About Your PaCE to Success: Google Career Credentials

As a proud graduate of the California State University (CSU), you now have exclusive access to Your PaCE to Success: Google Career Credentials, a workforce initiative through CSU Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) designed especially for CSU alumni. Through this program, you can enroll in Google Career Certificates at no cost, gaining the skills and credentials to advance your career, explore new opportunities, and continue your journey of lifelong learning.

Courses are delivered fully online through Coursera and are designed to be self-paced and flexible, so you can learn on your own schedule, continuing the lifelong journey of growth and success that began with your CSU degree.

• Free enrollment in the Google AI and Prompting Essentials specialization (100% online, self-paced through Coursera)
• Eligibility to unlock additional Google Career Certificates upon completion of your first specialization
• Digital credentials to highlight on your résumé and LinkedIn profile

• Guidance and support from the CSU PaCE team throughout your learning experience

When you complete the Google AI and Prompting Essentials specialization, you’ll gain access to additional Google Career Certificates, also at no cost. These advanced credentials span today’s most in-demand fields, including:

• Business Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
• IT Automation with Python
• IT Support
• Project Management
• UX Design

Your CSU degree was the foundation of your success. Now, Your PaCE to Success is here to help you take the next step. According to a Google Graduate Survey (2022), 75% of U.S. Google Career Certificate graduates reported a positive career outcome, such as a new job, promotion, or raise within six months of completion.

This program is one more way CSU continues to invest in you, its alumni community by providing the tools, credentials, and support you need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving workforce.