ONLY UNSPONSORED Review of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate From Coursera

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Certifications have always been an important topic to discuss when breaking into the Cyber Security career field and advancing your career. Selecting the proper certification can be quite challenging with so many certification options. Choosing the correct certification is even more complicated when starting your journey into cyber security.
In this video, we will walk through the process that I took to get the Google Cybersecurity Certificate so that I can tell you exactly what to expect. We will also talk about the pros and cons of the program and if you should get the Google Cybersecurity Certificate from Coursera. Sometimes, this certificate is also called the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.
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[@ajramirez77]

I used the Google cybersecurity certificate to prepare me for Security +. It served it's purpose. I ended up landing a job as a network tech for a gov contractor.

[@JonGoodCyber]

It's debatable how much preparation the Google Cybersecurity Certificate even provides towards the Security+ because it's so surface-level. That said, it's great to see that you kept moving onto a higher-level objective.

[@henryijeoma]

you got a job with literally just sec+?

[@ajramirez77]

@henryijeoma In the US, if you want to work for the government, you're going to need Security + to work in IT. You need a cert that satisfies DoD 8570 IAT Level II and Sec+ does just that. My employer assessed that I'd be a good fit as a network tech then move me to their SOC after I learn their system. Starting pay is 68k.

[@henryijeoma]

@@ajramirez77 you think I have a chance, I only have Sec+, no degree though

[@sattineez]

I did it to, just hope I can also land a job after doing CS50 and offsec Pentestes exames 🤞

[@brusslee1814]

The fact that you actually took the course and completed it before giving your opinion says a lot. 👍 +1sub

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you liked the content and welcome to the community!

[@infosec_mike]

You do not need to take the course to know it's bullshit. But I am glad there is another professional out there speaking the truth.

[@amanuelyaynu8333]

​@@JonGoodCyberSo Which has a better quality cert if Google doesn't have? Thank you

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@amanuelyaynu8333 you can find my recommended path in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@drehardin]

Almost none of them do. It's crazy. They make money from "clicks/likes" and recycling other channels content.

[@Mack9077]

I came in here just to say Google’s course is one of the main reasons I passed my Security+. I received a high score too. So if your planning on taking the Security+ take Googles course first

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome to voice your opinion, and certainly, getting through the Security+ is an excellent career milestone. I like to compare the Google Cybersecurity certificate to being at a restaurant where they give you bread or chips and salsa before you even get an appetizer, but the restaurant doesn't actually offer the appetizer, main meal, or dessert....this gives you something to snack on, but there's a lot of ground to make up to actually pass something like the Security+.

[@ajramirez77]

Same dude. Got a 784 on Sec+. I was able to switch from the mental health field to IT within 2 months after getting sec+. Now I'm working on getting CYSA+

[@prostigeMarketing]

​@@ajramirez77do you think it's better to go with Google over A+ before prepping for SEC+?

[@ajramirez77]

@prostigeMarketing if the cyber course feels too hard start with A+. A+ will give building blocks for Sec+

[@DPinWheel]

@@ajramirez77 So what is the route you took to go from mental health to Cybersecurity. I’m looking to do the same thing. Could you help a brother out?

[@jeffkan1]

You had asked for us to comment on why we wanted to get into cyber security. I'm a former software developer, roughly from 1991 - 2012 ... as you can tell, I'm on the older side of people thinking of this industry, and I am very interested in the cyber security career. I was studying about a year ago for the Security+ certification, and convinced myself that having that on my resume would not be enough to get my foot in the door, and did not take the exam. Now, I'm ready to spend some money and try to get that door opened, even though I have a '6' in the first digit of my age. 😀

[@JonGoodCyber]

Are you looking to leverage your existing knowledge and still work in a development-type area? If so, areas like Application Security and Cloud can leverage your existing skills more than other areas. That said, I always recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because I've provided a roadmap of the skills and certifications that you should have in general for the career field.

[@jeffkan1]

@@JonGoodCyber good question! Doesn't have to be me building things ... I'd be happy doing the defense. That said, I will look at the roadmap and the App Security and Cloud. Big thank you to you, Jon! 🏆

[@ahnana833]

You are young! Gogogo !

[@egrafting]

Interested in google courses on Coursera in general and cyber secruity was one that seemed to be pushed quite a lot, so seeing your truthful evaluation on it is extremely helpful. Thanks Jon you did good :)

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing and I'm glad that you found the content helpful!

[@a_random_guy2671]

I remember taking my first google course on coursera and thinking I was gonna get access to this exclusive job platform only to be severely underwhelmed by career circle. I receive notifications about jobs that give priority to google certificate holders and when I follow the link its usually an non tech related call center job. Rushing through the cert during the free trial to get the 30% off comptia voucher, then studying elsewhere is probably the best way to utilize the course

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for sharing! It's definitely over glamorized and I didn't even need to complete the certificate to identify that. Their course videos felt more like promotional videos than training content. The Security+ voucher has some benefit even if you have to pay a month of Coursera fees but at two months it's basically a break even and not worth it. Something not in this video that I noticed was the amount of discussion forum posts from participants dropped way off towards the end so I wonder if people are quitting early.

[@a_random_guy2671]

@@JonGoodCyber I definitely believe people are quitting early. It wasn't half as interesting as the It or automation with python course. I only did about half before I decided it wasn't worth it. I already had sec+ and will have sql and python courses through my school in the next few months.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@JonGoodCyber Agreed. Heavy marketing without much substance. Sad that it worked on so many people

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@a_random_guy2671 sounds like WGU

[@JonGoodCyber]

It worked at least initially...I really wish I could see how many people finished all the requirements.

[@CajunCarpenter]

I am actually currently taking the Google Cyber security course I'm on the third one which I guess would be course 3... Anyway I greatly appreciate your honest opinion because now I think I should probably lean more towards going ahead and studying for the security plus instead. I can put my valuable money and efforts into that which will get me further than this one would. Again I greatly appreciate your brutal honest opinion and it's helped me see which way I need to go. Thank you sir.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the review! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of skills and certifications. This is the path that anybody trying to get into Cybersecurity should follow.

[@calisthenicarts312]

Got my attention now. So many cybersecurity experts on here, it's good to identify someone who is straight forward and doesn't blow smoke. Appreciate your honest review!!!

[@JonGoodCyber]

There's a lot of people talking about cybersecurity but I wouldn't classify many of them as "experts." I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@calisthenicarts312]

@@JonGoodCyber For those on the outside, it's a little harder to determine.

[@JonGoodCyber]

The algorithm certainly doesn't help that but now that you've found me, you have a great resource to utilize!

[@TylerFernandes94]

i've seen ads for these a bunch of times and I've been in a situation where I can do a career change if I wanted to, and I have a slight curiosity in doing cybersecurity. I searched up the course and then decided to check out reviews and looked at yours first because of the ONLY UNSPONSORED in the title. I was totally about to put down some money to do the course up until now. Thanks!

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing and glad that I could help! Remember, it's not necessarily that paid training is a bad thing but this program isn't one that is worth it for most people. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and following the included roadmap.

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@GensUnaSumus09 The advice that I give is backed by both facts and statistics. If you don't believe it, you are more than welcome to go on a job board and search for yourself to find the exact same conclusions. The reality is that I help people break into the industry and fast-track their careers every single day. Also, to imply that my FREE eBook is some scam is ridiculous and very troll-like. I hope you have a better day.

[@bosh9244]

Currently half way through the course on the Linux portion. I have been enjoying the amount of knowlegdge i'm soaking in based on this whole course. This for me was the best way to introduce myself in the field as i'm currentlly working in help desk for about 1.5 yeears and looking for the next step. I'm definetly looking forward to using the sec + voucher especially since my employer agreed to pay for the exam with the voucher once I complete this certificate. I am already prepard to study for the 601 after I finish this course. Any advice on what I should be doing now as im going through the course or even after completetion besides taking the sec+ ?

[@JonGoodCyber]

If you're already taking the certificate training, use it for what it is...a basic introduction...and I wouldn't really stop and get caught up on anything. The reality is that it only covers a very small subset of the knowledge that you need for the Security+, and it doesn't do all that great of a job so it's not worth trying to overachieve through it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and looking at the roadmap because if you have gaps in your knowledge right now, the course isn't going to fix that. This will also give you an idea of the skills and certifications that you need for all areas of Cybersecurity. Then I would check out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) where there's a bunch of training and career services to really accelerate your career progression.

[@cjmurray7959]

@@ahmetbakibasci8070 agreed

[@ajaobabajide5558]

I am new to the tech world , and I have so much interest in Cyber Security. Is it ideal for me to start with Coursera ? Please I need urgent help

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@ajaobabajide5558 I recommend checking out the links in my above comment.

[@TerryJulianLive]

man thats ridiculous..most people do help desk for 6 months..max..you did it for way too long..

[@EvilWeiRamirez]

I started taking the course. It seemed like a good primer. I'm doing it on weekends and using my weeknights to learn stuff on try hack me. I really like learning in parallel like this. I also enjoy the bite size pieces from thm. I'm hoping that this can be the beginning to a career, but I'm only done with course 4, so halfway through, and I'm going through the junior soc rooms at thm. It's pretty fun though.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing! Understand that I'm not saying by taking this program that you're going to be a worse professional, but instead it's a matter of the most effective and efficient path based on what you need to be successful, and what will actually make an impact on your career. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. The roadmap provides what I would consider the minimum to be expected of you and of course, you can and should add skills and knowledge beyond that.

[@seunalomasojo4957]

Hi I’ve got some issues on my thm excercies I don’t know if you can put me through pls..

[@EvilWeiRamirez]

@@seunalomasojo4957 if you Google the question, there are lots of tutorials on issues people have

[@mypassportpicsux]

I’m in course seven and everything you said in on par with my experience thus far. I would have enjoyed more in depth analysis of packets but I’ll have to get that from Chris Greer vids. At this point I’m just gonna finish it. It was something to do during summer so my interests wouldn’t wane. Now that classes have resumed it’s an afterthought compared to my college courses. Thanks for your valuable insight.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Definitely if you're already to course seven, just finish it out and keep moving.

[@casualpeen]

finished this cert and went through chris greer's vids. he is awesome and gives a full masterclass on tcp/IP

[@sarahanderson6913]

Thanks for your honest review! I'm taking the IT support cert and plan on taking the Cybersecurity one as well. Just to help prepare for the Sec+.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for sharing! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap to see what I recommend.

[@ChineseRatfaceCHANG]

Sec+ is easy, really does not compare at all to say, an OffSec course. Sec+ is not generally enough to get in anymore.

[@ConsciousFella]

This was the most honest review I've come across thank you

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad you liked it!

[@azael1633]

Moving from software engineering to cybersecurity so I looked into this cert and found your video. Thank you for going out of the way to look into this cert and complete it yourself! +1 sub from me. def will check your other videos. Mad respect for the unbiased opinion

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful and welcome to the community!

[@SethFX]

So a beginners course is basic, omg I never excepted that

[@JonGoodCyber]

Good one...

[@brennenmcminn2387]

I already passed my sec+ over a year and a half ago. I'm using this as a refresher course to go back over material I haven't looked at in awhile.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Remember that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is considered a lower level credential than the Security+, so I recommend continuing onto higher level certifications.

[@Sterbenys]

Thanks for this, I’m currently on Course 3 & i feel like I’m haven’t really learned too much… just a bunch of definitions they’re cramming into my head. I also believe there’s no way this is “professional” it seems super basic knowledge, I do plan on further expanding my knowledge after it though. Perhaps a associates degree & there’s places near me that offer 11mon actual irl training hands on at this one base I might look into. I’m still enjoying it though because I’m 25 and just now realizing I enjoy tech a lot & want to do something in the industry & cyber really has me excited.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Awesome and thank you for sharing! Ultimately if you can get a job in IT or Cybersecurity and start learning the necessary skills, you'll be making solid progress towards your goals.

[@thepatsyfamily]

Google definitely oversells these courses. I took the Data Analytics course and it barely scratched the surface and in no way, shape, or form did it get me career ready. I decided to take the Google Cyber one since it gets you prepped for the Security+ cert. What are your thoughts on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate offered by Coursera?

[@kidthorazine]

I to the MS security course and the google one, the MS one covers a lot of the same ground but also feels super marketing heavy this time with a focus on Azure/AD and other MS products, but it does sort of go through Azure/AD 101 which is very important and something that the google course skips over completely.

[@JonGoodCyber]

From a job market standpoint, you still have a similar issue where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.

[@TyTheKazekage]

Similar in how a lot of people see the CISSP a mile wide and an inch deep in content, but with this, I would say at best, this is only a half a inch deep. I will say for a person that is inquisitive, it left me wanting to learn more. Not going over Windows and AD is something I realized I should have learned before even being exposed a threat, vulnerability, or risk, incident response, wireshark, python ect. I always felt it should have been redone and behave like the BTL1 cert operates in being lab heavy in all their courses.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I don't really expect an entry level certification to go very deep into the topics but this certificate definitely has a long ways to go in many areas.

[@Phanabot]

Your review is 100% true! When I reviewed the course outline, I was quite surprised that they had SQL and Python as part of their curriculum. While those are nice to have, it's overwhelming for any beginner. Thanks for the real, and honest review. 😎

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ameion]

I have been looking for jobs and there are soooooo many jobs in IT that require SQL in my area, like a lot!

[@Phanabot]

@@Ameion Interesting! I hadn't seen SQL as a requirement yet. Python maybe, but mostly for more advanced positions to automate.

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@Ameion I'm not sure what you consider "a lot," but it's a relatively small percentage of the overall jobs that ask for it and an even smaller percentage that actually requires it in the job itself. You should be focusing on the things that large percentages of jobs are asking for...not the number of jobs as that doesn't indicate what the market actually wants. Also, I never said that SQL knowledge is bad...it's all about learning the priority knowledge and then filling in the gaps as you go.

[@orangewallet56]

OMG. This. Actually l got stuck at Big Query. ;A; I'm like how?? Kind of fell off from there.

[@CyberTronics]

You legit guy. So many talk without actually taking the course! I tried the course but abandoned it, did not like it for many reasons. Thanks for your honesty you earned a subscriber.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and welcome to the community!

[@DynamicTech.t]

I appreciate your feed back on this material and from scanning over some of the content agree with you. Thank You.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NarendraMnr]

I've almost completed it, currently at the end of 7th course (Python). I've had a exposure to Linux before. Just like you said, Except python (course 7) most of the Google cyber security course doesn't focus or show or teach on actual applications that we'd use. But what i CAN say is i'd rather have this than having aimlessly looking around without direction. and it did and DOES help me get confidence to go further. I just view it as first step, that's all.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I wish you had found me earlier; then, you wouldn't be "aimlessly looking around without direction" since I spell out a roadmap in my free eBook! Regardless, at the end of the day, the information isn't somehow going to hurt you long-term, so if you're already completing the course, finish it and keep moving.

[@Alpha1CA]

@@JonGoodCyber where can I find your ebook?

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@Alpha1CA it can be found on my website: jongood.com/getstarted/

[@Crog2]

My vote is clearly for Google Cybersecurity Certificate ... and nobody paid me for that :) Explanation: in my opinion Google Cybersecurity Certificate is actually good as an entry-level training. Outside of US, Comptia Security+ isn't that popular and highly demanded. In my country Google certificate training costs 14$ (still cheap in US - 49$/month less expensive what Sec+ costs, 400$) and you get comparable knowledge as Security+ . In fact, Google Cybersec has hands-on which Security+ doesn't. This is a huge plus for Google certificate. We can discuss how in-depth or not those hands-on are, but hey, this is entry level cert.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome to your opinion; however, you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings, among many other reasons, some of which are stated in this video review. Your statement about the Security+ not having hands-on is actually false. Plenty of tools and technologies are covered by the exam objectives. That means if you do not get hands-on experience, that is either a function of ignoring the exam objectives, a failure on your training provider, or both. Additionally, the hands-on labs inside the Coursera training are not graded for accuracy or completeness and can be easily bypassed, as stated in this review. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Security+ are nowhere near the same caliber of coverage.

[@Crog2]

@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings" - well, yes, it's new one. Only time will show. "That means if you do not get hands-on experience," - a big majority of Sec+ certified folks have just done video course + probably have read book + practice exams. That applied to 95+% as reddit comtpia's channel and discord channel have demostrated. Sad but true. You're talking about ideal approach of Sec+ certification which included labs which will cost extra 100-200$ and only small percentage of people want to pay for it. While Security+ is only multiple choice + PBQs it's essentially still purely theoretic exam.

[@sahilsvision]

​@@JonGoodCyber "you will never convince me of any significant value in certifications that employers don't list in job postings" Do you know that a lot of job listings are posted by recruiters that just copy whatever other similar job listings have? Security+ is outdated. The Google Certification by itself will not land you a job, you will need to put in work by doing side projects, build a portfolio, learn various tools like Splunk and others, and it will also help to pair it with other certs. Additionally, you get a 30% off coupon for Security+, and from everything posted online the Google Certification covers a lot of what Security+ covers and then some. So you are getting a 30% off coupon and you are getting prepared for the Security+ cert, with a little more studying you can get both.

[@Godwlingua]

Thank you for this video. Now, can you please make a video on the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate?? I would like a to do a comparison. I have no IT skills. I plan on taking the Google cybersecurity certificate next month and make my way up to sec+, cisco cyberops, BTL1, Cysa+, Casp+, etc...you can notice I haven't mentioned anything about A+ or Network+. That's because I have been told the google cert would give me all the foundational network skills I need. Also, the 30% voucher they offer for the sec+ is appealling.

[@JonGoodCyber]

If I have enough interest, I will certainly look at it. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap of certifications and skills. Also, you will absolutely not have enough foundational networking knowledge from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate...again see the roadmap for what I recommend.

[@CyberSunnah]

I've started the Cybersecurity course, had to take a break due to personal reasons, but I am hoping to finish it soon. From what I have seen in it, it's fairly good. Although I have no cybersec background. Maybe this video isn't sponsored by Google but seems like it's affiliated with a course that is a direct competitor. I think lots of people think this is an ALL IN ONE cert, although it says in the description that it was built alongside CompTIA as an intro for people with no background and want to take the security+ cert. which is the main reason I am taking this one just to get BASIC knowledge so that I can take that, along with other studying, and attempt security+. (also apparently you get a discount for it lol) I will hopefully be back shortly with an update once I finish the course :D

[@JonGoodCyber]

Good luck, and hopefully, whatever caused the break is behind you! When you're a new or aspiring professional, one of the challenges is that all knowledge seems good, but you don't have the context from experience to see what you actually end up using. That said, you should use what employers list in job postings to help drive your learning and development. Ultimately, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate isn't something employers are asking for; it just takes a simple job search to validate what I'm saying. Google unnecessarily focuses on very introductory things as if people can't handle certain concepts. In contrast, Cyber Training Pro focuses on giving you the most effective and efficient path possible, going from zero knowledge/skills to a fully proficient professional. I wouldn't call them competitors because Google is really targeted at people who are very unsure if they want to get into the career field, but past that point, you would want to turn to Cyber Training Pro to get the actual training and advice required.

[@CyberSunnah]

@@JonGoodCyber Thank you brother, much appreciated

[@JonGoodCyber]

Totally understand and as you progress in your journey, more options become available based on budget and for other reasons. The CIA triad is a fundamental concept for Cybersecurity, so it is definitely covered. Think of the Google course as scratching the surface where they briefly talk about some topics to give you a "taste," however the Cyber Training Pro course covers information at a deeper level instead of just briefly mentioning topics. As far as prep for the Security+, you will definitely have to do more studying after the Google program whereas the Cyber Training Pro course is built specifically to prepare you based on the exam objectives.

[@gtheentreprenerd7207]

I love your hand engagement! And I'm glad you told me about how they don't teach you anything about kali linux! I'm really interested in kali linux, and need a course to teach me that! 🎉🎉 Thank You!

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ultravioletiris6241]

Thanks for this. You just gained a lot of respect from me for not parroting the typical marketing for this program

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! My goal is always to be honest and transparent with all my content, and this is no different.

[@ruggiero1206]

@@JonGoodCyber I’m new to cybersecurity looking to start a career as a SOC Analyst what online course would you recommend for somebody like me with no experience and working a full time job. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@ruggiero1206 I recommend that anybody looking to break into cybersecurity grab my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and check out the included roadmap.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

WATCH THE ENTIRE REVIEW. Finally a good and direct review. Windows is not getting phased out anytime during my lifetime. There needs to be major focus on Windows.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the review!

[@kiho847]

Thank you for doing the actual work and your honesty.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Always!

[@mikes_.5_cent]

The one possible plus for the Google Cyber security is the Sec+ coucher.

[@JonGoodCyber]

That's assuming you complete the course and get the voucher in under 2 months. Even as somebody who knows this stuff, it took quite a bit of time to get through the courses. I did condense a lot of it into a short period of time but that's not normal for somebody new to cybersecurity.

[@cybercam33]

I really appreciate this candid review. I was thinking of taking this course as a refresher before diving into my Sec+ studies since I got a month of Coursera for $1. I'm thinking I'll apply that effort in another direction.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome and I'm glad that you found the review helpful!

[@a_random_guy2671]

At $1 for the month, its totally worth it for the 30% off comptia voucher since you plan on taking it anyway.

[@cybercam33]

@@a_random_guy2671 Good point. I could plow through this just for the discount.

[@bkstandard882]

You really should. 30% off that expensive security + I'd you take it.

[@cyberlocc]

Ya I took it as study material for the Sec+, he is being a little harsh and basing this review on "you wont get a job with this alone" which ya clearly, but as Security+ study material and some python, its great. They also say to not take this without the other google certs that already teach windows and networking, so thats a large aspect of him saying this sucks, but he is ignoring that aspect. They assume knowledge from the other certs that they tell you to take first.

[@iCyberLee]

Thank you for your nice review! I was thinking about to apply this course. I have Kali Linux, BlackArch and with most of the famous tools experiences and i also have my own lab to test out everything. I just need a certificate, so i will take a look into this course and i dont need any Kali training from this course, since i already have the skill. So this is def. good for me!

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful! Keep in mind that knowing things at a professional level is generally quite different than most people think going into it. That said, it's definitely advantageous the more that you know at the start of your journey.

[@iCyberLee]

@@JonGoodCyber Yeah true! Thanks for your answer & explanation. 🙏 In my country cant easily get into any IT- job without a actual education, even i have more then 10 years experience in IT- but they still rely on people who have education instead... Even i have done in my job are not enough for them to take me. When HR sees that i don't have education in IT- from a school. They will not take me. Even i have done real life job in IT- and helped to fix software issues with many companies and customers. I started to learn Cyber Security basics and IT- stuff since 2009. I got a phone repair and a customer service job since 2013 and also in that time i have done many IT- support for customers and after work i've learned more and more online. I also started iOS Jailbreaking since 2009 and i'm also familiar with terminal commands etc... because with Jailbroken iPhone, i have played a lot with terminal like installing package, remove, fix dpkg, SSH and file browsing etc... There have many Cyber Security job in here which requirements are very simple (mostly have based IT- skills and knowledge in OS and system understanding) and when i got answer from every HR, they said that is nice to hear i have knowledge and interest, but they take people who are mostly student or after graduated as IT- or Cyber security educations... Since i have basic & Advanced Cyber Security knowledge, but there have still something i haven't learned are in this Google Cyber Security course, so i'm just gonna get this google cert in Cyber Security and lets see if they will take me or not.

[@whitehat_stanley]

I appreciate your insight, I’m half way through the course.. I was wondering why there was no window OS been discussed.. Please what path do you suggest for someone like me projecting towards cloud security and application security? Looking forward to your response… thanks again for the videos!!

[@JonGoodCyber]

The path that I recommend for anybody trying to get into cybersecurity, regardless of the area, can be found in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol my first video wasn't sponsored because we couldn't come to terms so I just released it anyways 😂 You definitely need to heavily augment the cert to get a job, but I think it provides great theory in general. Great video!

[@jayvet8402]

Josh when are you going to start posting again would love to hear updates on both your courses and the outlook and what jobs to look out for with cuts occurring in certain areas and for people transitioning from a non tech job.

[@calisthenicarts312]

It would be a waste of time, when can use your time to work on certs that maximizes your opportunity for job and skills.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I became suspicious when I started getting a ton of correspondence for me to sponsor content about the certificate, and I just couldn't do it after simply a surface-level analysis before completing the program. The truth is that the Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase for a career and, as stated, wouldn't be enough on its own. I'd love to see the churn number for students because it drops off significantly at around course 3 or 4, and by the end, there is a very small percentage of students still around.

[@robertkeingati3881]

@@JonGoodCyber I'm about to wrap up course 6 and i'm sure you've got very valid reasons and the experience to back up your critique of the course. But i must say, respectfully, your video was a little harsh. The course belongs in the trash? i think you may be overlooking the fact that those of us who were not scientifically inclined to capture the basics in school found this course intriguing and captivating enough to dive into this field as it teaches in small bursts of knowledge which aren't intimidating which i believe is one of their main objectives is to create both interest and some foundational knowledge. Cybersecurity is already a complex field on its own and its providing a way out for many people stuck in their dead end careers. I like that you do offer alternatives but your video does deflate beginners a bit, but i acknowledge the art behind "contrarian thinking" especially on KZbin. Your video generally provides a bit of a purist tone, like a doctor or professor advising med students about the herculean task ahead of them maybe thats the reality so i can appreciate that. Just want to encourage others not to be dissuaded, a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. I think its still a great course perhaps that no employers request it shouldn't be the ultimate measure of utility.

[@rcvargas26]

@@calisthenicarts312 The problem is there are so many things in cybersecurity that you can do. This course def help me with what I wanted to do in cybersecurity but by no mean can you get a job with this course alone. For a beginning looking into cybersecurity this is a great course to start with and then branch out to the field of choice.

[@demonsinmysemon]

Man, i just graduated with my bachelor's degree in cyber security (miami) and i started studying for my security+ 601. I started google cyber security professional cert because i felt school didnt teach me anything and now im at my witts end about what to do. I just want a decent entry level job to learn what i was actually learning to love.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where you'll find a lot of answers to the questions you're having right now and the path to take.

[@demonsinmysemon]

@@JonGoodCyber thanks a lot for that! I know a good amount of theory but if I was to get a job tomorrow I wouldn't know what the heck to do.

[@Matt-jc2ml]

Yeah cybersecurity is kinda a pointless degree tbh. Most employers want certs and experience. You wouldve been better off with the A+ qnd help desk and get the network and sec+ while working. I'm getting a compsci degree but getting those certs just to keep my options open

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@Matt-jc2ml I wouldn't say that a cyber degree is pointless, but the reality is that almost all degrees aren't cutting-edge, so you'll need to learn more and develop specific skills as your career evolves. One could also argue that a Comp Sci degree is fairly useless for most non-development jobs if we were going based purely on curriculum but there's a lot more to the value of a degree than just the courses that you took.

[@fercoshow]

@@Matt-jc2ml How do you feel now getting Compsci degree when no one can find a job with it?

[@doma.7859]

Hey Jon, I stumbled onto your channel as I’m trying to get validation for this course as I’m currently taking it. I’m about finishing up course 2 and after watching your video I’m kind of second guessing on finishing off this program. Q: what is the preferred route to take for learning/studying? I was thinking of picking up a compTia network and security + at my local bookstore & learning from there. I’m taking the google course only cause I’m new to the IT field and don’t know too much terms and how everything works but I’m willing to put in the time and effort to learn it. Also google cert helps prepare for the compTia sec+ exam all the more reasons I am taking this course. Much mahalos, Dom

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue.

[@SheepdogTTV]

If I already have security+ is this course still worth doing? Attempting to gain all the certs I can because I only hold an associates degree. My other option would be to obtain a BS.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes the roadmap of certifications and skills that anybody trying to get into the career field should follow, as that's what employers will expect. Simply having the Security+ doesn't mean you've satisfied all the required knowledge to that point, as most haven't, but again, that's all addressed in my free eBook.

[@CyberStudies]

Good evening Jon! Good video; I agree with you that there were a ton of reviews which had what felt like a layer of bias lol The Security+ discount is something worth mentioning but overall I agree with your points! Keep up the good work!

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support!

[@TheQA247]

Thanks for this. I just finished the Sec+ training vid (Cert tbd). This GCP was next. I heard so much good out of it but this honest review saved me time and $$, 2 resources in short supply lately.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@franciscoharo5921]

Thanks for the info, I was really thinking about taking this course but wasn't too sure about it. Now I know, I'm glad you shared that info, cuz I don't really need this course. Thanks!

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the content!

[@hammondworrell6798]

Thank you very much. We need more objective reviewers. You have my subscription..

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for the sub and I'm glad that you enjoyed the content!

[@stevealami]

It’s the perfect entry level cert as it is one of the only entry level certs that actually involves significant hands on experience

[@JonGoodCyber]

As I've said in the comments for this video, there are tools and technologies in the Security+ exam objectives, so if you aren't getting that exposure, it's either a failure on the training provider you're using and / or ignoring the exam objectives. Also, from a training program perspective, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate doesn't actually grade or test your performance for the labs, so it's debatable how much value you receive.

[@stevealami]

@@JonGoodCyber not sure I agree . I deliver bootcamps for Cyber learners with no prior experience in the UK and I can’t think of a better qual for this level of learner. It boils down to where the learners are at .

[@VicMansaMusa]

I agree, one can get this Cert spending very few $ then build from there.

[@TechTualChatter]

I agree. I tried to keep my review as honest as possible for people just starting out in cyber However like you stated the lack of depth in areas and why windows wasn’t covered as it should have is a bigger issue. It also didn’t make sense to me to mention the cissp to people who can’t qualify to take it lol Good video

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for watching! Honestly, I'm just so disappointed in some of the poor choices that Google made for this program. A company with hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue and what they claim to be the smartest and brightest, yet this is the best they came up with.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@JonGoodCyber yeah I think it was a good first attempt. I think the main issue is making it so broad. They should just have longer courses geared at different domains

[@superboogen]

This is why scrolling past the first few most popular videos is crucial . I guess ill take the stairs after all: a+, network+, security+, windows and linux, sql, python, java in some sort of cohesive fashion snd keep looking at things not shiny amd flashey. Boy its gonna be kke short winter for me 😅

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you found my content as sometimes the best information doesn't always rise to the top of the list. I definitely recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) to help guide you on your journey!

[@DroptheBass9815]

Thank you for the honest review! As someone who is new to the Cybersecurity field (I’m currently 3 courses deep into the Google Cert) I saw this very as a good way to get discounted access to the CompTIA Security + cert. In your opinion, does it seem worth it to complete the course or is that the sunk cost fallacy talking?

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're very welcome! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. Unfortunately, even if you achieved the Security+, you would still have gaps in your knowledge and will have to take steps backwards to resolve those deficiencies. The choice is ultimately yours and I understand if you want the discount, but at least you'll be aware of what's expected by employers and what you'll have to do to be ready.

[@financiallyfocused8829]

Geez finally a REAL review I thought it would never happen. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad I could help and you're welcome!

[@kervinaham7375]

Well I think the google cyber certificate is one of the best as I have taken a A few months of this certs, it touched on thing other certs or courses never touched

[@JonGoodCyber]

My insight comes from significant industry experience and achieving many recognized certifications but it's up to you if you want to receive the information. I'm not sure which certifications that you've taken but any of the choices that I would recommend absolutely cover the content included in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and beyond.

[@NanaW-bq7vo]

Thank you for taking the time. I like your intergrity.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I appreciate that!

[@williamcaleblightner1908]

Thank you for your Review, I almost started this Certificate. I have CySA+ and other certifications and still cannot land a job. CySA is IAT II according to the DoD and yet nobody realizes it is higher on the food chain the Sec+

[@williamcaleblightner1908]

@BleuBillions to date over 400 resumes. I get told an array of different reasons why i don't fit the bill.

[@JonGoodCyber]

My first recommendation is always to follow the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which provides consistent results and will properly prepare you for a successful career. Honestly, I've had students land jobs before completing the roadmap but it's more than enough to land a job. If you've completed the roadmap and apply to 400 jobs without an interview, then something is wrong with your resume 100 percent of the time...assuming you aren't applying to unrealistic jobs for your level. If you've applied to 400 jobs...get interviews...but can't land a job, then you're interviewing skills need to be improved. We offer Career Services for all those things on Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) but even if you don't sign up with us (we hope you will), those items should be your strategy to reaching your goal. The strategy only works if people follow it...but it does work.

[@YukisomeVideo]

Half way through the course. agree most things with you..would you review the microsoft one as well?

[@artofkhaos2336]

Agreed would love your take on the microsoft one as well.

[@mikes_.5_cent]

make that a 3 rd behind Yukisome and arto.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'll definitely take a look into it. For a high-level review though, you still have a similar issue with the job market where employers aren't asking for the certification. Looking at the content itself, it appears to be built to give you some immediate skills but you're not going to have broad knowledge of security as it's highly focused on building those specific skills.

[@user-mg7ru1hu8l]

The Google Cybersecurity training offered in partnership with Coursera is one of the best and affordable beginner level certification. I think your review primarily based on your expertise, ignoring this training was ment for absolute beginners. I also noticed your replies of comments here are directing viewers to your online course platform, this in my opinion also contributed to your bias review. Honestly I'm enjoying the content. Again I will like you to show proof of completing the whole course in 4 days because I'm battling this for some months now. Thank you.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome to your opinion, but even ignoring my objective review, other comments demonstrate that many viewers don't share the same opinion as you and instead support my review. It sounds like you are new to my content, so I recommend watching more of the value that I bring. Still, I help people every day go from zero to Cyber Pro, so I suppose I have a bias toward platforms and options that work as advertised...but your specific comment is wildly inaccurate as it infers something else. Based on your final comment, I'm unsure what led you to believe I was new to the industry. I've posted every completion certificate associated with the Google Cybersecurity Certificate on my LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/in/jongoodcyber/ ) if you want to crosscheck my claims.

[@williamcattr267]

Overall, would you say that the Google course gives a boost for someone looking to prepare and earn an industry certification (comptia security+) in cyber security?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I've already given a lot of my thoughts in this video but the "boost" is so minimal that I would never even mention it because it's not a game changer. You'll still have a lot of ground to cover for the Security+ after completing the Google Cybersecurity certificate.

[@NazvarTV]

So from where would you suggest to start if Google Cybersecurity Certificate is bad ? I'm 35y and i want to change my career to Cybersecurity ( i have 0 knowledge about it ). What's the steps i should to take to end up with a job in Cybersecurity ? Thank you

[@JonGoodCyber]

You'll want to check out my free eBook (linked in the description), which includes a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue.

[@samha1513]

I did it in just 4 weeks with no prior cybersecurity knowledge but although I did have some programming knowledge and I did like how they used Python. Everything was good for someone with little or no knowledge in the field but it does open doors to study for sec+

[@JonGoodCyber]

Everybody will have a different experience but this review is not only based on going through the course, but also with the insight of substantial Cybersecurity career and certification experience. I always aim to provide the most effective and efficient path where you get exactly what you need and will use.

[@SeeSaw99]

I've been researching a career change into cyber for a few weeks now and I've yet to encounter anyone knowledgeable and credible who's #1 sponsored or #2 hasn't demonstrated that they haven't taken any of the courses they're reviewing. After years in a certain area in the military, it's somewhat easy to spot a BSer fairly early in some of these videos. You mentioned that this cert belongs in the "trash" but I didn't catch your recommendation(s) as a better alternative to newbies looking to get started

[@JonGoodCyber]

Given that I have significant experience in the industry and with certifications, I didn't necessarily need to take the program to evaluate it based on the content covered and the employability impact. Still, it certainly allows me to talk about the student experience aspect. You can find all my recommendations in my eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) for anybody trying to start working or break into Cybersecurity from a related field.

[@SeeSaw99]

@JonGoodCyber OK. At first glance, and maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you're selling something, which is probably why I didn't hear you mention any alternatives to the Google cert path. I'll take some time this weekend and go through your play lists. I'm trying to develop a plan to be prepared for a career change from transportation logistics into cyber by the end of Feb '24. Thanks for the reply

[@JonGoodCyber]

I absolutely have training and career services that people can enroll in based on the path I recommend, but it has nothing to do with the review itself. If people don't want to use my offerings, that's their choice, but the path is available to all and should still be used regardless.

[@CODA1993]

Thanks for the honesty! I'm starting with some AWS certs an was thinking of doing this after for some extra knowledge..what would you recommend in addition to this to study for sec+?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the content! I recommend using Cyber Training Pro to prepare for the Security+ as have both 601 and 701 resources ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ). Additionally, I recommend following my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) as the items that I've listed are going to be what's expected of all professionals in this career field.

[@Shannon_Robbie]

What online course/program do you recommend for beginners wanting to get into Cybersecurity?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I always recommend visiting my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) to begin your journey and to use Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) as a training provider. Additionally, an important thing to understand is that cybersecurity knowledge isn't something you jump directly to, but instead build up into. The reasoning is that if you don't understand how technology works, you won't understand what needs to be secured or how it needs to be secured. The resources that I've provided will get you to where you need to be so that you can have the start of a successful career.

[@kevinparker2314]

Thank you for not selling out and telling us the truth.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome!

[@Gem1421]

Thanks Jon! I thought the same thing, when the clowns started pushing that certification. No employer is asking for that certification but they push it like it’s the best thing that ever came out. Since your doing this one how about doing simplelearn courses too. There is a KZbinr who says they are the top ten courses and certifications. I told her no employer ever ask or heard of that crap!. Thanks again

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! If I get enough interest, I'll certainly look at the courses.

[@Phanabot]

When I searched in LinkedIn for mainstream cybersecurity jobs as well, I often see CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CCNA as the top 3. Never seen this certificate except from sponsored KZbinrs. 🤑

[@vcraig6531]

Thank you for sharing. I'm changing careers and I'm interested in tech, just don't know where to start.

[@JonGoodCyber]

The best place to start is by grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and working through the provided information.

[@user-xz6tx3ym2m]

Hi Jon, hope to find you well. First I am Grateful that you made this channel. It is very confusing the roadmap for a entry level cybersecurity analist. A lot of confusing information. I realize one thingh most of the certifications have a lack of hands on and labs, really pratical cybersecurity. I just finished the Google IT support studying Comptia A+ and Network + as a foundation of IT. I do not want to be a importer in my future Cybersecurity career. I am planning as my roadmap to do the Google Cybersecurity and also the Microsoft Cybersecurity analyst, and, at the same time use the Security + as a self study (again everything in Comptia is very theorical no hands on labs) to create the foundations. After this goals do the Cybersecurity roadmap in Try Hack Me and in StationX, very pratical. What is your advice? Thank you for your attention. Best Regards, Ricardo.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I can't control a bunch of the trash information out there, but I recommend following the roadmap in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ). Hands-on experience is helpful, but there is more to being successful in this career field than just hands-on experience. If you do what my roadmap says, you'll be in a good position. Platforms like Try Hack Me are a good way to supplement what you're learning, but they are by no means a replacement option. Regarding your comment about the Security+, I highly recommend reviewing the exam objectives because several tools are included. That means if you aren't getting hands-on experience with those certifications or tools, that's a result of either a failure of the training provider you're using and/or you are ignoring the exam objectives.

[@boost_bandit]

hey there mr Jon Good. I am soon to be in my senior year of high school and my library offers the google cybersecurity cert. I was thinking about taking it over the summer. TLDR: do you think this course would be good to dip my toes in the water as a high schooler?

[@JonGoodCyber]

Being in high school doesn't change my opinion of the program, as the facts are the facts. I recommend working through the roadmap in my eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) because that will give you a solid foundation and is ultimately what employers seek. If you're planning on going to university/college, I encourage you to take your time and learn the content since you aren't likely to be entering the workforce for a while. If you're going straight to work, then still take your time, but obviously, you will use the knowledge quicker.

[@kyshawntv6285]

As a beginner, the course is perfect to get to your feet in cybersecurity at all. Just brings some light on the career path really. But if you already have basic knowledge and already have other certs, then the Google cert will be no use to you of course!

[@JonGoodCyber]

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is like a very slow crawl phase of a career journey. If there weren't other more advantageous options that you could jump directly into without going through this program, then it might seem more reasonable. A very high percentage of people are ditching this course less than halfway through, so that should give you insight into what beginners think, and that's assuming you ignore the insight from somebody who's been doing this stuff for a long time (me). How do I know people are quitting? The discussion forums are part of the requirements, and there's a huge drop-off in the amount of posts.

[@kyshawntv6285]

@@JonGoodCyber Agreed cause To be honest, i am halfway through the course. And i am about to ditch it as well lol. I see what they mean. The first half of the course is great to learn terms and stuff, but after like course 5, they kinda do recaps on the previous courses and it’s all the same stuff now. Just said in different ways. What do you recommend i start next? I’m new to cybersecurity. But I’m not sure if i should start the comptia A+ or go straight for the security+. Also finishing the Google cyber cert for the 30% off on the security+ is the real reason why people even finish the course tbh. I just don’t like to waste time lol

[@bryanreed316]

I'm just past the halfway point and I'm just trying to get through it. It is boring but I do like the labs. Rather learn more hands on. But do the report labs actually matter in the real world?

[@cyberlocc]

@@JonGoodCyber There is a huge drop off because the SQL section is a massive Pain in the rear. Not becasue the course is bad. I have been a network admin for 12 years and a IT technician prior, and I liked it as refreshers, and loved the python section thought it well done. I agree its worthless to get a job with, but its great study for sec+ sec+ discount for 1 dollar, if you get the month for a dollar and do the Cert, and it shouldnt take longer than that. I did it in 2 weeks taking my time. If your going to study for Sec+ anyway, why not learn some python and get a discount?

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@kyshawntv6285 I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. Certainly, if you can get through the program to get the discount voucher, it might be worth it, but then again, what's your time worth? It doesn't seem to be a big enough incentive for most to finish the program, but I wouldn't argue with you if you wanted to save money.

[@Timepiece_modz]

Thanks for the info, I am presently a lab protection officer for the Department of energy and studying to get into the cyber security field I stopped the Google and started studying for the CompTIA Security+

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for sharing! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. If you jump straight to the Security+, you're missing a lot of critical foundational knowledge that you'll have to step backwards to learn even if you're able to clear the Security+ without it.

[@Timepiece_modz]

Absolutely thanks again, I wish I had found you prior to purchasing prof messer’s program!

[@JonGoodCyber]

The good news is that I do a lot of things in Cybersecurity so whether you want KZbin videos, LinkedIn content, training or career services...I've got something for everybody!

[@nahidsarker69]

So which certificate you recommend for a newbie who has no knowledge about cyber security and wants to prepare himself for Sec+???

[@JonGoodCyber]

You can find my recommendations for anybody trying to get into Cyber Security in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@yejiz_nuts]

HOW TO TAKE IT FOR FREE: Check with your library! My library has free access to Coursera, I wouldn't've been able to take the course without it!

[@JonGoodCyber]

You should always take advantage of benefits like that when they are available.

[@keletsoMatlalaBouy]

Where do you navigate that "library" ??

[@yejiz_nuts]

@@keletsoMatlalaBouy I just mean my physical local library. As far as I know it applies to all California libraries.

[@GameronLeave]

This course isnt of any value in the job market but it’ll definitely help you test the water before diving into it.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Honestly, there are better methods that are either free (i.e., KZbin) or very low-cost (Udemy) if you want to test the waters without spending much time. Somebody starting out will likely take a few months or more to work through this program and not get much in return. That's $100 that you can definitely spend more wisely.

[@GameronLeave]

@@JonGoodCyber Well the problem is that those who are new to IT wouldn't know what to search and where to search. The Google cybersec course provides all the info and materials needed, in a single course. Its free actually if you apply for financial Aid. Tbh i have never payed for a single course on coursera.

[@enriquecsoto]

So what course would you recommend? I have zero knowledge of anything related to cybersecurity but I want to start somewhere & I’m considering Coursera just because it’s something and not nothing and is priced relatively cheap.

[@JonGoodCyber]

All of my recommendations can be found in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@kanikia]

Thank you for your honesty. I agree that comprehending Windows security is key in cybersecurity due to its widespread use. Glossing over essential aspects of Windows security is not ok! As a beginner transitioning into cybersecurity, I don't find it worthwhile to get the Google certificate. I think I will get the Sec+ and begin my practical, hands-on training.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing and I'm glad that you found the video helpful! I also recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've provided a roadmap of skills and certifications that are expected to build a solid foundation.

[@peedee718]

Due to a grant I signed up for through the NYS Dept of Labor, I don’t actually have to pay for the course. With that said, would you still say that the course is a waste of time seeing as I don’t have to actually spend money on it?

[@JonGoodCyber]

A common mistake that people make is not valuing their time. Cost isn't really a major consideration for this program as it's relatively inexpensive but the return on cost and/or time isn't really there.

[@nikki35562]

Do you recommend to learn code or at least the fundamentals prior to taking the corse?

[@JonGoodCyber]

Coding or programming are not firm requirements to work in Cybersecurity but you can find my recommendations in my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@Bitcoin_Shango]

As I mentioned earlier, your opinion is much appreciated 👍🏾 But tbh most if the certs are just to get past the gatekeeper who usually know next to nothing about the job. So long as they point us in the right direction for us to do some due diligence on our own & speak to the basics in an interview, it serves its purpose.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for watching! With certifications, if you treat them in that way, you certainly aren't going to get all the value possible from them. Certifications are only one piece to the puzzle to making you a competitive candidate...not the only piece. That said, not all certifications are created nor valued the same and it's a massive mistake to make decisions purely on your perception while ignoring the perception of the person/company who you want to hire/pay you.

[@lioncrud9096]

6:30 minor correction that the 6 month estimate is based on 7 hours per week. If one were to study 7 hours per day, that'd almost a full time job lol and they'd complete the course in about 3-4 weeks.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Not a huge deal just a minor slip in wording but you are correct. They provide how many hours of training the course provides so it's fairly easy to do the math depending on how much time somebody wants to dedicate.

[@fluffyisyermom7631]

Where can I get an Introduction to sql if this is so terrible. Time wise I agree but not for the skills it offers

[@JonGoodCyber]

I never said the SQL information was "terrible" as you put it. The bigger issue is where you'll focus and the prioritization of skills and knowledge given the audience of the program. SQL has been around for nearly 50 years so there's a ton of information out there to learn it. A good place to start is W3Schools ( www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp ).

[@jamesr5735]

Do you think I would be better served taking a different job that would pay for my full degree in cyber security even tho it’s not in cyber security they will pay for associate,bachelor, and masters as long as I work there

[@JonGoodCyber]

First, you have to be careful with employers saying they will pay for degrees because often, they will only pay for degrees/training related to your job. They also usually make you work for them for a certain amount of time after completing the program. Second, a degree is not a firm requirement in general for the career field, and I certainly wouldn't let an employer hold me hostage when I could start working on breaking into the career field and then figure out how to get the degree if still desired.

[@Thesunrisecat]

Q: Is there anything comparable or superior to the Google Cert for someome who wants a general introduction into Cybersecurity?

[@JonGoodCyber]

If you're looking for a general introduction, it really doesn't matter much about what you take because you aren't trying to build the required professional skills. If I were in that situation, I would look on Udemy for a course, or you can continue working through free videos on KZbin from myself and others. Either way, I wouldn't be spending much money if that's your only intention. If you are actually interested in working in the career field, you'll want to follow my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@Thesunrisecat]

@@JonGoodCyber yeah, the goal is to prepare myself to start learning skills to enter the field, but I am starting from scratch. I'll explore the ebook as well. Thank you.

[@playerunknown6728]

Thanks for your unbiased view. I’m studying bsc cybersecurity, just completed my first ever semester and i feel like i’m getting robbed.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You're welcome! Often, people don't have the proper expectations of a degree program due to a variety of reasons that aren't always self-imposed. Looking at the bigger picture for most people, having an affordable degree is always better than not having a degree when it comes to the job market...so don't be discouraged and learn as much as you can!

[@jackthibo7644]

Thanks a lot for this great review! Which equivalent course would you recommend that would cover what google claims to cover? Not from an employers poibt of view but rather as someone that needs the experience and knowledge as a freelancer

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap. As far as being a freelancer, it doesn't really change anything except your bar to entry is much higher because you should be a subject matter expert. Bug Bounty Programs are the most common form of freelancer role that exist and you'll need a pretty good base of knowledge to start finding them.

[@shaadd4591]

So if you don’t have any type of knowledge about cybersecurity but interested in learning, where would you recommend starting?

[@JonGoodCyber]

The best place to start is grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I provide a lot of information including a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue.

[@AryanKumar-eq7vp]

Hey I get the problems you listed here are quite substantial and worth taking in consideration while looking for a course as this one. Please recommend good courses at a reasonable price that get the job done.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thanks for watching! You can find all my recommendations in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@The_Egg_Studio]

I took the IT fundamentals course provided by coursera as I don’t have any certificates yet I’ve been in my MSP lvl 1 tech role for a year and want to move on to a specialization i picked cybersecurity and have no idea which certs I should go with there being soc, sec, cissp, and all kinds of roles while I think if your an absolute beginner and no nothing about computer I do think the fundamentals is a good start as a supplement with studying for comptia a+ security+ or network and possibly a ccna.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I never said that the fundamentals weren't necessary but somewhere along the way, there is this misconception that fundamentals means everything has to be stripped down to an extremely basic level. The reality is that there is a ton of entry-level focused training that has worked for years, however, the real issue is that people aren't doing the additional things to make themselves more competitive...and with a lot more competition trying to enter the career field, it becomes a more difficult task to stand out.

[@The_Egg_Studio]

@@JonGoodCyber I agree that there are a lot of entry level training courses/programs available I think there is a lot of not a very general or laid out path for specializations as there are tons and tons of different certifications. What are your thoughts on getting into cyber security and where would one start or should start?

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@The_Egg_Studio Specializations mean little to nothing when you're first starting out. It's almost like trying to put the roof on a house that has no base/foundation. As you gain experience and knowledge, you naturally start to lean towards a certain type of job, and that's when you start diving deeper into an area and not wider. The early stages are the same regardless of the path that you want to pursue and it's all documented in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@Joe-vc3ph]

Finally one honest review in youtube

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@vasilio4980]

hi, so what cerificate you would reccomend for a newbuie to have a much better chance of actually getting a job?

[@VicMansaMusa]

he is selling a course, of course he will sell you his or he would've recommended a Cert in this video that you can take instead of the google one.

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), because that's where I've already documented a roadmap for skills and certifications to pursue. It's not about "one" certification...it's about the overall strategy and the full picture that you need to consider. This video was a review, not to recommend an alternative, as I have plenty of videos that already do that.

[@ryan17stehle]

I took and completed it only because you get a 30% discount for the Security+. It took me only 1 month and saved me roughly $100. Still needed alot of additional work though to study for the exam.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Don't you mean a discount on the Security+? I'm certainly not saying that going through the program will hinder your career outlook, but like a lot of things, you have to evaluate each situation's pros and cons.

[@ryan17stehle]

@@JonGoodCyber you're right it was the security+

[@AviationZero]

Well, this puts a damper on this. I'm on module five. For what's its worth, I hope this will at least be me somewhat prepared for the Security+

[@JonGoodCyber]

Sorry to deliver the bad news but you will absolutely have to do additional preparation for not just the Security+ but also your foundational knowledge to become a proficient professional.

[@AndrewTateMotivation5]

Thank you for the honest review..I have a question? Q: what course or study do u recommend that’s gonna make u “from no knowledge of IT to a cybersecurity professional”?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), where I've documented that information and more, to set you up for success!

[@TTORREZ1]

Thank you for your honest opinion !! : )

[@JonGoodCyber]

My pleasure!

[@jewels2113]

I haven’t finished the video yet so if you address it I’m sorry for asking but is there anything you would suggest to try out for cyber security or even just IT in general for someone with no experience and wants to change careers

[@JonGoodCyber]

Anything that you can do to develop a deeper interest. This can include podcasts, KZbin videos, search on Google for Cybersecurity projects, or possibly look at Try Hack Me. It's going to be difficult without a stronger background to dive very deep, so "trying things out" is going to be fairly limited without overwhelming you. I also recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes a roadmap to help you be successful.

[@celestialbeing4767]

Do you have a take on the Microsoft version?

[@JonGoodCyber]

It's very focused on Microsoft offerings, which, in many cases, might be more realistic. That said, you don't get as wide of exposure, so there are pros and cons to that. From an employer demand standpoint, the Microsoft version is also not in high demand.

[@LiquidChamploo]

I chat GPT’d this course in my current role (Systems Administrator) and leveraged it for a raise. I’m currently studying for my CISSP but needed a little bonus on my yearly review lol

[@JonGoodCyber]

If your employer is valuing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate enough to give you a raise, get as much legitimate money from them as possible because they clearly don't know what's up.

[@georgesvak5332]

Hi Jon, so what I understood from your video is that cybersecurity course is a waste of time? I'm in my course 2 and I'm not sure if should continue with the cybersecurity course cerifcate.

[@JonGoodCyber]

There are definitely better paths to take. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the roadmap.

[@RepublicOfWesternCanadaNOW]

I am just about to start the google course. I have the $1 black Friday coursera deal. I only have another 16 days on it though. I have zero knowledge of Cybersecurity but im looking for the best way to get started.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing! I definitely recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and checking out the included roadmap.

[@ZeNex74]

Oh, was going to start it in january. Maybe skip and head to security + instead? Im in desktop support... ty

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend checking out the roadmap included in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).

[@DANIISLAA]

I am looking at the ebook you mention and in resources for example security+ I see that there are books to buy on Amazon and a website where they offer you for a price to train you. I don't see anything practical, I see a lot of theory, am I wrong?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm not sure which resource you are specifically talking about but all of them include a variety of training. Additionally, you shouldn't solely being relying on a source to give you hands on experience as experimentation of what you are learning will teach you a lot more than a staged environment, which is not real world.

[@adamp.8571]

Great video! I’m currently starting out with Microsoft’s cybersecurity course. It sounds very similar to Google’s course but with an emphasis on Azure and Windows. In the video you mentioned how Google focused on Linux instead of Windows. Does Microsoft’s course holds more value than Google’s because of it?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Are you talking about Microsoft courses on Coursera or something else? If so, the value might be slightly higher but the main fact is that Coursera itself isn't in high-demand by employers. There are well established credentials/certifications in the industry and Coursera isn't on that list so it really depends on what your goal is by doing the course. That said, knowledge is rarely a bad thing as long as you have the proper expectations.

[@adamp.8571]

@@JonGoodCyber Yes, the Coursera one. I’m treating the Microsoft course as a building block towards towards Sec+ and getting a cloud cert. I have no expectations as far as landing a job once I finish the Microsoft cert. Thank you for taking the time to respond!

[@sandy_4677]

hello Sir first of all thanks for providing this content I had one question if I purchase One course for 1 month and not completed within it does my course expire?or does it asks for another Payment?

[@JonGoodCyber]

This is just like any other subscription fee where if you don't pay, you won't have access.

[@ChiSoul]

What courses or programs do you suggest for getting training in CyberSecurity?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I always recommend beginning with my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) as that has the resources to begin your journey. I also recommend Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) as a training and career services provider.

[@christopherneal1218]

So I have a question ? Who offers the best online certificate program for those new to cybersecurity

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend checking out Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) where you can get trained on the things employers want.