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Google IT Automation with Python

Certificate of Completion

The Google IT Automation with Python Certificate is designed to provide students with a background in IT support with in-demand skills, including Python, Git, and IT automation, that can help advance their career and transition to a credit certificate or degree program. Students will be much more competitive if they already have a degree. Possible careers include, but are not limited to: IT Support Specialist, Junior Systems Analyst, Junior Systems Administrator, and Network Specialist.

Program Requirements (86-96.5 hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleHours
NCGO001Introduction to Google Certificates4 - 4.5 hours
NCGO002Google IT Support40 - 45 hours
NCGO003Google IT Automation with Python42 - 47 hours

Total Certificate Hours: 86-96.5 hours

Certificates are listed as hours rather than college credit (units). Students must pass and complete the minimum number of hours required.

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Google certificate pathways.
  • 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.
Last Updated 6/30/26