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

The Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate 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 employers.This online, self-paced program builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level and takes about 6 months to complete. 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. 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

When you register, you'll receive six (6) months of access to complete the course, along with support from a dedicated success coach. After you’ve graduated from the program, you'll be prepared for a variety of roles in IT, like more advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator positions. You’ll also get access to career resources and be connected directly with employers hiring for open roles in IT, like Walmart, Sprint, Hulu, Bank of America, Google (of course!), and more. This certification may also qualify for credit for prior learning at South Central College, should you choose to enroll in an academic program at SCC in the future.

Skills you will gain include: 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 you'll be prepared for include: IT Support Specialist, Junior Systems Administrator, Advanced IT Support

What you will 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

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. 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.

Course Details

Self-paced independent study with 24/7 online access for 6 months. Approximately 240 course hours. Plus access to a dedicated success coach from South Central College.

There are 6 courses in this Professional 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 invest in this program, you'll receive:

• Enrollment in 6 online certificate courses with approximately 240 hours of hands-on learning
• Access to a dedicated success coach
• Professional career certification with Credly badging
• Opportunity to build your portfolio
• Career success tools and resources
• Connection to national employers
• Potential for credits in applicable academic programs at South Central College