Overview
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 employers.
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.
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. Use Git and GitHub to 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!
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
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.
- Analyse real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems.
Recommended Prerequisites
None! Whether you’re completely new to the job field or have had some exposure, a Google Career Certificate is the right program for you.
