Exam Domains
1 Foundations of Cybersecurity (security domains, NIST frameworks, threat actors)
12%
2 Security Risk Management (risk frameworks, security audits, NIST RMF)
13%
3 Networks and Network Security (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection)
15%
4 Linux and SQL for Security (command line, SQL queries for log analysis)
15%
5 Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities (asset classification, threat modelling, encryption)
15%
6 Detection and Response (incident lifecycle, SIEM tools, network traffic analysis)
15%
7 Python Automation for Cybersecurity (scripts for security tasks)
15%
Exam Details
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsCoursera account; Google certificate credential shared via Credly badge upon completion
RenewalNot required -- Certificates do not expire; no formal renewal required. Google recommends keeping skills current through continued learning.
PrerequisitesNone; no prior cybersecurity experience required; basic IT literacy helpful (recommended)
Retake PolicyQuizzes can be retaken; no limit on course re-enrolment; learners progress at their own pace
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Indonesian