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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
Core Courses
- System Virtualization Fundamentals
Foundation skills to apply concepts of virtualization to meet critical IT goals such as cost reduction, productivity, scalability, and cloud computing. - DevOps Technologies
An introduction to Agile software development practices and IT automation techniques to achieve rapid rates of high quality deployment.
*Note: This specialization was formerly "Information Technology Systems."
Program Overview
Estimated Cost: $2,500–$3,000 + est. course materials: $500 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.)
Program Requirements: 4–5 courses (11 quarter units). Take 2 core courses (5.5 quarter units) and sufficient electives to earn a minimum of 5.5 quarter units. End with Specialization completion review.
Minimum Hours of Instruction: 110 hours of instruction
Estimated Duration: A full-time student can complete the certificate in 6–9 months.
Courses
1. Required Course(s):
SEQA.X408
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Spring Flexible
Quarter Units: 3.0
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LINX.X417
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2. Electives: Two Required
SEQA.X409
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Summer Flexible
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ITEC.800
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Requisite Knowledge
It is strongly suggested that you have:
- Networking Fundamentals or equivalent work experience; and
- Basic programming experience using a high-level programming language like Java, Python, C#, or a scripting environment like Bash.