Cloud computing, the internet of things, cybersecurity and infrastructure networking have become more complex. The disciplines of coding and network engineering have converged to offer a route for either ‘network engineers’ or ‘coders’ to develop DevOps focussed skills, within the discipline of network automation. This has led to DevOps becoming one of the current essential growth areas within the computing/coding, digital technologies and infrastructure engineering disciplines.
It is often cited and sought for career entry as well as personal development by many computing professionals. Cisco, through The Open University’s Cisco Networking Academy, offers this course as a route to gain their internationally recognised certification while studying remotely.
Gain in-demand digital skills to develop and manage networked systems.
Positioned for both coders (software developers) as well as network engineers, this course converges the two disciplines and presents a significant digital skillset for the future. Networked systems must adapt to changing infrastructure, consumer and cybersecurity demands, so developers require coding experience to ensure the system can deliver the service it is designed for.
Within the course, you will develop industry-focussed skills, knowledge, and experience using Python to code a range of data formats, using code, the DevOps methodology, and various microservices deploying applications as container-based solutions for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Prepare for the Cisco DevNet Associate certification examination
This course will prepare you for the Cisco DevNet Associate certification examination. If you pass the final Cisco course-based assessment with 70% or higher at the first attempt, you will get a significant discount on the optional Cisco DevNet Associate exam, a Cisco digital badge and a certificate of completion.
Develop your DevOps skills with the UK’s largest Cisco Networking Academy
Endorsed by Cisco Networking Academy, this microcredential is designed by leading experts and practitioners from The Open University’s multi award-winning Cisco ‘NetAcad’ academy.
You’ll access your learning via FutureLearn and by setting up a free account on Cisco’s NetAcad platform. Throughout the course, you’ll take part in weekly activities to support and consolidate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll submit an assessment which is marked and graded by academic experts from The Open University.
