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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


1. Required Course(s):

Quarter Units: 3.0
Start / End Date
Cost
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Location
Section ID

01-08-2025 to 03-26-2025
$750.00
SEQA.X409.(6)
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Quarter Units: 3.0
Start / End Date
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Instructor
Location
Section ID
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Quarter Units: 2.5
Start / End Date
Cost
Instructor
Location
Section ID

01-23-2025 to 03-27-2025
$750.00
LINX.X417.(8)
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2. Completion Review:

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Meet Our Instructors

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Sr. Infrastructure Security Engineer, Zuora
David Rines
SRE Architect, Duo
James Kempf
Senior Consultant, Kempf and Associates
Patrick Reardon
Technical Learning Architect, NetApp | Instructor
Prasanna Vasudevan
Senior Release Engineer, Apple Inc.
Ramin Elahi
Partner Sales Enablement manager, Keysight Technologies

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Speak to a student services representative.

Call (408) 861-3860

Envelope extension@ucsc.edu

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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