What is a DevOps Engineer?

A DevOps Engineer is a professional who combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to help organizations deliver software applications more efficiently and reliably. Imagine a DevOps engineer as a bridge builder between software developers and IT operations teams. They collaborate with both groups to automate processes, improve communication, and streamline the software development and deployment lifecycle. DevOps engineers focus on creating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. They use various tools and technologies to automate tasks, such as building, testing, and deploying software, which reduces errors and speeds up the release process. Additionally, DevOps engineers monitor system performance, identify and resolve issues quickly, and ensure that applications are running smoothly. They also prioritize security and work towards implementing best practices for maintaining a secure and stable environment.

In simple terms, a DevOps engineer is like a problem-solving facilitator who brings together software development and operations teams, using automation and collaboration to make software development and deployment faster, more reliable, and more efficient.

DevOps Engineer Program

This program prepares students to understand and implement DevOps practices. DevOps (Development and Operations) is a set of software development practices that combines software development and IT operations, utilized to shorten the systems development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.   

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Both the online and on-campus delivery options have the same schedule with students attending classes together. Online students join the classes via video conference applications.

The goal of this program is to prepare students for a entry-level DevOps Engineer position.

Graduates of the program earn a Diploma. 
 

Students have 28 weeks to complete this 350 clock-hour program

Program Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30-9:30 PM EST