Google offers two main types of certifications: Google Career Certificates for job-ready skills in fields like IT, Data Analytics, Project Management (online, 3-6 months, entry-level focus) and Google Cloud Certifications for IT professionals (Foundational, Associate, Professional levels) proving expertise in Google Cloud Platform (PaaS, IaaS), both providing digital badges and pathways to tech careers by equipping learners with practical, in-demand skills recognized by employers.