Get an IT support job, with help from Google experts
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.
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.
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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.”
BRANDON
IT Automation with Python Certificate graduate
Take your career to the next level
Qualify for in-demand jobs in IT automation
You’ll learn how to program with Python and how to use Python to automate common system administration tasks. You'll also learn to use Git and GitHub, troubleshoot and debug complex problems, and apply automation at scale by using configuration management and the Cloud.
Frequently asked questions
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:
- 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 USD2 per month 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 Google Career Certificates, you may be eligible for financial aid via Coursera through the course page.
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