Computer Information Systems - DevOps Engineer Certificate

Program Description

The DevOps Engineer Certificate prepares students for a career as DevOps engineers in the field of information technology. The required coursework successfully trains students giving them critical job skills in networking, server, enterprise architecture, systems analysis, programming, and scripting. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 40 credits as outlined.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

Program Requirements (40 credits)

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate a knowledge of networking theory using a modern data communication protocol stack.
Implement networks configuring switches and routers.
Install and maintain network server operating systems and their underlying critical services.
Understand and explain infrastructure as code.
Utilize critical thinking to perform systems analysis on business operations to improve efficiency.
Examine and understand the software development lifecycle.

CIS 130 - Red Hat System Administration I Credits: 5.0
CIS 171 - Cisco Networking I Credits: 5.0
CIS 172 - Cisco Networking II Credits: 5.0
CIS 210 - Win Server Pro Install and Configure Credits: 5.0
CIS 220 - Enterprise Architecture Credits: 5.0
CIS 233 - Systems Analysis Credits: 5.0
CIS 253 - Application and Cloud Development Tools Credits: 5.0
CS 115 - Principles of Computer Science Credits: 5.0

Program Notes

Program Code

The program code for this degree is CSTDOC20. For financial aid, advising, and other reasons, students should work with their advisor to ensure that this code is properly recorded on their academic record.

Aged Credits Policy

To ensure academic integrity and the relevance of degree competencies, coursework completed more than six (6) years prior to the date of matriculation is subject to departmental review. The college reserves the right to determine the applicability of such credits toward current degree requirements. Re-evaluation may be required to ensure alignment with contemporary industry standards and evolving curricula.

Department Contact Information

Department Advisor

developer@edmonds.edu

Department Website

Computer Information Systems

Certificate General Information (20-44 credits)

Credit/Grade Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required college-level (100-level or above) credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Program of Study Outcomes

Student achievement is assessed in the general and program specific outcomes via the courses and course objectives that align with those outcomes. More information about program outcomes and course objectives can be found on the Using Program Requirement Sheets page.

Students Are Advised To

Review how to apply for certain exams to be awarded as credit.
Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year;
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
Communicate with an academic advisor and/or a faculty advisor.

Graduation Application

It is the student’s responsibility to apply for graduation. Your degree or certificate will not be awarded unless you submit a graduation application. A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

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