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Start your path for a career in IT
With an industry-recognized certificate from Google and Arizona State University.
About the certificate
Learn the skills you need for an introductory-level job in IT support.
In this online program, you’ll work through five ASU Universal Learner Courses that leverage the Google IT Support Certificate, as well as supplemental industry material that is aimed at giving you the best preparation possible to begin a career in Information Technology and start your degree.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a co-branded, industry-recognized certificate from ASU and Google, as well as 12 credit hours that you can apply as electives towards a bachelor’s degree.
Total cost for the program is $1,725.
How it works
Sign up for your first course!
Verify your identity then pay just $25 to start learning Business Technology Fundamentals.
Take course
Do assignments. Take exams. Get a grade.
Get Academic Credit
If you’re happy with your grade, the first course credit is added to your ASU transcript at no extra cost.
Continue with the program
Enroll in the next four courses, completing each at your pace. After finishing a course, you can choose to add it to your ASU transcript for $400 per course.
Repeat steps 2-4 with the final 4 courses
Once all five courses are complete and converted for credit, you’ll receive the co-branded ASU & Google IT Support Certificate.
Why pursue this credential with ASU?
Begin today
Everyone is eligible and you only pay the $400 conversion fee if you pass the class.
Earn college credit
Completion of this industry-recognized ASU certificate allows for 12 credit hours of elective college credit within five courses. ASU credits can transfer to other accredited colleges and universities as well.
Receive an Industry Validated Credential
The co-branded program leverages the Google IT Support curriculum and Google’s employer consortium to get your foot in the door with over 150 top employers.
Earn Admission to ASU
For learners 22 years of age and older, successful completion of this certificate with a 2.75 GPA allows you to meet the aptitude requirements for general university admission at ASU. Learn more here.
Successfully complete the five courses in order to earn the credential
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Start your path to college today.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Google IT Support industry-recognized ASU certificate prepares you for entry-level jobs such as a Help Desk Technician, Desktop Support Technician, IT Support Specialist, Network Administrator, and Systems Administrator. These entry-level roles focus on setting up and troubleshooting computer systems and are a common starting point for a career in IT because of their low barrier to entry and exposure to numerous technical domains. From these roles, you can branch out into a range of IT roles or climb the ranks to tech support management and beyond.
A Google IT Support credit-eligible, industry-recognized ASU certificate offers many benefits to you and is certainly worth the time and effort. This training and certification program will help you acquire hands-on skills that are in high demand, especially if you want to land an entry-level job in the IT sector.
Yes, the courses are designed to build upon each other. When you are logged in and enrolling in courses, the site will only allow you to enroll in course order.
Please return to https://ea.asu.edu/help-center/faqs/ for additional FAQs.