I was wondering why I find this less than appealing. I think it’s because it seems to me basically Google is giving a giant fuck you to “classical” education, assuming it can do in 6 months what everyone else needs 4 years to do. I remain unconvinced Google can do magic.
Google is launching Career Certificates. It will cost $300 only, you can complete in 6 months and Google will consider it equivalent to 4 years Bachelors degree when you will apply for a job at Google - Data Analyst, Project Manager, UX Designer etc - grow.google/certificates/
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Not sure you read the blog, it's linked on top of nitter.vloup.ch/Kent_Walker/stat…. Speaking for myself, I prefer capability over credentials. I've been discriminated for "FH". Classic education is not the problem - it's offering chances despite systemic issues and for lateral careers.
In our own hiring, we will now treat these new career certificates as the equivalent of a four-year degree for related roles.
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The tweets of @janpeuker aren't public, so I can't see what you are replying for. Did they find a statement by Google declaring their 6 months to be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree?
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