DevOps Certification Training FAQs

• What are the eligibility criteria for this Post Graduate Program in DevOps(DevOps Training) in collaboration with Caltech CTME?

  For admission to this Post Graduate Program in DevOps (DevOps Certification Training), candidates :

  • Should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
  • May have a non-programming background 
  • Are not required to have prior work experience 
     

• What is the admission process for this Post Graduate Program in DevOps in collaboration with Caltech CTME?

  The admission process Post Graduate Program in DevOps (DevOps Bootcamp) consists of three simple steps:

  • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
  • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
  • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee
     

• Is there any financial aid provided to take up this DevOps Training course?

  To ensure money is not a barrier in the path of learning, we offer various financing options to help ensure that this devops course is financially manageable. Please refer to our “Admissions Fee and Financing” section for more details.
   

• How do I earn the certificate for this Post Graduate Program in DevOps?

  Upon completion of the minimum requirements for each course in the learning path, you will be eligible to receive the post graduate certification that will testify to your skills as an expert in DevOps.
   

• What are the career opportunities after completion of this DevOps Post graduate program?

  Upon completion of this Online DevOps Bootcamp, you can either start a career as a DevOps engineer, an automation expert, release manager or you can grow in your current position, and in most of the cases expect a hike in your salary too!

• What should I expect from the Caltech CTME Post Graduate Program in DevOps?

  As a part of this Post Graduate Program, you will receive the following:

  • Caltech CTME Post Graduate Certification
  • Caltech CTME Bonafide Certificate
  • Individual course completion certificate for all the courses in learning path from Simplilearn
  • Program Performance report for the entire learning path in the program
  • Receive 25 CEUs from Caltech CTME upon course completion
  • Caltech CTME Circle Membership
  • Physical Certificate from Caltech CTME (on request)
     

• What are the Devops Course Objectives?

  Simplilearn’s DevOps training course enables candidates to apply the latest in DevOps methodology to automate the software development lifecycle right out of class and to become a DevOps practitioner. Utilizing the important DevOps tools like Docker, Puppet, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Maven, and Nagios, you can master configuration management; continuous integration deployment, source code management tools, delivery, and monitoring in a practical, interactive and hands-on approach as a part of this DevOps online training. Making use of Docker containers, a technology that is revolutionizing the way apps are utilized in the cloud today, is the main aim of this DevOps training and is a critical skill set to master in the cloud age.

• What are the top job roles for DevOps professionals?

  Upon completion of this DevOps post graduate program, you can become a DevOps engineer, an automation expert, release manager or a test professional too.

• What certificate will I receive?

  Upon successfully completing this Online Devops course, you will be awarded a Post Graduate Program in DevOps certification by Caltech CTME along with an industry-recognized certificate from Simplilearn for all the courses on the learning path.
   

• Will any preparation material be provided to help me get started?

  Once you make the first installment of the program fee, you will also get access to a preparatory course. You will have to go through the assigned devops course before coming for the first class, which consists of 18-20 hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to assure they’re following the course path and to help enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.
   

• Who are the instructors for this Devops online training and how are they selected?

  Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.
   

• I am not able to access the Devops online Training course. Who can help me?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.
   

• What is covered under the 24/7 support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

• If I want to cancel my enrollment to this DevOps Certification Training, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment to this Devops course if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

   
  * Disclaimer
  All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.

• Who can benefit from these DevOps Online Training Classes?

  Both Cloud and DevOps professionals undertaking this program have higher chances to grow in their career or in their current job role. Other than that professionals in the IT field can also opt for this Devops training since learning and upskilling always comes with its own shades of advantage, and in-demand skills on your CV is always a plus point.

• How long is the DevOps post graduate certificate valid?

  The DevOps Post Graduate Certificate comes with a lifelong validity.

• What are the prerequisites for taking up this DevOps post graduate program?

  To enroll in this Caltech DevOps course you must have a bachelor’s degree with an average of 50% higher marks. However, you can belong to a programming or non-programming background, and you don’t need any industry experience as such.

• What skills will I acquire from Simplilearn Caltech DevOps Training?

  You will learn some of the most in-demand DevOps skills during this post graduate program in DevOps like CI/CD, containerization, source control, deployment automation, and more.

• Will the DevOps classes be conducted online?

  Yes, the entire Caltech DevOps course is based on an online bootcamp model, where a high-engagement classroom learning environment meets the ease and convenience of a digital platform. 

• Do you provide any practice test as part of this DevOps course?

  Yes, we provide a practice test as part of this DevOps Training to help you prepare for the actual DevOps certification exam. You can try this DevOps Certification Exam Practice Test for free to understand the type of tests that are part of the DevOps curriculum.

• What are some of the other DevOps courses that Simplilearn offers?

  Some of the other DevOps courses offered by Simplilearn includes –

  • DevOps Engineer Certification Training
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification Training Course
  • CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins Certification Training Course
  • Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certification Training Course
  • Ansible Foundation Training Course

• What are the other DevOps related practice tests offered by Simplilearn?

  Yes, we offer the following practice tests –

  • DevOps Engineer Practice Test 
  • Docker Certified Associate Exam Dumps

• What is the salary expectancy for individuals on completion of this DevOps Post Graduate Program?

  A certified DevOps professional can earn over $121K annually. (source - payscale)

• What is DevOps Certification?

  A DevOps Certification proves that you have the most up-to-date DevOps skills and are ready to take up the responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer. It demonstrates your basic and advanced knowledge of DevOps concepts and how you can implement DevOps into practice effectively. 

  
   

• Is a DevOps Certification good for a Career?

  DevOps has witnessed significant growth in the past decade and organizations have seen the benefits of adopting it. DevOps Engineers are in High Demand and earn lucrative salaries across the world. A DevOps certification will increase your credibility in the market and make you more employable. 
   

• What are the best Devops Certificate courses?

  Simplilearn offers a range of courses based on different professionals unique learning needs. Here are some of the online DevOps Training Programs you can choose from:

  • Post Graduate Program in DevOps
  • DevOps Engineer Masters Program
  • Docker Certified Associate Certification Training Course
  • CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification Training Course
     

• What is the value of a DevOps Certification in IT?

  The world of Information Technology is highly-dynamic and professionals need to keep updating their knowledge to stay relevant. As such, employers are facing difficulties finding the right candidates for their DevOps positions. A DevOps certification helps hiring organizations filter the right candidates from other applicants. Certified applicants can prove that they have demonstrated skills and are job-ready for a DevOps role in any organization. 
   

• What is the Best Entry-level DevOps Certification?

  If you are a beginner in DevOps, Simplilearn offers a free DevOps training program through our SkillUp program. Once you complete this and learn the basic DevOps concepts, you can move forward and enroll in one of our Masters or PGP programs.

• What are the prerequisites to learn DevOps?

  If you are from a technical background, it should be easy for you to learn DevOps. Prior understanding of Linux basics, Java programming, and web development is recommended before starting on your journey to learn DevOps.
   

• Is DevOps tough to learn?

  No, learning DevOps is fun if you have taken Simplilearn’s DevOps training online. Our instructors explain all the topics in an easy-to-understand manner and short video modules will keep you engaged throughout the course.

• What are the Benefits of taking a DevOps course?

  A DevOps course is beneficial both in terms of upgrading your skills as well as getting better job opportunities. Many companies prefer hiring candidates who have proven skills. By taking a DevOps course, you will stand out from your peers. You can even switch your existing career to DevOps by taking our online DevOps training. 
   

• What is the feedback from learners who have earned a DevOps Foundation Certification?

  Most of our learners are satisfied with our training materials and live classes conducted by our highly-qualified instructors. You can check out some of the reviews mentioned in each of our course pages and then decide to start your DevOps journey with Simplilearn. 
   

• Do you need programming for a DevOps career?

  Yes, programming is essential if you are planning to start a career in DevOps. Knowledge of basic programming is enough to get you onboard — leave the rest to our trainers! 

• How can I land a DevOps job without experience?

  Our DevOps certification is the best way that you can land a job in this field without experience. 
  Simplilearn’s online bootcamps include case studies, capstone projects, and real-world industry projects. You will gain practical exposure and understand what it takes to be a DevOps engineer. 
   

• What is DevOps?

  DevOps is a methodology for blending software development (Dev) with operations (Ops). DevOps helps to fill the gap between software and development teams to make them work together to develop, test, and release software with high efficacy and within a short time frame.
   

• Can a person without IT experience enter into DevOps?

  Yes, any non-IT professional can enter into DevOps. However, it will require a considerable amount of time to acquire the right skills. You can start your DevOps journey with Simplilearn’s DevOps tutorial for beginners, and after gaining basic knowledge, you can opt for an advanced course in DevOps for a more comprehensive learning experience.

• How many days will it take to learn DevOps?

  It depends on the type of DevOps Course you choose. Most of Simplilearn's DevOps certifications can be completed within 9 to 12 months. Then you can start your journey as a skilled DevOps engineer.

• Can a software tester take a DevOps course?

  Yes, you can! DevOps is all about managing software and operations teams for efficient development and deployment of software. Your experience in software testing will undoubtedly help you in developing and testing new software faster. However, it’s recommended that you gain a deeper understanding of DevOps for a smooth transition with the help of most exhaustive courses in DevOps.
   

• How can a fresher get a job as a DevOps Engineer?

  Freshers can get a job as a DevOps engineer if they focus on acquiring the right technical and non-technical skills. There are a broad range of DevOps engineering courses available online. You just need to find the right one that can meet your learning objectives and help you gain industry experience.
   

• Is experience necessary to go into DevOps?

  While having relevant experience always helps, even freshers get the equal opportunity to have a rewarding career as a DevOps Engineer if they have adequate knowledge and the required skill sets. You can build upon your knowledge on DevOps and gain experience in the real world by looking for courses that offer applied learning and Capstone projects for real-life experience.
   

• How do I Migrate to DevOps?

  To migrate to DevOps, you need to acquire the right technical and soft skills, such as collaborating with others, communicating opinions clearly, and having in-depth knowledge of programming languages like Python or Ruby.

• Which one should I learn, DevOps or Full Stack Development?

  Learning DevOps is a good choice if you want to gain in-depth knowledge in a broad range of stacks and front-end and back-end development. However, to gain mastery in one specific stack and any one area of execution — say, server-side programming, database management, or application programming— you can opt for DevOps.

• Are DevOps engineer jobs stressful?

  DevOps engineers play a crucial role in managing operations and software development and are likely to face a lot of stress at the workplace. Anyone who loves taking on operational challenges and is passionate about software development must opt for a DevOps engineer job role.
   

• What are the different roles in DevOps?

  Many companies are taking a DevOps approach these days to enable better collaboration between the development and operations teams, fewer miscommunications, quick response to changes, and faster completion of their projects. As such, you will find a growing demand for DevOps jobs like a DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, release manager, building engineer, and product manager. With our DevOps certification, you can increase your credibility for such job roles. 

• What are the benefits of taking this DevOps course?

  This DevOps Course, designed in collaboration with Caltech CTME, gives you a world-class learning experience. The instructors are highly qualified and follow a comprehensive course curriculum to ensure that you learn everything about DevOps from scratch. Along with masterclasses taught by Caltech CTME faculty, you get a chance to work on over 20 industry projects and capstone projects in 3 domains. Moreover, Simplilearn’s JobAssist program will help you become more employable and get noticed by top hiring companies. 
   

• What are the top DevOps Courses included in this PG program?

  This PG program includes the following DevOps courses:

  • DevOps certification training 
  • Configuration management with Chef, Puppet, and Ansible
  • Docker Certified Associate Certification Training
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator training 
  • DevOps on AWS
  • DevOps Capstone Project 
     

• Do I need to learn these courses in a specific order?

  Yes, this program aims to give you a step-by-step understanding of DevOps concepts. So, we recommend you follow the order of DevOps courses as mentioned in the learning path. 
   

• What are the key topics covered in this DevOps Course?

  Simplilearn’s DevOps Certification gives you a clear understanding of the following key topics:

  • DevOps tools and methodologies
  • Implementing DevOps practices in an organization
  • Core Docker technologies
  • Automating continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • Networking in Kubernetes
     

• What are the top roles and responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer?

  DevOps engineers are mainly responsible for managing code releases by collaborating with software developers, IT staff, and quality assurance professionals. They integrate the project functions and resources across the product life cycle, right from planning, building, testing to deployment and support. Simplilearn’s DevOps training prepares you for this role and helps you gain the right skills to take on such responsibilities. 

• What are the prerequisites for taking this DevOps Course?

  A basic understanding of web development, Linux, and Java programming is recommended before enrolling in this DevOps certification program. Prior work experience is, however, not mandatory.

• What is the DevOps Engineer Salary?

  DevOps engineer, though a relatively new role, is associated with lucrative salary packages across the world. Take a glance at their average annual salaries in major countries (source: Glassdoor):

  • India - INR 700K
  • Germany - €60K
  • France - €45K 
  • Canada - CA$85K
  • UK -  £44K
  • The US - $105K
     

• Is DevOps a good career? Are DevOps Engineers in demand?

  The demand for DevOps solutions and services is gaining huge traction among enterprises. The DevOps market size is expected to reach USD 10.31 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 24.7 percent from 2017 to 2023. This translates into higher demand for professionals with DevOps skills. Our DevOps Training certification helps you showcase your skills and successfully step into this rewarding career field. 

• Do DevOps require coding experience?

  Yes, professionals are expected to have basic programming skills when starting a career in DevOps. However, Simplilearn’s DevOps course is suitable for candidates from both programming or non-programming backgrounds. 

• Can I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services (WES) at the end of the program?

  Post Graduate Program are certification programs and do not include any transcripts for WES, this is reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts and hence, our PG programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.