Build on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level!

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 employers.

The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate is a non-credit professional certificate program that is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level. This program includes over 240 hours of highly interactive self-paced online instruction and activities 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. Additionally, you'll 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.

There are 6 courses in this Google Career Certificate:

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

When you register for this certificate, you'll receive six (6) months of 24/7 online access to Coursera to complete the program coursework at your own pace. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than six months. This is a self-paced, independent study program that takes place entirely online.

What You'll Learn
- Automate tasks by writing Python scripts
- Manage IT resources at scale, both for physical machines and virtual machines in the cloud
- Use Git and GitHub for version control
- Analyze real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems

Skills You'll Gain
Using Version Control, Troubleshooting & Debugging, Python Programming, Configuration Management, Automation, Basic Python Data Structures, Fundamental Programming Concepts, Basic Python Syntax, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Setting up your Development Environment, Regular Expression (REGEX), Testing in Python

Common Job Titles of Graduates
IT Support Specialist, Junior Systems Administrator, Advanced IT Support

What You'll Earn
- Google Career Certificate (industry-recognized credential) with digital badge
- Certificate of Completion from South Central College
- Exclusive access to online career resources, including resume review and interview prep
- Opportunities to connect with 150+ US hiring organizations in Google's Employer Consortium, including Google, SalesForce, Ford, Verizon, SiriusXM, and more.

75% of Google Career Certificate graduates in the United States report an improvement in their career trajectory (e.g. new job or career, promotion or raise) within 6 months of certificate completion!

Prerequisites
You must be familiar with basic IT concepts and operating systems, files, and processes; and networking and data management - all of which you can learn by completing the Google IT Support Certificate. No previous knowledge of coding is required.

Required Equipment
You will need your own internet-connected computer or device to complete the online coursework. 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.