Simplilearn in partnership with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education is offering a Cloud Computing and DevOps Certification Program that is meant to equip professionals with skills in cloud computing, automation, and AI-infused infrastructure management.
The launch of this certificate comes amid increasing efforts by firms to adopt cloud computing solutions and DevOps. As the adoption of public cloud solutions becomes ubiquitous among firms from different sectors and DevOps approaches keep on streamlining the process of delivering applications, the need for experts in these fields is growing continuously.
To help with this talent shortage, Simplilearn’s new certification program not only targets the key cloud computing platforms of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, but it also prepares professionals with the up-to-date skills necessary for the cloud computing domain.
The training program integrates live sessions with an instructor, official learning resources from AWS and Microsoft Azure, virtual labs, and expert talks from Virginia Tech professors. Learners are expected to spend over 150 hours in training, do more than 30 project works, and have practice test and simulation experience.
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Besides basic cloud knowledge, the course dives into more complicated areas like CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, infrastructure-as-code, as well as the latest technology in cloud including AIOps MLOps DevSecOps GitOps edge computing, and generative AI. Besides completing a final capstone project, students will design a portfolio that meets industry standards by solving realistic cloud and DevOps problems using their skills.
Speaking about the initiative, Kashyap Dalal, Cofounder and COO of Simplilearn, said, “Cloud computing and DevOps have become foundational to how organizations innovate and scale digital products today. However, enterprises increasingly need professionals who can operate across multi-cloud ecosystems while integrating automation and AI-driven workflows. This partnership with Virginia Tech brings together academic excellence and applied industry learning, enabling learners to build practical expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps automation, and next-generation cloud technologies that drive real business outcomes.”
Upon completion, participants will receive a joint Virginia Tech – Simplilearn digital credential and certificate, along with designated Microsoft Azure certifications. They will also gain access to career support resources, including resume-building tools, mock interviews, job-tracking assistance, and professional development workshops, helping prepare them for opportunities in the rapidly evolving cloud and DevOps job market.
