What is DevOps?
DevOps (a clipped compound of “software DEVelopment” and “information technology OPerationS”) is a term used to refer to a set of practices that emphasize the collaboration and communication of both software developers and information technology (IT) professionals while automating the process of software delivery and infrastructure changes.
DevOps isn’t a framework or methodology in and of itself. It doesn’t stand alone. DevOps adopts and leverages multiple frameworks and Agile Methodology and other methodologies such as lean and ITSM.
Who should do the DevOps Certification?
- DevOps Certification need to be done by practicing project managers, scrum masters and product owners to evaluate the knowledge they have on advanced agile aspects
- Solution Architects should know what solutions to propose if DevOps is adopted – this would involve differences in the way they look at the product.
- Business Analysts need to understand the Product Owner role in the Agile Methodology hence Product Owner Agile certification may add value to the Business Analyst.
- Senior Management should know the basics of DevOps and Agile. Hence DevOps will add immense value to the Senior Management
The options available for DevOps Certification are many. This article describes only the famous certification options.
DevOps Certification Options
- DevOps Master by EXIN Holding B.V.
Other than these options, there are others available on the DevOps tools
- AWS Foundation
- AWS Solution Architect
- Microsoft Azure certifications
DevOps Master Certification by EXIN
EXIN DevOps Master is an advanced-level certification that tests candidates on their ability to develop and maintain sustainable work practices. It enables them to introduce and promote DevOps in their organization in order to better manage application and service life cycles whilst facilitating collaborative teamwork.
Who is this certification for?
DevOps is primarily associated with software development but its principles are increasingly applied to other projects and processes as well. This makes the DevOps Master certification interesting to IT professionals who want to extend their knowledge to cover the latest developments in IT management.
Below roles can benefit from DevOps Master Certification:
- Project Managers
- IT Service Managers
- Application Developers
- Product Managers
- Agile Product Owners
- Agile Scrum Masters
- Test Managers
DevOps Master Certification Exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Number of questions: 50 (Multiple Choice)
- Pass mark: 65%
- Open book: No
- Electronic equipment allowed: No
- Requirements for certification: Successfully completed an Accredited DevOps Master training
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What factors should you consider while doing DevOps Course?
- One must first pay attention to the intention of doing the DevOps certification. Is it fundamentals, is it getting to know as a leadership or manager or is it practicing tools?
- Cost is another major factor.
- Acceptability in a job market. Most certificates mentioned above are acceptable in the job market.
- Reimbursement from your company.
- At the end, I must say that one must focus on building depth in any subject regardless of any certifications that you may have on your resume
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EXIN offers career path certifications to help guide professionals in their journey.
- The Certified Integrator packages offer professionals in Agile and Cloud Services the relevant background knowledge and context they need to excel.
- Data Protection, Digital Transformation, Information Security, Digital Service Manager, and DevSecOps complete our offering.
A sample career path is shown as below. Click to view detailed infographic on EXIN career paths.
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