Free Upskilling: Grab a Google Career Certificate at No Cost!

Announced on: Tuesday, Sept. 01, 2026

Looking to add a powerful, industry-recognized credential to your resume without spending anything?

Through a partnership between the CSU and Google, Chico State students, faculty, and staff have full, cost-free access to Google Career Certificates on Coursera through the Grow with Google program.

Why enroll?

• 100% Free & Flexible: Self-paced, online training designed to fit around your current schedule (completed part-time in under 6 months).
• No Experience Needed: Learn high-demand, job-ready skills directly from Google industry experts.
• Career Growth: Stand out on LinkedIn, add value to your resume, or position yourself for your next promotion.

12 High-Demand Tracks Available:

• Data & Tech: Data Analytics | Advanced Data Analytics | Business Intelligence | IT Support | IT Automation with Python | Cybersecurity Professional
• Design & Management: UX Design Professional | Project Management | Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
• AI Specializations: AI Essentials | AI Prompting Essentials | AI Professional

New AI Professional certification
Our AI Professional certification has been updated with a new course: Vibe Coding! If you can describe it, you can build it. Learn how to vibe code to create websites and custom apps in the newest course in our AI Professional certification.

How do I sign up?

Visit our Grow with Google program website for more information and click the "Get Started" button to enroll: https://rce.csuchico.edu/grow-with-google

Contact Jayson Hickie at Professional & Continuing Education with any questions: jhickie@csuchico.edu