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Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
Learn in-demand skills like Python, Git, and IT automation to advance your career.
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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Starts Jul 19
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7 course series
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Advanced level
Designed for those already in the industry
6 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
7 course series
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8
from 54,648 reviews of courses in this program
Advanced level
Designed for those already in the industry
6 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
About
Outcomes
Courses
Testimonials
Previous
Next
What you'll learn
Automate tasks by writing Python scripts
Use Git and GitHub for version control
Manage IT resources at scale, both for physical machines and virtual machines in the cloud
Analyze real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems
Skills you'll gain
Unit Testing
Cloud Computing
Network Troubleshooting
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Services
Test Script Development
CI/CD
Configuration Management
Containerization
Email Automation
Web Presence
Version Control
Test Automation
Scripting
Program Development
Development Testing
Cloud Management
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Tools you'll learn
Virtual Machines
Python Programming
Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
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Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
6 languages available
Advance your career with in-demand skills
Receive professional-level training from Google
Demonstrate your technical proficiency
Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Google
75% of certificate graduates report positive career outcome¹
Professional Certificate - 7 course series
This beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that can help you advance your career.
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 by employersOpens in a new tab
.
This program builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level. It’s designed to teach you 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.
This certificate can be completed in about 6 months and is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles in IT, like more advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator positions. Upon completion, you can share your information with potential employers, like Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google.
We recommend that you have Python installed on your machine. For some courses, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you.
If you’d like to learn the fundamentals of IT support, check out the beginner level Google IT Support Professional CertificateOpens in a new tab
.
Check out all Google Career Certificates hereOpens in a new tab
.
Applied Learning Project
Learn how to program with Python with no previous knowledge of coding required and you’ll use Python to automate common system administration tasks
Learn to use Git and GitHub, to troubleshoot and debug complex problems
Apply automation at scale by using configuration management and the Cloud
Practice your technical skills with hands-on projects including a capstone project where you’ll use your new knowledge to solve a real-world IT problem
Crash Course on Python
Course 1, 21 hoursCourse 1•21 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Understand what Python is and why Python is relevant to automation
Write short Python scripts to perform automated actions
Understand how to use the basic Python structures: strings, lists, and dictionaries
Create your own Python objects
Skills you'll gain
Category: Python ProgrammingPython Programming
Category: Data StructuresData Structures
Category: Computer Programming ToolsComputer Programming Tools
Category: Program DevelopmentProgram Development
Category: Computational ThinkingComputational Thinking
Category: Integrated Development EnvironmentsIntegrated Development Environments
Category: DebuggingDebugging
Category: Development EnvironmentDevelopment Environment
Category: Data StoreData Store
Category: Scripting LanguagesScripting Languages
Category: ScriptingScripting
Category: Computer ProgrammingComputer Programming
Category: Programming PrinciplesProgramming Principles
Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
Course 2, 33 hoursCourse 2•33 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Setup, configure, and use your own developer environment in Python
Manipulate files and processes running on the Operating System using Python
Understand and use regular expressions (regex), a powerful tool for processing text files
Know when to choose Bash or Python, and create small scripts using Bash
Skills you'll gain
Category: File I/OFile I/O
Category: ScriptingScripting
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Operating SystemsOperating Systems
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: OS Process ManagementOS Process Management
Category: Linux CommandsLinux Commands
Category: Unit TestingUnit Testing
Category: File ManagementFile Management
Category: LinuxLinux
Category: Unix CommandsUnix Commands
Category: Development TestingDevelopment Testing
Category: Test Script DevelopmentTest Script Development
Category: Shell ScriptShell Script
Category: Development EnvironmentDevelopment Environment
Category: Unix ShellUnix Shell
Category: Scripting LanguagesScripting Languages
Category: Command-Line InterfaceCommand-Line Interface
Category: Software TestingSoftware Testing
Category: Test AutomationTest Automation
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Course 3, 20 hoursCourse 3•20 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Understand why version control is a fundamental tool for coding and collaboration
Install and run Git on your local machine
Use and interact with GitHub
Collaborate with others through remote repositories
Skills you'll gain
Category: Git (Version Control System)Git (Version Control System)
Category: GitHubGitHub
Category: Version ControlVersion Control
Category: Continuous IntegrationContinuous Integration
Category: Code ReviewCode Review
Category: Software InstallationSoftware Installation
Category: Issue TrackingIssue Tracking
Category: Software Configuration ManagementSoftware Configuration Management
Category: Command-Line InterfaceCommand-Line Interface
Category: Collaborative SoftwareCollaborative Software
Category: Software VersioningSoftware Versioning
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
Course 4, 19 hoursCourse 4•19 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Analyze real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems
Demonstrate techniques to quickly find and solve the root cause of problems in IT infrastructure
Understand the root cause for problems related to speed, crashes, or exhausted resources in your computer
Identify the most common pitfalls of your code and how to fix them
Skills you'll gain
Category: DebuggingDebugging
Category: Performance TuningPerformance Tuning
Category: System MonitoringSystem Monitoring
Category: Network TroubleshootingNetwork Troubleshooting
Category: Incident ManagementIncident Management
Category: Problem ManagementProblem Management
Category: Capacity ManagementCapacity Management
Category: Memory ManagementMemory Management
Category: Continuous MonitoringContinuous Monitoring
Category: Technical CommunicationTechnical Communication
Category: Continuous IntegrationContinuous Integration
Category: Technical DocumentationTechnical Documentation
Configuration Management and the Cloud
Course 5, 18 hoursCourse 5•18 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Understand the benefits of configuration management and infrastructure as code
Manage a fleet of computers using Puppet
Automatically deploy new virtual machines running in the Cloud
Deploy changes in a safe manner following CICD principles
Skills you'll gain
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)
Category: Configuration ManagementConfiguration Management
Category: Cloud StorageCloud Storage
Category: Change ControlChange Control
Category: Cloud DeploymentCloud Deployment
Category: Cloud ServicesCloud Services
Category: Cloud ManagementCloud Management
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud InfrastructureCloud Infrastructure
Category: TerraformTerraform
Category: IT AutomationIT Automation
Category: Incident ManagementIncident Management
Category: Virtual MachinesVirtual Machines
Category: Continuous MonitoringContinuous Monitoring
Category: Software As A ServiceSoftware As A Service
Category: Incident ResponseIncident Response
Category: System MonitoringSystem Monitoring
Category: Cloud ComputingCloud Computing
Category: Disaster RecoveryDisaster Recovery
Automating Real-World Tasks with Python
Course 6, 17 hoursCourse 6•17 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Use Python external libraries to create and modify documents, images, and messages
Understand and use Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to interact with web services
Understand and use data serialization to send messages between running programs
Build a solution using the skills you have learned
Skills you'll gain
Category: Python ProgrammingPython Programming
Category: AutomationAutomation
Category: Email AutomationEmail Automation
Category: System MonitoringSystem Monitoring
Category: ScriptingScripting
Category: Restful APIRestful API
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: JSONJSON
Category: DebuggingDebugging
Category: Web ServicesWeb Services
Category: IT AutomationIT Automation
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Course 7, 6 hoursCourse 7•6 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Uncover your skills and explore new career possibilities, with support from tools like Career Dreamer.
Keep your applications organized with Google Sheets.
Build a stand out resume and a step-by-step job search plan—with help from Gemini.
Prepare for interviews and practice responding to questions using Gemini Notebook and Gemini Live.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Generative AIGenerative AI
Category: Prompt EngineeringPrompt Engineering
Category: BrandingBranding
Category: Interviewing SkillsInterviewing Skills
Category: Web PresenceWeb Presence
Category: AI literacyAI literacy
Category: Prompt Engineering ToolsPrompt Engineering Tools
Category: Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Category: Google GeminiGoogle Gemini
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Frequently asked questions
Why is learning Python important?
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 by employersOpens in a new tab
. More than 530,000 U.S. job postings currently require Python proficiency, including 75,000 entry-level jobs, according to Burning Glass. The Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate will equip you with the latest job-ready skills to help you take your career to the next level.
How long does it take to complete the Certificate?
The Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate can be completed in about 6 months.
What background knowledge is necessary?
This course requires no previous knowledge of programming. Familiarity with basic IT concepts, like operating systems, files and processes, networking and data management will be required in further courses. For learners with no IT background at all, we recommend taking the Google IT Support Professional CertificateOpens in a new tab
.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
We highly recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as the content builds on information from earlier lessons.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Certificate?
This new beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that can help you advance your career. The Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate can help prepare you for a variety of roles in IT, like more advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator positions.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll get access to career resources that can help you prepare your resume and practice interviewing. You’ll also have the option to share your information with potential employers, like Walmart, Sprint, Hulu, Bank of America, Google (of course!), and more.
The Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate is designed to teach you to:
Understand what Python is and why it’s relevant to IT (different career pathways)
Write scripts in Python
Understand the role of Automation in IT
Manage files and processes with Python
Setup your own developer environment in Python
Understand why version control is a fundamental tool for coding and collaboration
Employ  Git for version control
Use and interact with GitHub
Implement debugging techniques
Manage scarce resources in your IT systems
Manage virtual machines and resources in the cloud
Use Python libraries to automate different processes
Analyze real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems
What hardware or software do I need to complete the Certificate?
The material requires a high-speed Internet connection, a modern web browser, and a desktop or laptop computer to complete the Qwiklabs/graded assessments. For the best experience, we strongly recommend that you have administrative privileges to modify OS permissions, that you can download your own editor, and that your machine is running a modern OS.
To really get the most out of this program, we strongly recommend that you have Python installed on your machine. For some courses, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you.
Is the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate licensed?
Yes, the content in the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
How much does this certificate cost?
In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD. In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower.
Can I get college credit for taking the Google IT Automation with Python Certificate?
Those planning to attend a degree program can utilize Opens in a new tab
ECTS recommendationsOpens in a new tab
, the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn up to 7 ECTS credits for completing the Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.
To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their CredlyOpens in a new tab
badge, which contains the ECTS credit recommendation.  Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Can I just enroll in a single course?
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.Show all 11 frequently asked questions
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