Workforce Development

Build Skills. Unlock Opportunities.

Free, career-focused technology education for underserved communities — a proposed extension of Global CyberSafe Academy for adults preparing for technology careers.

Two learning pathways

Free technology education for every stage of learning

Global CyberSafe serves children through the K–12 Academy and is proposing a separate pathway for adults preparing for technology careers.

Existing program

K–12 Academy

Digital literacy, cybersecurity, AI literacy, coding and foundational education for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, with a dashboard for parents and guardians.

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Proposed program · In development

Workforce Development

Professional training, cloud computing, cybersecurity and AI career pathways for adult learners.

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Career training is separate from the K–12 program. Student and parent accounts are not affected.

Career pathways

Explore career pathways

Four planned learning areas. The first proposed cohort focuses on Cloud Cybersecurity.

  • Planned

    Cybersecurity

    Protect systems, data and people: threat awareness, secure configuration and the basics of responding to incidents.

  • Planned

    Cloud Computing

    Understand cloud infrastructure and services, and the foundations of working in cloud environments.

  • Planned

    Artificial Intelligence

    Learn how AI and machine learning are used responsibly in modern workplaces.

  • Planned

    Data Analytics

    Collect, analyze and communicate data to support better decisions.

How the program will work

From application to credential

  1. Apply

    Apply to join an eligible learning cohort.

  2. Get oriented

    Receive orientation and facilitator guidance.

  3. Train and practice

    Complete online training and practical exercises.

  4. Earn credentials

    Earn available credentials after meeting requirements.

Available credentials depend on the training provider’s requirements.

Proposed first cohort

Program plan at a glance

Planned details, subject to Google’s approval and program terms.

Initial program
Cloud Cybersecurity
Learners
500 targeted across future cohorts
Delivery
Online, facilitated
Cost to learners
Free
Language support
English and French
Training provider
Google Skills, subject to approval
Program administrator
Global CyberSafe
Learner eligibility
Subject to Google’s terms

About this program

Who runs it, who it serves, and what we expect

Who we are

Global CyberSafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It runs Global CyberSafe Academy, a free bilingual K–12 education platform, and proposes this workforce program as a second pathway.

Address
Global CyberSafe965 N 975 EOgden, UT 84404USA

Target learners

Adult and young-adult learners from underserved communities who want an entry point into technology careers. Final eligibility follows the training provider’s terms.

Facilitator responsibilities

  • Run orientation and keep learners on track.
  • Offer guidance in English and French.
  • Support practical exercises and answer questions.
  • Track participation and report program outcomes.

Expected outcomes

Planned, not guaranteed

  • Learners complete foundational training in their chosen pathway.
  • Learners earn available credentials after meeting requirements.
  • Learners gain practical skills and a clearer view of their next career steps.
  • Global CyberSafe reports participation and completion without publishing personal information.

Our courses and Google training are different things

Global CyberSafe’s own courses are the K–12 Academy. The Google training described on this page is proposed and pending Google’s approval and availability.

No Google partnership, endorsement or sponsorship is claimed or implied. Google program names and branding will be used only after Google confirms approval and any applicable permissions.

Google, Google Cloud and Google Skills are trademarks of Google LLC.

Interested in career training?

Enrollment is not open yet. Write to us and we will share updates when the first cohort is confirmed. We use your email only to reply.