IT & Cybersecurity

IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week

Google certified

Best for: Automation and scripting. Builds on basic IT or Python knowledge.

Roles to research: IT Automation Specialist · DevOps Engineer · Systems Engineer

Preparation: Some Python comfort helps. Good next step after IT Support or A+.

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Prepare for a career in IT support, networking, or cybersecurity with hands-on training and an industry-recognized certification. Our programs cover hardware, software, and security fundamentals employers look for.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Automation and scripting. Builds on basic IT or Python knowledge.

Typical roles

IT Automation Specialist · DevOps Engineer · Systems Engineer

Course preview

  • Crash Course on Python
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

Plus 2 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English Spanish (full)Portuguese (full)French (auto-subtitles)

Skills you’ll learn

PythonGitBashAPIsIT automation

Course list

1. Crash Course on Python ~10 hrs
2. Using Python to Interact with the Operating System ~10 hrs
3. Introduction to Git and GitHub ~10 hrs
4. Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques ~10 hrs
5. Configuration Management and the Cloud ~10 hrs
6. Automating Real-World Tasks with Python ~10 hrs

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Preparation

Ask an advisor to confirm the preparation and program fit for your background.

Time commitment

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week. 6 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

Some Python comfort helps. Good next step after IT Support or A+.

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Program costs are covered by grants, scholarships, partnerships, and donations — never billed to qualifying members.

Career research

Explore roles connected to these skills

IT Automation Specialist

DevOps Engineer

Systems Engineer

Job requirements and pay vary by employer, location, and experience. A certificate alone does not guarantee a role or salary. Research occupations, wages, and entry requirements, then discuss your next step with an advisor.

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