IT Automation with Python Certificate
Take the next step in the high-growth field of information technology. This certificate is designed for graduates of the Google IT Support Certificate or people with equivalent IT experience. Learn in-demand skills like Python, Git and IT automation in 3 to 6 months.
- Earn an employer-recognized certificate
- 100% remote, online learning
- Under 10 hours of study a week*
Advance your career in IT, with help from Google
Expand your knowledge in data analytics with practical, hands-on projects featuring Python and GitHub.
$63,000+
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339,000
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Grow your career in IT
This program builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level. It’s designed to teach you in-demand skills like using Python to automate common system administration tasks. You’ll learn to use Git and GitHub to troubleshoot and debug complex problems, and apply automation at scale using configuration management and the Cloud.
- IT Support II
- Systems Administrator
- Senior IT Support Technician
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IT Automation with Python Certificate
Hosted on Coursera, this fully online program is designed for learners familiar with basic IT concepts. This advanced program builds on those foundations to take your career to the next level.
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Need more foundational skills? Check out the Google IT Support Certificate.
Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of IT, IT training from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about troubleshooting, customer support, system administration, and Python — and discover how to effectively utilize AI in IT support.
Need more foundational skills? Check out the Google IT Support Certificate.
Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of IT, IT training from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about troubleshooting, customer support, system administration, and Python — and discover how to effectively utilize AI in IT support.
Frequently asked questions
There are two Google IT certificates available: an introductory-level IT Support Certificate and this advanced-level IT Automation with Python Certificate.
The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate is designed for graduates of the Google IT Support Certificate or people with equivalent information technology experience.
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.
IT courses included in the Google IT Support Certificate curriculum are...
- 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
An IT certificate is an end-of-program certification earned by completing a professional training program and demonstrating competency in core areas. A certificate in information technology can be the start of a promising career. The Google IT Support Certificate curriculum is developed and taught by Googlers with years of experience in the field. More than 150 companies in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs.
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 GoogleIT Automation with Python Certificate was designed and built by subject-matter experts and senior practitioners at Google — real-world professionals with strong backgrounds in IT support, working in fields such as operations engineering, security, site reliability engineering, and systems administration. The certificate was created to equip learners with theoretical and practical knowledge and real-life problem-solving skills to be successful in entry-level jobs or achieve career advancement.
The GoogleIT Automation with Python Certificates is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.
The Google IT Automation with Python Certificates is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese on Coursera, an online learning platform that offers access to online courses.
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