NC State faculty and staff now have free access to a robust suite of Google professional certifications and courses. This opportunity is made available through Google’s AI Accelerator Program on Coursera.

Whether you want to master the basics of AI, streamline your department’s workflows or dive deep into data, the platform offers industry-recognized credentials tailored to modern workplace demands.

By logging in with your NC State email, you gain access to the entire library, including premier programs such as:

• Google AI Professional Certificate: Learn to leverage cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate: Master the skills needed to organize, analyze and visualize data for better institutional decision-making.
• Google Project Management Professional Certificate: Discover traditional and agile project management frameworks to run projects smoothly and efficiently.
• Google IT Support Professional Certificate: Build a foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, troubleshooting and customer support.

Learn at Your Own Pace

The certifications and courses are all asynchronous — learn whenever and wherever it fits into your weekly routine. Plus, no long-term commitment required. If you don’t have time to complete a certificate, you can simply enroll in individual courses that spark your interest.

How to Get Started

1. Visit the NC State Learning Program on Coursera.
2. Sign up or log in using your NC State email address.
3. Begin browsing thousands of hours of free, high-quality professional development content.