College & Google Offer Free Online Training
Bermuda College and Google have launched a programme offering 500 Bermuda residents free access to online career and digital skills training through 2027.
A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College and Google launch a new initiative to provide residents across the island with the critical training needed to thrive in a changing global economy. Bermuda is actively building the workforce of the future and offering access to free resources and training through Grow with Google, that prepares local workers and businesses for today’s technology-driven workplace.
500 Scholarships Awarded
“500 scholarships have been awarded to Bermuda residents and, by signing up, people will get access to a vast number of courses until December 31, 2027.
“The initiative will give residents the opportunity to learn new skills, reskill, upskill or retrain through flexible online courses designed to help people strengthen their current careers, prepare for new roles and gain access to the digital economy.
“The programme will include access to foundational Grow with Google Career Certificates in areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing and e-commerce, project management and user experience design.
“Advanced certificates include advanced data analytics, business intelligence and IT automation with Python, while shorter courses include AI Essentials, Prompting Essentials and Agile Essentials.
Courses Are 100% Online
“The courses are 100 per cent online and self-paced. Foundational certificates are designed for learners with no prior experience and can typically be completed in three to six months of part-time study. Shorter Google courses can be completed in approximately five to seven hours.
A Google spokesperson said: “Google is proud to partner with Bermuda College to bring Grow with Google to residents across the island.
“Bermuda is an important place for Google, and as we invest in the island’s digital infrastructure, we also want to invest in its people and their opportunities.
“This first of its kind partnership for Bermuda is about helping residents build practical, job-ready skills that can support career growth, open new pathways and make the opportunities created by technology more accessible to everyone.”
Exceptional Opportunity For Bermuda
Dr David Sam, President of Bermuda College, added, “This is an exceptional opportunity for Bermuda. Through this partnership with Google, residents will be able to access world-class training at no cost, in areas that are increasingly important to employers and to the future of work.
“Bermuda College’s mission is to provide innovative education and partnerships that lead to local and global success.
“Grow with Google aligns directly with that mission by giving learners flexible access to skills that can transform lives, support career progression and strengthen Bermuda’s workforce.”
The spokesperson said, “The programme began as a soft-launch pilot for Bermuda College faculty and staff before being introduced to the St David’s Primary School community, where Google shared the opportunity with parents as part of its engagement connected to the Nuvem and Sol transatlantic cable projects and planned cable landing station in St David’s.”
Dr Ali Arouzi, Vice President, Academic Affairs at Bermuda College, said, “This partnership reflects the College’s commitment to expanding digital access and bridging skills gaps in Bermuda.
“Students gain clear career advancement benefits, including in-demand digital skills, industry-recognised credentials and pathways to higher earning potential.”
He added, “The flexible, self-paced format allows learners to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.
“Since opening the initiative to the campus, we have seen strong engagement and early success, with participants completing multiple courses in a short period, demonstrating both the platform’s accessibility and its clear impact in driving continuous professional growth.”
Tawana Flood, Head of Bermuda College’s Athora Professional and Career Education division, known as APACE, said, “APACE is focused on practical, career-relevant learning, and this partnership gives adults across Bermuda a remarkable way to invest in themselves.
“The courses are accessible, flexible and built around skills that employers need now. Whether someone wants to return to learning, update their CV, prepare for promotion or explore the digital economy for the first time, Grow with Google gives them a clear and supported place to start.”
Participants Will Receive Google Certificate Of Completion
The spokesperson said, “After completing a course, participants will receive an official Google certificate of completion that can be added as a badge to professional profiles on LinkedIn. To learn more about the initiative or to sign up, go to the Grow with Google Scholarship [Grow with Google Scholarship Request Form] Request Form or email apace@college.bm.”
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