Certifications included: Certified Associate in DevOps (CAD) Certified Specialist in DevOps (CSD) Certified Expert in DevOps (CED) Certified Master in DevOps Solution Architect (CMDSA) Certified Master in DevOps Engineering (CMDE)

1. D E V O P S
GLOBAL COMPETENCE
FRAMEWORK
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
DEVOPS
CERTIFICATION
SCHEMA AND
SUMMARY
JULY, 2020

2. C E R T I F I C A T I O N D E F I N I T I O N
DevOps is an increasingly common approach to agile software development that
developers and operations teams use to build, test, deploy and monitor applications
with speed, quality and control. The Aqonta DevOps certification
recognizes competence of an individual to perform, direct and lead in DevOps projects
of any scale and complexity.
NEVER STOP
BUILDING
YOUR
CAREER
W H O S H O U L D A P P L Y ?
If you are working in software development, architecture and operations this
certification is ideal for you.
A Q O N T A D E V O P S C E R T I F I C A T I O N S C H E M A
Pre-requisite
Exam information
Maintaining
certification
Competency
credits
Training and
exam fee
NA NA CSD CED CED
25 questions
30 minutes
multiple choice
60 questions
90 minutes
multiple choice
80 questions
120 minutes
multiple choice
120 questions
150 minutes
multiple choice
NA
60 CRPs
every 3 years
60 CRPs
every 3 years
60 CRPs
every 3 years
60 CRPs
every 3 years
5 10 15
Available via
CTPs
Available via
CTPs
Available via
CTPs
Available via
CTPs
Available via
CTPs
10
10
120 questions
150 minutes
multiple choice
"Certifications are a great source to validate skills and achievements. Aqonta
DevOps certifications helped me gain new skills and knowledge through which I
am now able to deliver more value to business. That's something which my
employers recognize and helped me scale my career faster."
- DevOps credential holder

3. C O U R S E O U T L I N E
Introduction to DevOps
Planning the DevOps strategy
Benefits of DevOps
DevOps Framework
DevOps best practices
DevOps process
DevOps tools
DevOps maturity life cycle
DevOps maturity map
DevOps progression framework/readiness model
Agile framework for DevOps process projects
DevOps - Continuous Integration and Delivery
DevOps Continuous Deployment
DevOps for Digital Transformation
Cloud migration - DevOps
Migration to microservices - DevOps
DevOps for data science
The DevOps continuous analytics environment
DevOps for authentication and security
DevOps for IoT systems
T O P 5 R E A S O N S T O G E T C E R T I F I E D
Credibility - Certifications validate knowledge and skills required to excel in your role.
Aqonta certifications are recognized globally and is adapted in major corporations in
the industry.
Competitive advantage - Get the competitive advantage to grow your career faster.
Aqonta certification holders earn an average 28% more than their peers.
Stay relevant - Developed by leaders and practitioners, the certification council works
round the year to implement high quality and current standards in the industry.
Vendor neutral - The framework can be tailored to any industry and organizations of
any scale.
Continually improve - By earning and maintaining your certification you continually
develop your skills, knowledge and abilities.
NEVER STOP
BUILDING
YOUR
CAREER
G L O B A L C O M P E T E N C E P R O G R A M
Your certificate demonstrates your expertise and knowledge. Aqonta Global
Competence Program is structured to boost confidence in employers and brings more
visibility to your career achievements. Earn your competence badge and increase your
credibility and worthiness to your employers.
"The competence badge was a game changer in my job search. I
received more interview calls after I included my skill report and verified
badge earned from the competence program. The recruiters were able
to verify my achievements and potential. It certainly increased my
credibility in the job market".
- Global Competence Program member
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