Launch Your STEM Career: Google Data Analytics Certificate Through SVA

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.

In today’s data-driven world, organizations of every size rely on people who can collect, interpret, and visualize information to drive decisions. That’s why we are excited to offer student veterans, military-affiliated students, and their families the opportunity to earn the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate as part of SVA’s Professional Development Series, at no cost.

Why Data Analytics?

• Demand is high: More than 250,000 data analyst positions are open in the U.S., and many entry-level roles offer median salaries around $95,000.

• No prior experience required: The certificate is open to learners with no previous data analytics background.

• Build real-world skills: You will learn tools like spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel), SQL, R programming, Tableau, and how to tell stories with data.

What You Will Learn

• Ask the right questions: Explore how data fits into decision-making frameworks.

• Prepare and clean data: Work with tools to structure raw data for analysis.

• Analyze and visualize: Use R, SQL, Tableau and more to draw insights and share results.

• Real analytics capstone: Complete a project you can show to employers, your portfolio in action.

Why It Matters for Student Veterans

Veterans and service-members bring a unique skill set, discipline, mission focus, teamwork, that aligns perfectly with analytics roles. With this certificate, you are combining your lived experience with a credential recognized by industry. Through SVA’s Professional Development Series, you will also get access to job-search support, networking opportunities, and tailored resources to help you make the transition from service to STEM career.

How to Get Started

1. Visit the SVA Professional Development Series page and enroll in the Data Analytics Certificate.

2. Commit to the course, most learners complete it in 3-6 months at about 10 hours/week.

3. Build your portfolio by completing your capstone project.

4. Leverage SVA’s Career Center and partner employer network for interviews and job leads.

Learning That Pays Back

Unlike many certifications, you are not only acquiring technical skills, you are building a path toward a career that values your service and your future. Whether your goal is to become a data analyst, business intelligence specialist, operations analyst or another STEM role, this certificate helps bridge the academic, military, and professional worlds.

Already Have Data Analytics Experience?

If you already have experience in analytics or are ready to advance your skills, SVA also offers the Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate through the same Professional Development Series. This advanced-level course builds on foundational data knowledge and dives deeper into areas like predictive modeling, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making.

The Advanced Data Analytics Certificate prepares you for higher-level roles such as data scientist, data engineer, or senior analyst, ideal for learners seeking leadership positions or specialized technical expertise.

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