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IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate

Career Certificate: 7 course series
Estimated Hours to Complete: 10 hours a week for 6 months

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.

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.

Courses include:

  • 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
  • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

How to Enroll