There is a demand to increase and improve software delivery processes, based on Gartner report. Agile, as well as Development and Operations (DevOps) have also been identified as the would be de facto in automating software applications for continuous delivery.
Through DevOps, businesses can look forward to an improved collaboration, with better productivity. This is achieved by automating applications and services to speed up delivery.
The Specialist Diploma in DevOps equips participants with the skills and knowledge to implement end-to-end software service through continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to accelerate and bring agility to business processes.
Target Audience
Individuals who are keen to pursue a career in DevOps and be prepared for the agile business of the future.
Working adults who wish to acquire new skills and knowledge on DevOps for improved business efficiency.
What is So Unique About This Programme?
This programme is jointly offered by Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic.
A first of its kind, participants will undertake projects in DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines using open source tools such as:
- Git/GitHub
- JIRA
- Junit
- Maven
- Jenkins
- Puppet
- Docker
- Nagios
Equipped with hands-on experience and industry-relevant capabilities, graduates can look forward to a fulfilling career in the agile business world. Some career opportunities that can be pursued include DevOps Engineer, Agile Software Developer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, and SysOps Engineer.
How Often Do I Need to Attend the Course?
Lessons will be held 3 times a week online with 1 face-to-face lesson per module at RP ACE @ Woodlands.
The course will commence in April.
Days Of lessons |
Duration |
Weekdays |
Weekday: 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
Note: Some lessons will be conducted via e-learning.
For non-WSP programme entry requirements
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Applicants should possess a relevant IT Diploma from a recognised institution.
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Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants..
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Applicants who do not possess the above qualification shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who want to pursue the course under Work-Study Programme must be either:
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Fresh local polytechnic graduates from relevant courses (Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents) within 12 months from their graduation or from their National Service Operationally Ready Date (ORD).
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In-employment local polytechnic graduates (Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents) within three years (up to five years, on a case-by-case basis) from the date of their graduation or ORD.
Conditional Offer
Graduating student (in final academic year) from a local polytechnic may apply for the programme.
Click here for more information on how to apply for the programme and receive a Conditional Offer.