Cloud Computing and DevOps Certification Program
3.500,00 EUR
- 20 weeks
This Program, delivered by Simplilearn in partnership with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education, equips you with the core technical knowledge and immersive, practice-oriented training required to thrive in the rapidly advancing Cloud and DevOps landscape. You'll develop job-ready skills through direct exposure to the world's three dominant cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Contact us for detailed schedule information!
About the Program
This program is delivered by Simplilearn, in partnership with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education
- Comprehensive coverage of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DevOps
- Discover AI-powered cloud operations, intelligent monitoring, and infrastructure automation
- A 20-week program with weekend sessions of 6–8 hours per week
- Reach out to us for upcoming cohort dates and scheduling detais
You'll start by establishing a solid foundation in cloud computing and DevOps fundamentals, exploring core services across AWS and Azure, and essential Linux concepts. From there, you'll build hands-on capability to architect, deploy, and oversee AWS cloud infrastructure and put DevOps principles into practice within the AWS ecosystem.
The program then transitions to administering Azure cloud environments and applying DevOps workflows on Azure. You'll also examine the growing influence of Generative AI on cloud technologies, as well as forward-looking trends such as GitOps, FinOps, and AIOps.
Instruction is woven together through a rich blend of conceptual learning and applied practice, spanning sandboxed labs, official self-paced content, live expert-led online sessions, and collaborative peer-to-peer engagement.
Key Features
Course content and materials are delivered in English
A 20-week program with weekend sessions of 6–8 hours per week
100+ hours of live instruction complemented by mentor-guided project support
50+ hours of self-paced eLearning content available on demand
Recommended 200+ hours of independent study and hands-on practice throughout the program
30+ hands-on projects completed within sandboxed lab environments
44+ skills and 31+ tools covered across the full curriculum
Access to authorized learning materials directly from AWS and Azure
Earn a co-branded program completion certificate from Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education and Simplilearn
Earn a joint Virginia Tech - Simplilearn Digital Badge
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Program, you will be able to:
Understand Core Cloud Concepts
Develop a firm grasp of cloud computing fundamentals, covering service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, various deployment models, and the principles of shared responsibility.
Gain Proficiency in Leading Cloud Platforms
Cultivate practical, hands-on expertise across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, with focused coverage of compute, storage, networking, and security services on each platform.
Master DevOps Principles & Tools
Internalize the end-to-end DevOps lifecycle, CI/CD pipeline design, and key tooling including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Ansible, Terraform, and beyond.
Implement DevOps on AWS & Azure
Put DevOps principles and automation into action on both AWS and Azure environments, guided by real-world use cases and proven industry best practices.
Explore Emerging Technologies
Investigate the transformative role of GenAI in cloud environments and venture into forward-looking disciplines such as FinOps, GitOps, AIOps, IoT in Cloud, and other evolving cloud-native paradigms.
Build and Manage Scalable Cloud Architectures
Develop the capability to architect, deploy, monitor, and oversee scalable, secure cloud-based applications across both AWS and Azure platforms.
Troubleshoot, optimise, and maintain
Sharpen your ability to diagnose issues, fine-tune performance, and sustain cloud-based applications and infrastructure for lasting reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Lead
Champion cloud transformation initiatives within your organization and drive the successful adoption of cloud and DevOps practices across teams and business functions.
About Virginia Tech
What added value does Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education contribute to the program?
The program curriculum is designed and reviewed with the assistance of the university and powered by Simplilearn, which gives the program quality legitimacy and a co-branded certificate of completion. Please be aware that the live classes are taught by experienced Industry experts rather than University faculty.
An Engaging Learning Journey
Experience a collaborative classroom setting by connecting with peers and engaging with mentors in real time via Slack.
Learning Path
Preparing for your Cloud and DevOps Journey
Course 1
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
Course 2
Cloud Architecture With AWS
Course 3
Generative AI on AWS
Course 4
DevOps Lifecycle Management CI/CD to Container Orchestration
Course 5
DevOps on AWS
Course 6
Next-gen Cloud & DevOps Emerging Technologies
Course 7
Capstone Project on Cloud Computing & DevOps
Course 8
Academic Masterclass by Virginia Tech
Elective 1
Generative AI on Cloud
Elective 2
Cloud Administration and DevOps With Microsoft Azure
Elective 3
Cloud Architecture With Google Cloud
Elective 4
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
Working Professionals in IT/Software Development
Cloud Beginners and Career Changers
DevOps Engineers Looking to Upskill
System Administrators & Network Engineers
IT Project Managers & Technical Leads
Aspiring Cloud Architects & Solutions Engineers
Software Testers & QA Professionals
Anyone Interested in Emerging AI Cloud Trends
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Candidates with at least 1 year of relevant work experience are preferred, although not strictly mandatory.
- A technical or IT-related background is recommended to help grasp technical concepts more quickly.
- It’s advised to complete the self‑paced (on‑demand) course modules before attending live sessions, which also serve as a gating criterion for certification eligibility
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