Did the Google IT Support Professional Certificate Help Me Get a Full-Time Job? | 2023 UPDATE
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In this video I talk about whether or not I believe the Google IT Support Professional Certificate played a role in helping me land my full-time job. Be sure to like and subscribe!
01:32 Why I Took the Course
02:55 Course Overview
04:55 How the certification helped my career
06:08 Was it worth it?
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For anyone without college please do not expect to get two job offers with just this and certainly not very quickly, Assuming he has an associates degree at this point + I'm sure his resume also highlights he is currently going for his BA, those things will instantly leap frog him over people switching sectors or younger people without the schooling.
Don't wanna kill anyone's optimism but definitely have realistic expectations.
This is a very important point, thanks for this Ryan!
Very true, this story mostly applies to young and junior or aspirational tech professionals. Using this Google IT Support certificate later on as a stepping stone for a career switch will result in a very different story.
I am 60 years old. It took a few months, but I got through the google IT certificate. Got a kick out of the network materials. I read that companies, like walmart, get notified of people that complete the material. Nobody has contacted me about it. I was taking google IT for python automation, but I just got sick of it and don't believe I am going to get offered work in automation.
Not that it should matter, but I got a degree years ago
Have you uploaded your certificate to linkedin? There’s a special way to do so that you have to research, bc recruiters can search via certificates and head hunt
@@Yoopsen213 yes , I did
@@Yoopsen213what’s that special way,if I may ask please?
Very good advice! Thanks man!
As a veteran that's been working in various roles on and off in IT for over 20 years, I can honestly tell you that nowadays that a Computer Science or even Cybersecurity college degree ALONE will NOT generally land you an entry level IT job, even this Google IT cert mentioned here is NOT enough. You COULD land an entry lev Help Desk role IF you have a personal connection their through school, friends or family but that's the exception. Post pandemic, tech related college degrees have become overrated and do NOT carry the same weight that once did anymore, NOT saying their worthless but not really as valuable. A BS in Computer Science gains MORE value when paired with say 1-3 years IT exp and recent A+ cert. For a newbie or a career changer with little or no IT experience, it's ONLY going to come down to EXPERIENCE IS KING and entry level IT certs like CompTIA A+ or Net+ following close behind as this is what you'll need to land that first entry level Help Desk job. The HARDEST part for those new to IT is interviewing for and landing that first IT Support (Help Desk or Desktop Support) job. And please do NOT jump on the newbie Cybersecurity bandwagon WITHOUT at least 1 to 3 years IT experience and at least one or two entry level IT certs! You need to understand what a network is and how it works BEFORE you can secure it, right? You need to understand how a PC works together with all its components, its Operating System, various apps and the connection to the Internet BEFORE you can secure it and prevent attacks, right? You see where I'm going with this... Learn the IT fundamentals first, get SOME experience and THEN consider a low level Cybersecurity role after maybe 3 to 5 years IN.
believe me Sir you told 100% right first get the knowledge of IT means routers switches stuff like that then move to cyber security.
You just being negative Nancy 🚬🐔
Gatekeeper, you just sound mad that someone can get to your lvl within an year...
You're talking nonsense there is a shortage of IT personal. Employers are screaming out for candidates. It is more easier now than ever before you get an entry level roles in cyber, IT support, data etc.
I’ve literally seen tons of people break into IT with just one certificate. Are you 60 years old?
Thanks for sharing this Ben. It turns out that my aspirations seems to fall in the same line with yours as I am aspiring Cybersecurity. I already did some courses online courses on that. I completed the Google IT Specialization Certificate last some 2 months ago. I am equally looking for an online job to exercise my newly acquired skills on. The scope in which I practice now is not broad enough. I am currently working towards completing the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization. What do you think about this specialization?
Kudos for you two jobs
Im doing the project management one and trying to figure out which one to do next. Congrats on your offers
How did you like the Project Management certificate course? I ask because I'm currently debating between that one and the Google IT Support.
Congratulations on the two job offers when you're done with college! I've been in IT for 9 years working in data centers. While I don't have a bachelor's I have experience. Cybersecurity is something I'd love to get into eventually. Just need to chart a path for me there. It's a little tough out here in the tech sector at the moment. I got caught up in a mass layoff so currently questing for that next job myself. Good luck with whatever job you take on here soon!
Best of luck on your journey Sapphire! Thanks for watching
@@BenTruong congrats!
Bro, I love this video. Super straightforward and I'm happy to know it's creditable for a career in the future. I'm currently 18 not knowing what to do but this video helped a lot with my career path in the future.
Love seeing these comments, good luck Justin!
I'll share this with my son thanks
Hello Ben! Currently I'm taking the classes in Google IT support. I have no background in IT but some University I've completed, trying to go into the cyber security path. Thank you for your honest opinion/feedback.
Yo Ben, how did you find the time to study up on IT/cybersecurity stuff like this? I’m a junior majoring in MIS and I’m interested in getting into the cybersecurity field, but it’s difficult to make time for learning that stuff. My MIS classes don’t go into it very much, and I have started the Google IT Support Certificate, but I feel like I won’t have enough knowledge of the field to gain an internship next summer due to school and work taking up so much of my time.
I completed the Cert during the summer when I had no classes. I’d use the Google IT Cert to build towards the Sec+.. it’s gonna be tough but it takes discipline and finding a schedule that works for you! You got this
Hey Ben can you tell me for some on-line best Digital Forensic certification please
When completing it in that 1 month, how many hours did you at least do each day and how did you balance your time with doing that along with other things you had going on?
What was the pay?
Hi thanks for making very informative videos. Where did you get your degree in Management Information Systems from and if you could advise which online college is best for getting MIS degree? thankyou again
I currently attend George Mason University, I’m not sure about online college as I’ve never attended any other university
See I wanna do Certs get inside the industry then finally finish up college. Is this reality? Or just go back to school?
Thank you for the information! I am currently on course 2. When you finished all 5 course, did you get a certificate getting a “Google IT specialist” title? or just the individual certificates?
You get both! One for each course and one for completing the entire certificate.
Hows the course going?
@@ImAshleeS its good! I finished it within 2 months so now im enrolled in Cyber security.
@laureno1172 thats so awesome! Where are you taking your C.S?
I was looking for the guidance and here i found it thank you
Sir i want to take this course but i
am wondering if i can get job in india.. and is it possible to get remote jobs for part time after completing the course ? Please let me know ..
I’m 35 and am currently changing careers. I have been taking the Google Tech Support Fundamentals and I’m about 65% of the way. I’m enjoying it and catching on pretty fast and it seems so easy. I’m wondering where to go after I complete the course?
If I were in your position, I’d consider the CompTIA A+ or Network+. I think those would be great to look and get into your first role in IT
Do you think it’s worth it to complete the IT support cert before diving into the Cybersecurity cert?
I’m looking for a new career in my late 30’s and I’ve always had in interest, but lack experience just the little that I’ve learned poking around.
Now I’m considering completing the IT cert first and trying to find and entry level position in IT while completing my Cybersecurity and getting some exp under my belt.
I would say yes, its worth having either this (Google IT cert or CompTIA A+). Cybersecurity is something that requires a solid understanding of computers and their hardware and software. If you try to jump straight into cybersec without much knowledge of computers, you're not going to do well. Think of it this way: If you want to work on engines and engine performance, it greatly helps to understand the car as a whole and all the theory behind how engines works and all of its supporting systems as well as all the other components in a car.
I was 33yo when I got my Comptia A+, which helped me land a entry-level IT job. Now I'm 38 working as a local gov IT technician with a 6 figure salary and gov employee benefits, NO COLLEGE DEGREE.
I was working at a BestBuy before this... you will most likely have contract jobs at first through recruiters for a couple of years build up experience then you can find something permanent.
Does it teach you about the computers you'll be working on? Like the physical aspects if somethings broken , burn out or needs replacing ? The mechanical side note just the information of working brains of one etc? Im interesting and i have almost no experience with computers .
it does not teach you about fixing a physical computer
Do you think the Google IT Support Cert worth it if I already have the A+ and N+?
does google it support certificate works in canada? im trying to do the courses but i cant manage to find an answer if people did actually got a job in canada please urgent HELP!
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Had my a+ in 2015 and its expired. My it career was short lived. I ended up going back to call center jobs after i told myself i wouldnt and then saw all the requirements for cybersecurity degree and made me not want to go back to school. I tried going into coding and other fields these past 8 years and could not get into another field. I am going to take the Google It Cert and do the cybersecurity cert to study for security+ just to find a job and then probably go to wgu. Im 38 bro. Im tired, i want to make at least 5k or more to start a family
wgu school is trash , i’m enrolled rn and honestly i thought it was better… i was basically teaching myself and even asking for help etc, advisors and the professors themselves rarely helped. really feel like i got scammed out of my money for that school. so please look for another option. just thought i’d let ppl know!
@@MamaWoli-yp8ib I suppose everyone has different perspectives. 3 of my co-workers all did their Bachelor's in various IT fields at WGU and had great experiences.
I can't hear you
Hello do I need a laptop taking this course? thanks
No. You can use a mobile device. Though it greatly helps if you have a real computer to work with.
You were a young college student though. I got an art degree 6 years ago, 28 and working as a janitor... im currently taking the course. I have no backgrouns in IT, i just need to make more money. Will it work for me?
I think this is a great starting point, but this probably won’t be enough to get into IT. I’d probably stack more certifications in addition to this one like the A+, Network+, and even Sec+.
I'm a janitor too, we'll both make it in IT I'm sure
@@BenTruong I appreciate your honest answer!! I definitely want to at least go for A+.
@capy069 yeah, I worry if I'm wasting my time trying sometimes, but I think it really is possible. Best of luck to you! We can do this one step at a time.
@@hannah-6080 my mom got a reasonably easy remote help desk job with California Unemployment with zero work experience within the last 20 years. There are 100% jobs you can do, I seen it. If all else fails, look up California EDD remote jobs.
Is this the course that prepares you for the CompTIA cert tests? I wanted to take this course but I can’t afford to pay for the tests.
Also, I have a professional certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce and I am having a hard time getting a job.
Comptia is way harder and is more recognized in the job field
I would say……NO
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Is it possible to get the certificate in one month?
yes, absolutely.
Yes, if you have time. I know someone who did it in Three weeks but that's all they did everyday
I did it in 6 days. Not the recommended route. I did it this way just to get the certification and to figure out what the course teaches. Now I'm applying for jobs and going back over the topics to get a thorough understanding
@@gabriellacayo8295 smart
“Pretty much” count = 19
LMAO I was watching one of my videos recently and was like damn I say “pretty much” way too often, need to work on that🫡
Skip to 2:30. Skip the waffle.
But what if I you like waffles?
He forgot to mention the main reason he got the offer it's because he is a white Asian American if your black forget it 😂
I didn’t even know I was a White Asian American👀
@@BenTruongOMG hahaha😅
Continue to think that way. And you will definitely stay that way in life 😂😅🤣