Splunk or Wireshark.

With organizations facing growing cyber threats, the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. In the past year alone, employers posted more than 514,000 cybersecurity-related job openings across the United States. That demand is matched by strong compensation, with median annual wages for information security analysts reaching nearly $125,000 in 2024. The outlook remains robust, with employment projected to grow 29% from 2024 to 2034. For student veterans, this field offers a mission-driven career path that values discipline, problem-solving, and attention to detail, skills gained through military service. From junior security analysts to SOC analysts and defense positions, the opportunities are expanding for people who can bring mission-focus and technical know-how.

Through SVA and this certificate, you will receive free access, career support, and a network designed to help you succeed. Whether you are changing careers or advancing in tech, you will finish with a credential, a portfolio of projects and access to job-ready resources.

Take the first step. Enroll via MySVA in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and begin your journey from strategy to cyber defender.

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