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 |
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
Note: Some lessons will be conducted via e-learning.
The Joint-Polytechnic Specialist Diploma in DevOps consist of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC), each consisting of 2 modules each as shown below:
| PDC in Continuous Integration in DevOps |
PDC in Continuous Delivery in DevOps |
| Agile Methodology in DevOps |
Release and Security in DevOps |
| Code Management in DevOps |
Deployment and Monitoring in DevOps |
Assessment Modes:
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Projects*
*Project as Company-based OJT.
Module Synopses
Agile Methodology in DevOps
This module covers basic DevOps concepts such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment and how they are assimilated into various DevOps functions. It also covers the concepts and techniques of agile methodology, scrum process framework and Kanban agile process. Agile project management and issue tracking tools for hands on will be used to introduce these concepts.
Code Management in DevOps
This module covers the concepts of source code management and version control in a DevOps process during the development phase. Topics covered include version control, basic concept of code management, utilizing source code management tools and best practices. Practical hands on deliverables are expected as part of the course outcome.
Release and Security in DevOps
This module covers the concepts of release management and security management prior to code deployment in Continuous Delivery for DevOps. Topics covered include planning, scheduling and controlling the release of code with integration of security testing. It also covers ITIL processes that complement DevOps to better integrate IT with business needs and strategies. Practical hands on deliverables are expected as part of the course outcome.
Deployment and Monitoring in DevOps
This module covers the concepts of deployment management, operation management and monitoring management in Continuous Delivery for DevOps. Topics covered include rollout and rollback of code, mitigation of operation challenges with aid of tools, monitoring performance and availability of services. Practical hands on deliverables are expected as part of the course outcome.
WSP Eligibility
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are:
- within three years of graduation from the Polytechnics or the Operational Ready Date (ORD) for full-time National Servicemen, or
- within five years of graduation from the Polytechnics, and if their employer is a participating company.
Course Entry Requirement
Applicants should preferably be a graduate of a feeder programme as listed here.
Admission will be reviewed and approved by the polytechnic on a case-by-case basis.
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.