Development Operations
Certificate of Achievement Information Technology and Information Systems · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of Software Development and App Deployment by providing a strong foundation in software development, IT operations, and cloud technologies such as containers. Students will learn how to integrate development and operations practices to improve the speed, reliability, and security of modern software systems. Through hands-on projects, students will gain experience building automated pipelines, deploying applications to cloud platforms, and managing scalable infrastructure. The program emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the use of industry-standard tools. The degree provides students with the skills to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, graduates will be prepared for entry-level roles in DevOps, cloud engineering, and site reliability engineering.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Coding and Scripting: Demonstrates skills in writing and testing code in various programming languages to create software applications, automate tasks, and solve computational problems.
- Computing Systems Administration: Applies computing system and networking concepts to ensure performance, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure.
- Data Availability: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure availability of data.
- Data Confidentiality: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure confidentiality of data.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | ||
| Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate Courses: | 15-16 | |
| ITIS 10 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ITIS 14 | Windows Operating System Administration | 3 |
| ITIS 16 | Internet Technologies and Security | 3 |
| ITIS 40 | Computer Hardware and CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3-4 | |
| ITIS 50 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| orITIS 51 | Cisco Internetworking I | 4 |
| Plus these required courses: | 28 | |
| ITIS 30 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| ITIS 55 | Introduction to the Linux Operating System | 3 |
| ITIS 60 | Introduction to Systems & Network Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ITIS 70 | Virtualization, Cloud Essentials, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) | 4 |
| ITIS 80 | Introduction to Database & Database Management Systems | 3 |
| ITIS 82 | Web Page Development and Publishing | 3 |
| ITIS 84 | Creating Dynamic Applications using Javascript | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| ITIS 56 | Microsoft Network Server | 3 |
| orITIS 74 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| COMPSCI 5 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I (Python) | 3 |
| orCOMPSCI 10 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Total | 43-44 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: T472
Program Control Number: 46144
TOP Code: .
CIP Code: 15.1204
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