The world of IT is changing rapidly, and knowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody in IT. Python, in particular, is now the most in-demand programming language for employers. The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate will equip you with the latest job-ready skills to help you take your career to the next level.

The Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium consists of over 150 U.S. companies. These companies span multiple sectors and are committed to considering Google IT Automation with Python Certificate graduates for open positions. Upon completion of the Google IT Automation with Python Certificates, you’ll gain access to an exclusive job platform where you can easily apply for career opportunities from employers with open IT jobs.

IT courses included in the Google IT Automation with Python 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

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 Google IT 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 their current role or to achieve career advancement.

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 Automation with Python Certificate, 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.