Recommendable! Great that Google wants to provide online professional education at very affordable prices. See Google Career Certificates. And this is only the beginning!
More competition in the professional education market is very welcome!
P.S. Unfortunately, the below article is almost two years old. And it appears Google has not really further developed its offering than described in this old article. This is very regrettable!
"... To be sure, it’s hard to imagine anyone taking on America’s $600 billion higher education industry. Nevertheless, a quick look at Google’s model shows why colleges should be worried.
Google is launching various professional courses that offer training for specific high-paying jobs that are in high demand. Program graduates can earn a “Google Career Certificate” in one of the following positions: Project manager ($93,000); Data analyst ($66,000); UX designer ($75,000). ...
Unlike college, Google won’t just hand you a diploma and send you away, however. The company has promised to assist graduates in their job searches, connecting them with employers such as Intel, Bank of America, Hulu, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Graduates will also be eligible for one of the hundreds of apprenticeship opportunities the company is offering. ..."
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