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.
Expand your knowledge in information technology with practical, hands-on projects featuring Python, Git, and IT automation to further your career and open up new career opportunities.
median salary
for IT automation jobs with 0 to 5 years of experience1
open jobs
in the field of IT automation1
Study at your own pace and complete your certificate in 3-6 months with about 10 hours of flexible study time a week.
Learn from experts who have decades of experience and can share the most up-to-date knowledge.
Build real-world skills through hands-on assessments and projects based on actual on-the-job scenarios.
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“The Google Career Certificate has opened new doors for me. I have brought automation ideas and best practices to multiple cross functional departments to automate their processes. Now I have become the go to person for system integrations, automating onboarding, and even maintenance of servers.”
This course assumes some foundational IT knowledge. If you're new to the field, consider starting with the Google IT Support Certificate, where you'll learn core skills like customer support, system administration, and Python – and get an introduction to using AI in IT.
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.
IT courses included in the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate curriculum are:
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.
In the U.S. and Canada, the subscription cost is $49 USD2 per month after an initial 7-day at no cost trial period. Google Career Certificates are completely self-paced, and many learners complete their Certificate in three to six months.
In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower. To see the exact cost in your local currency, please visit the Coursera page and view the enrollment options.
1Lightcast™ Global Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024). US Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange, USD to CAD, 1 USD = 1.43 CAD(Feb. 21, 2025)
2Final pricing is set by Coursera; standard fee of US$49 may vary in local currency. Additional fees may apply. See Coursera Terms of Use for more details.
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