{ "college": "merritt-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Computer Information Systems", "id": "devops-development-and-operations-automation-certificate-of-achievement", "name": "DevOps - Development and Operations Automation", "award": "Certificate of Achievement", "department": "computer-information-systems", "sourceUrl": "https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49129/49276/49282", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe DevOps – Development and Operations Automation Certificate of Achievement program prepares students for a career in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or transfer for continued study. A graduate of this program is able to improve efficiency in Information Systems, CIS operations, and create software products. They are able to monitor and manage many information systems operations and software development processes by creating reusable scripts and software modules.\n\nDevOps is the use of software **DEV**elopment tools to automate Information Systems **OP**erations. It requires Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) of Information Technology (IT) components, configuration and programming that integrate IT components into Information Systems (IS), and the ability to automate the activities through use of the Application Programming Interfaces (API) published by equipment and service providers. The main characteristic of DevOps is to strongly advocate and implement automation and monitoring at all steps of software and infrastructure construction, from integration, testing, and releasing, to deployment and infrastructure management. DevOps aims at shorter development cycles, increased deployment frequency and more dependable releases in close alignment with business objectives.\n\nStudents who are interested in continuing their studies after completion of the two-year certificate should consult with the departmental chair, read the “Transfer Information” section of the college catalog, and discuss their plans with their program advisor or counselor. Four-year universities may have additional or different course requirements for completion of lower division courses. The website www.assist.org can provide additional information about applicable courses for transfer.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nCareer opportunities may include Computer Systems Engineers/Architects, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Programmers, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, California Department of Industrial Relations (CA-DIR) IT Project Manager, Information Security Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Systems Analysts, Advanced Information Operations (IO) Planner (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only), Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted), Cyberspace Operations, Cyber Command and Control Mission System (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only), Cyberspace Operations, Cyber Security and Control System (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only).\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1. Plan control of IT Components using Application Programming Interface (API)\n2. Select IT operations for automation\n3. Design Operations information flow for operations automation monitoring\n4. Select and communicate key performance metrics and that define utilization baselines and operational norms." }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Courses:", "units": "33-38" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Core Courses:", "units": "21" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 35", "title": "Microcomputer Operating Systems", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 51", "title": "Introduction to Information Technology Project Management", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 72", "title": "Systems and Network Administration", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 107", "title": "Administering Cloud Services and Containers", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 108", "title": "Scripting for Systems Automation and Data Analysis", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 110", "title": "Information and Communication Technology Essentials", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Choose One:", "units": "3-5" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 5", "title": "Introduction to Computer Science", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 6", "title": "Introduction to Computer Programming", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 7", "title": "Control Structures and Objects", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CS 20", "title": "Python Application Programming", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Choose One Group for 9 - 12 units:", "units": "9-12" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group A - Social Media and Online Community Management", "units": "9" }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOC 001", "title": "Introduction to Sociology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYCH 6", "title": "Social Psychology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC C1000", "title": "Introduction to Psychology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group B - Cybersecurity Operations", "units": "10-13" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 53", "title": "Intrusion Detection In-Depth: Compliance, Security, Forensics and Troubleshooting", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 55", "title": "Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 60", "title": "Computer Forensics Fundamentals", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 247", "title": "Information Systems Skills Challenge", "units": "1-4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group C - Software Engineering Automation and Continuous Integration", "units": "10" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 178", "title": "Build Automation for DevOps and QA", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 179", "title": "Agile Software Management and Project Automation", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CS 80", "title": "Software Engineering", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group D - Mobile Applications Build and Test Automation", "units": "12" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 33", "title": "Software Architectures and Algorithms", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 93", "title": "Cross Platform Mobile Application Development", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 178", "title": "Build Automation for DevOps & QA", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group E - Cloud Systems and Services", "units": "9" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 62", "title": "Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 52", "title": "Cloud Security Fundamentals", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 58", "title": "Hacker Guard – Baseline Training for IT Administrators and Operations", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Group F - Site Reliability and Scaling", "units": "10" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 8", "title": "Introduction to Parallel and Cloud Programming", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 100", "title": "Introduction to Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Identity", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CS 60", "title": "Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] } ] }