IIIT Bangalore kickstarts multi-cloud certification for non-tech professionals

The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) has expanded its academic portfolio to launch an executive post graduate certificate programme in Cloud and DevOps, which is powered by upskilling platform upGrad.

The enrolments for the programme are set to commence its first cohort on June 30, 2024.

The online programme will offer in-depth coverage of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including concepts tested in AWS and Azure exams.

The programme provides an introduction to various cloud platforms, placing a significant focus on advanced concepts such as DevSecOps and SynOps. During each module, learners will be able to deploy web applications and undergo extensive hands-on training, preparing them for roles that require deploying and managing web applications in cloud environments.

Through more than 50 live training sessions, learners will develop core DevOps skills such as continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC). Candidates will also learn to design scalable microservices architectures, implement robust monitoring and logging, and utilise AI tools for code analysis, security enhancement, and process automation.

Moreover, candidates will have the opportunity to receive additional hands-on training in preparation for the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, Azure Fundamentals, and AZ-104 certification exams, making it a comprehensive learning experience.

There has been a major surge observed at upGrad concerning candidates enrolling in various tech courses over the last 12 months. Nearly, on an average, 500 learners every month enroll themselves for Tech & Data programmes in partnership with top universities.

Besides, enrolments for the tech Bootcamps have seen a 500 percent rise during FY24 compared to FY23. Meanwhile, total enrollments for the free courses have remained at nearly 1.4 lakh in the last one year.

“DevOps serves as a distinct approach to enterprise software development, emphasizing the necessity of cooperation, automation, and communication between software developers and IT operations teams. IIIT-B with its expertise in cloud development and DevOps has developed this comprehensive programme to meet future demands, thereby enabling the nation to build skills and expertise in this very important technical area,” said Professor Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT Bangalore.

“The launch of this programme is a direct response to the surging demand for DevOps and Cloud computing that we’ve been observing. In the last one year, we’ve seen nearly 1.4 lakh learners sign up for our free Tech & Data courses, and hence, this programme with IIIT-B will strike the right chord with tech and even non-tech enthusiasts. Our partnership with the university dates back to 2016, and with several in-demand online courses in Data, Software, and AI/ML, we’ve been able to command a strong position within the skilling and learning ecosystem,” said Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD of upGrad. Moneycontrol