IT & Cybersecurity

IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $78K–$98K (early-career, national framing)

Google certified

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

Job outcomes: IT Automation Specialist · DevOps Engineer · Systems Engineer

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

★ Pilot program — reviewed by a real team within 1–2 business days.

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
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.
2. Using Python to Interact with the Operating System ~10 hrs
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.
3. Introduction to Git and GitHub ~10 hrs
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.
4. Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques ~10 hrs
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.
5. Configuration Management and the Cloud ~10 hrs
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.
6. Automating Real-World Tasks with Python ~10 hrs
Part of the IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google) program.

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Some prior experience or study recommended.

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.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

IT Automation Specialist

DevOps Engineer

Systems Engineer

Salary range: $78K–$98K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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