Course

Google IT Automation with Python - August 2024 Cohort

Aug 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

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Full course description

 

Start Date

August 1, 2024

 

Price

$20.00

 

Credential

Google Career Certificate

& Digital Badge

 

Length

17 Weeks

 

Commitment

8-10 Hours Weekly

 

Format

Asynchronous

Program with Python

Course Description

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.

Learning Objectives

  1. Automate tasks by writing Python scripts
  2. Use Git and GitHub for version control
  3. Manage IT resources at scale, both for physical machines and virtual machines in the cloud 
  4. Analyze real-world IT problems and implement the appropriate strategies to solve those problems

Target Learner

This certificate is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles in IT, like more advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator positions.  

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.

Related Courses

  • Google IT Support (Recommended prerequisite course)
  • Google Data Analytics

Course Topics

  • Configuaration Management
  • Python Programming
  • Using Version Control
  • Troubleshooting & Debugging
  • Automation

6 Courses In This Certificate

Crash Course on Python

Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

Configuration Management and the Cloud

Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

 

Policies

This non-credit course is offered online using the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) and Coursera, over a 17-week period. It is asynchronous, but not self-paced. You will have until November 30, 2024 to complete the course. You should plan to spend about 10 hours per week on the course. You will be assessed throughout the course to demonstrate proficiency on the subject matter. You must pass all assessments before receiving the course badge and certificate.

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