The office IT hero
This Program is Perfect For
- IT specialists and systems engineers mastering end-to-end infrastructure and virtualization
- Tech professionals seeking a hands-on credential with flexible learning and support
- Learners seeking workforce-aligned credentials with accessible prerequisites
Learn to manage, connect, and troubleshoot business systems
The DevOps and Virtualization specialist manages, connects, and troubleshoots business technology like a pro. In this information technology systems program—the only systems-focused credential of its kind in Silicon Valley—you will study the specialized set of communication tech skills that prepare you to tackle diverse business needs. You will learn to be the person that makes office communication, through a myriad of platforms, networks and cloud-based apps, seem easy for coworkers and be the hero who minimizes downtime.
Program objectives
- Discuss CPU, storage and network virtualization
- Design, code, and deploy a cloud-focused tool or application
- Describe service-oriented architecture and the cloud software development toolchain
Courses
Program Requirements
Total: 3 required courses (8.5 CEU)
- End with specialization completion review.
| Title | units | Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DevOps Technologies | 3.0 | Live-Online | |||
| Advanced DevOps Technologies | 3.0 | Live-Online | |||
| System Virtualization Fundamentals | 2.5 |
| Title | units | Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization in DevOps and Virtualization Completion Fee |
1. Required Course(s):
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 04-15-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-22-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-29-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-06-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-13-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-20-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-27-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-03-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-10-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-17-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-24-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-01-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-08-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
Three “no meetings” TBA. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools and Materials: Computer running Mac OS, MS Windows 11, Linux
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-07-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
Two “no meetings” to be announced. To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
2. Completion Review:
Please enroll in the DevOps and Virtualization Specialization Completion Fee only after all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Please enroll in the DevOps and Virtualization Specialization Completion Fee only after all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Requisite knowledge
It is strongly suggested that you have:
- Basic programming experience using a high-level programming language like Java, Python, C#, or a scripting environment like Bash.
Establish Candidacy
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