IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google)
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+.
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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
Skills you’ll learn
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
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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