West Valley is proud to offer a Certificate of Completion in Google IT Support, Google IT Automation with Python, and Google Data Analytics.
These Google IT certificates align with the California Community Colleges Vision for Success initiative by increasing the number of students who acquire certificates or specific skill set that prepares them for an in-demand job.
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Develop proficiency with basic information technology skills. Students will be introduced to technical support fundamentals, computer networking, operating systems, system administration, and IT security. Get the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enter the field of information technology. Students will learn how to troubleshoot computers, networks, use different operating systems, perform system administration tasks, and mitigate security threats. Possible career include: Database administrator, IT specialist, tech support specialist, system analyst, network engineer, help desk technician, IT support specialist, IT technician, computer user specialist, and IT assistant.
Required Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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NCGO 001 | Introduction to Google Certificate | 4-4.5 hours |
NCGO 002 | Google IT Support | 162-180 hours |
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This certificate is designed to provide students with a background in IT support with in-demand skills. Students are introduced to Python, Git, and IT automation. This program is designed for students with prior knowledge or experience in IT support. Possible careers include: IT support specialist, junior system analyst, junior system administrator, and network specialist.
Required Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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NCGO 001 | Introduction to Google Certificate | 4-4.5 hours |
NCGO 003 | Google IT Automation with Python | 162-180 hours |
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This certificate develops proficiency with basic data analytics skills. Students will be introduced to data cleaning, data analysis, data ethics, data visualization, critical thinking, problem solving, and various data analytics platforms. Students will receive knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enter the field of data analytics. Students will learn how to uncover data stories by applying critical thinking, problem solving, and data analysis skills.
Possible careers include: associate data analyst, business performance analyst, junior data scientist, marketing analyst, finance analyst, healthcare analyst, operations analyst, and data technician.
Required Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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NCGO 001 | Introduction to Google Certificates | 4-4.5 hours |
NCGO 004 | Google Data Analytics | 270-300 hours |
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- Subject: Noncredit Google IT and Data Analytics