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.

Get set up

Register online and log in to the learner portal.

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

CIS 194

$25 to start

Business Technology Fundamentals

$0 for credit

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CIS 194

$25 to start

Computer Networking in Organizations

$400 for credit

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CIS 194

$25 to start

Operating Systems Management for Business

$400 for credit

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CIS 294

$25 to start

System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

$400 for credit

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CIS 394

$25 to start

Introduction to IT Security in an Organization

$400 for credit

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