Coursera partners with Google to offer Google Cloud Training courses

Coursera, an education-focused technology company, is collaborating with Google to offer Google Cloud Training courses on its platform. Developed and taught by Google experts, these courses will be available on-demand for any current or aspiring IT professionals and data engineers.

According to a release issued by Coursera, first course in the Data Engineering on Google Cloud Specialization, “Big Data and Machine Learning,” will be launched this week. This course will be the first in a 5-course specialization, the release stated.

“Our mission is to enable anyone, anywhere to transform their life through access to the world’s best learning experience. A big part of that is about providing job-specific training in the hottest new fields,” Leah Belsky, Vice President of Global Enterprise Development at Coursera said. “Cloud computing is one of the most in-demand career paths today, and we’re honored to collaborate with Google to offer the latest cloud courses online, making it easier for developers and IT professionals around the world to master Google Cloud Platform Services,” Belsky added.

Through the Coursera platform, learners have the flexibility to take courses on their own schedules both on their computers and on a mobile app, the release stated.