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*
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Advance your career in IT, with help from Google

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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.

Prepare for jobs such as:

  • IT Support II
  • Systems Administrator
  • Senior IT Support Technician
  • Get on the fast track to in-demand jobs with top employers

    Complete a Google Career Certificate to 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.

    HERE’S HOW
    Complete online certificate courses, at your own pace and time.

    Complete online certificate courses, at your own pace and time.

    Access career resources like coaching sessions, mock interviews, and a resume builder tool.

    Access career resources like coaching sessions, mock interviews, and a resume builder tool.

    Share your resume and get connected with national and local employers.

    Share your resume and get connected with national and local employers.

    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

    What Google IT certificates are available?

    There are two Google IT certificates available: an introductory-level IT Support Certificate and this advanced-level IT Automation with Python Certificate.

    Who is the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate for?

    The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate is designed for graduates of the Google IT Support Certificate or people with equivalent information technology experience.

    What are the prerequisites for the advanced IT Automation with Python Certificate?

    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.

    What IT courses are included in the Google IT Support Certificate curriculum?

    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

    What is an IT certificate?

    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.

    What is Python programming?

    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.

    What are the advantages of learning Python?

    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.

    Who designed the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate?

    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.

    What other languages is the Google IT Automation with Python Certificates offered in?

    The GoogleIT Automation with Python Certificates is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

    Where can I access the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate?

    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.

    What is the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium? Can it help me find IT jobs after graduating from the Google IT Automation with Python Program?

    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. Upon completion of the Google IT Support or IT Automation with Python Certificates, you will gain access to an exclusive job platform where you can easily apply to opportunities from employers with open IT jobs.

    Employers interested in joining the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium can find more information at grow.google/employers.

    What other kind of support is available after I complete the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate?

    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.

    Why did Google create the IT Automation with Python program?

    Google created theIT Automation with Python Certificate program because we faced the same issue many other companies had — open IT roles and not enough qualified candidates to fill them. So a few years ago, we began working with a nonprofit organization to provide training and pathways to roles in technical support at Google. We learned that not only is IT support a highly teachable field, but that we could teach someone completely new to the industry the IT fundamentals in under six months. We decided to build an IT training program on Coursera, created entirely by Googlers who are experts in IT support so this training could be available to everyone.

    How much does the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate cost?

    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.

    Is financial assistance available for the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate?

    If you are interested in financial assistance for the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate, you may be eligible for financial assistance via Coursera through the course page. Recipients of financial assistance 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.

    Can I get college credit for taking the GoogleIT Automation with Python Certificate?

    Those planning to attend a degree program can utilize ACE®️ recommendations, the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn a recommendation of 15 college credits for completing the IT Support or IT Automation with Python Certificates, the equivalent of 5 college courses at a bachelor’s degree level. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

    To share proof of completion with schools, IT certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit recommendation. Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.

    IT Certificate graduates who also pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams will earn a dual credential from CompTIA and Google.