Python Scripting for DevOps
Learn to develop and deploy software using Python.
Python Scripting for DevOps is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Python. It is structured in 4 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.0/5 from 210 ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.0★ (210 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Python Scripting for DevOps is a Coursera specialization offered by LearnQuest. It teaches you how to use Python to develop and deploy software in a DevOps workflow. The four-course sequence begins with the basics and builds on each topic in order.
In the first module, Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps, you learn the fundamentals of Python syntax and how scripts automate routine tasks. The second module, Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections, covers working with dates and times, organizing code with classes, and managing groups of data using collections. The third module, Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases, teaches you how to read and write files, structure code with inheritance, and interact with databases. The final module, DevOps and Build Automation with Python, shows you how to use Python for build automation and common DevOps tasks.
By the end of the specialization you will be able to write, test and deploy programs using Python. You will also be able to automate build processes and handle basic database operations from scripts. The courses are designed for beginners, so no prior programming experience is assumed, but familiarity with computers is recommended.
This specialization does not cover advanced topics such as container orchestration at scale or cloud-native architecture patterns. Learners who need those topics may want to look at the alternatives listed on the page, such as the Python for Everybody Specialization or individual Udemy courses that focus on specific tools.
Financial aid is available for eligible learners. The specialization takes about 16 weeks if you study 4-6 hours per week. It is delivered completely online and is self-paced, so you can start and stop according to your schedule.
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What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps
Module 2 · Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections
Module 3 · Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases
Module 4 · DevOps and Build Automation with Python
What learners rate it
Rated 4.0/5 by 210 learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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How much does Python Scripting for DevOps cost?
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Does Python Scripting for DevOps come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Python Scripting for DevOps take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Python Scripting for DevOps suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Python Scripting for DevOps cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps and going on to Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections, Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases, DevOps and Build Automation with Python. The full outline is on this page.