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Specialization

DevOps and Data Virtualization

The office IT hero

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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.

DevOps and Virtualization 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

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Program Overview

Estimated Cost: $2,300 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.)
Program Requirements: 3 required courses (8.5 CEU). End with Specialization completion review.
Minimum Hours of Instruction: 85 hours of instruction
Estimated Duration: A full-time student can complete the specialization in 6–9 months.
Special Programs: This program is approved for workforce students.
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Courses

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Course Quarter Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
1. Required Course(s):
Advanced DevOps Technologies 3.0 Winter Flexible Summer Flexible
DevOps Technologies 3.0 Spring TBD
System Virtualization Fundamentals 2.5
2. Completion Review:
Specialization in DevOps and Virtualization Completion Fee None

Meet Our Instructors

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Alexander I Alten

Sr. Infrastructure Security Engineer, Zuora
Patrick Reardon

Patrick Reardon

Technical Learning Architect, NetApp | Instructor
Prasanna Vasudevan

Prasanna Vasudevan

Senior Release Engineer, Apple Inc.
Ramin Elahi

Ramin Elahi

Partner Sales Enablement manager, Keysight Technologies

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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.

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