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    <div class="html-content"><div><div>In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a limited number of free licenses to help learners build high-demand skills in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing, project management, UX design, and artificial intelligence (AI).</div><div><br></div><div>These certificates are 100% online, self-paced, and designed for learners with no prior experience. </div><div><br></div><div>Whether you’re a student looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, an alumnus reskilling for a career transition, or a faculty member wanting to integrate industry certifications into your course, this program provides an accessible, flexible, and career-ready learning experience.</div><div><br></div><h5>Why Earn a Google Career Certificate?</h5><div><ul><li>Gain Job-Ready Skills – Develop expertise in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, project management, and more.</li><li>Boost Your Resume – Earn an industry-recognized credential that is valued by top employers.</li><li>Flexible &amp; Self-Paced – Learn at your own speed with high-quality courses developed by Google experts.</li><li>Free for UMBC Learners – This initiative provides access to Google Career Certificates at no cost during the Spring 2025 pilot.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><h5>How It Works</h5><div><ol><li>Visit the UMBC Google Career Certificates website to explore available certificates.</li><li>Complete the enrollment form to request access to the program. (Limited licenses available! First-come, first-serve)</li><li>If approved, you’ll receive an email invitation from Coursera with instructions on how to get started.</li><li>Start learning at your own pace and earn your credential to advance your career!</li></ol></div><div>Important: We ask that learners enroll and complete one certificate at a time to ensure as many learners as possible can benefit from this program. Licenses are assigned for a set duration based on your expected completion time. </div><div><br></div><h5>Who Can Participate?</h5><div><ul><li>Current UMBC Undergraduate &amp; Graduate Students</li><li>Recent UMBC Alumni</li><li>UMBC Faculty &amp; Staff</li></ul></div><div>No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and grow!</div><div><br></div><h5>Get Started Today!</h5><div>Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Google Career Certificate for free and develop the skills needed for your future career.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <a href="https://googlecerts.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC’s Google Career Certificates</a> website to explore certificates and enroll today!</div><div><br></div><div>Questions? <a href="https://googlecerts.umbc.edu/contact/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Visit this Contact &amp; Support page</a> for more information.</div></div></div>
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