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Google IT Automation with Python
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.
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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.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to program with Python with no previous knowledge of coding required and you’ll use Python to automate common system administration tasks
- How 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
Upcoming Course Dates
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April 7th 2025
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July 7th 2025
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October 6th 2025
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November 3rd 2025
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- Google IT Automation with Python
Course Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Industry Info
- $115,968 median entry-level salary for Automation Engineer
- 19,060 job openings for Automation Engineer in United States
Venues
- Remote
Prerequisites
- None Required
Have questions?
We can help with course selection, and answer questions about eligibility requirements and special circumstances. Contact an Alumni Admissions team member