Boost your career with advanced IT skills
Take your IT skills further with an advanced certificate in IT Automation with Python. This program builds on the foundations of the Google IT Support Certificate and shows you how to program with Python and use Python to automate common system administration tasks.
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COURSE 1 • 32 HOURS
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of writing simple Python programs using common structures. By the end, you will understand the advantages of programming in IT and be able to write programs in Python to solve a complex problem.
COURSE 2 • 41 HOURS
This course teaches how to manipulate files and processes on your computer's operating system, use regular expressions, and practice using the Linux command line. The course culminates in writing a program to process errors in a log file and generate a summary.
COURSE 3 • 27 HOURS
In this course, you’ll learn how to keep track of the different versions of your code and configuration files using a popular version control system (VCS) called Git. We'll also cover how to set up an account with a service called GitHub so that you can create your very own remote repositories to store your code and configuration.
COURSE 4 • 24 HOURS
In this course, you will learn strategies for solving technical problems that you might face in your IT role. You’ll explore various approaches to troubleshooting common pitfalls in your code and IT infrastructure.
COURSE 5 • 32 HOURS
In this course, you will learn how to apply automation to manage computer fleets, including deploying new computers and keeping machines updated. You will also learn how to manage both physical machines and virtual machines, whether they are running in your office or in the cloud.
COURSE 6 • 21 HOURS
At the end of this course, you’ll be able to take a description of a problem and use your skills to create a solution — just like you would on the job. In your final capstone project, you'll be given a description of what your customer needs and it will be up to you to create a program to address it.
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Frequently asked questions
There are two Google IT certificates available: an introductory-level IT Support Certificate and an advanced-level: IT Automation with Python Certificate.
Courses in the IT Automation with Python curriculum include…
- Crash Course on Python
- Using Python to Interact With the Operating System
- Introduction to Git and GitHub
- Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
- Configuration Management and the Cloud
- Automating Real-World Tasks With Python
The prerequisites for the IT Automation with Python Certificate include familiarity with basic IT concepts and operating systems, files and processes, and networking and data management. The program builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level. No previous knowledge of coding is required.
Python is a general-purpose computer programming language used to build websites and software, automate tasks, and conduct data analysis. Python is used to automate common system administrator tasks, and it's one of the most in-demand programming languages used by employers today.
There are many advantages to learning Python programming. Adding Python to your skill set builds on your IT knowledge foundation and can prepare you to advance in your IT career. Knowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody working in IT today. Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world.
The IT Automation with Python Certificate is currently available in English and we are working to offer this certificate in additional languages. Please check back here for updates.
The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate costs $49 per month on Coursera after an initial 7-day free trial period. All Google Career Certificates are completely self-paced. At about 10 hours of study per week, many learners complete a Google Career Certificate in three to six months.
If you are interested in financial assistance for the Google IT Support or IT Automation with Python Certificates, you may be eligible for financial aid via Coursera through the course page. Recipients of financial aid will have full access to course content and assignments required to earn a certificate. To apply, go to the certificate course page on Coursera and click the “Financial aid available” link next to the “Enroll” button.
Google has also funded 100,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates, which will be distributed by Grow with Google partners and Google.org grantees like Merit America, Per Scholas, NPower, Goodwill, Futuro Health, Generation USA, UnidosUS, LULAC, and Hispanic Federation. These funds will create a lasting impact in helping people land high-quality jobs in high-growth fields.
In addition to expert training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job in IT, you’ll get exclusive access to CareerCircle, which offers free 1-on-1 coaching, interview and career support, and a job board to connect directly with employers, including over 150 companies in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium.
The Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium consists of over 150 U.S. companies like HCL, World Wide Technology, Infosys, AT&T, Wells Fargo and Google. These companies span multiple sectors and are committed to considering Google IT Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs.
Interview Warmup is a tool that lets anyone practice answering interview questions, based on Google Career Certificate fields, to get more confident and comfortable with the interview process. Your answers are transcribed in real time so you can review what you said and discover patterns in your responses. Learn more here.
Footnotes
1 Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2023: Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023)
2 Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2023: Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023)
3 Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022