Learning is not only a tool for personal and professional development but also a means to adapt to the technological environment in which we live.
The learning process goes beyond mere memorization; it involves understanding, analyzing, applying, and creating. It strengthens our reasoning abilities, problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork.
Furthermore, it has a positive impact on both our cognition and emotional well-being, keeping our brains active and increasing our happiness and self-confidence.
That’s why Google has developed an initiative aimed at addressing the issue of unemployment, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, where youth unemployment rates are alarming.
Google Actívate is an online and in-person course platform designed to provide free learning opportunities for those seeking their first job or wanting to acquire technological skills.
The course modules have an estimated duration of 40 hours, allowing participants to obtain Google certifications in a relatively short time.
In addition to the standard modules, participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their progress through additional activities and exams to advance to the next level. The grading standards are high, with a minimum requirement of 75% correct answers on the exams.
Time is also on the students’ side, as Google grants a maximum of one year to complete a course and take a final exam leading to the official certification.
The courses available on Google Actívate cover a variety of topics, including Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, App Development, Web Development, and Personal Productivity, among others.
Furthermore, some of these courses are offered in collaboration with universities, ensuring the quality of the content.
This Google initiative represents a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to improve their professional and personal prospects in an increasingly digitalized world.
You can view the complete list of courses by following this link.
