The Release and Security in DevOps course 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.
This is a module from the Specialist Diploma in DevOps. It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. Participants are able to stack this course with the remaining modules within 2 years, to be awarded the specialist diploma.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess a relevant (Information Technology or Computer Science) local polytechnic Diploma, ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Study Technical Diploma or Degree.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five 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.
Conditional Offer
Graduating students (in final semester) from a local polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE) may apply for the programme.
Click here for more information on how to apply for the programme and receive a Conditional Offer.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have the following qualification/ certification may apply for exemption from the corresponding module(s) as stated below.
| Relevant Qualification/ Certification | Eligible Module(s) for Exemption | | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals | | AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals
C3309C Cloud Architecting | | AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals
C3339C Cloud Security & SysOps |
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(The information in the table above is correct at the time of publishing and could be subject to change.)
Please note the following:
- The prior qualification/ certification must have been obtained no more than 4 years before the course commencement.
- Applicants who wish to apply for Module Exemption and/or Module Credit & Grade Transfer are to do so after being accepted into the course, but before the course commencement. You can do so at the STEP student portal under the “Request & Task” menu. All Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications are subject to RP’s review and approval.
- Applicants with qualification/certification other than those stated above but have relevant prior learning may also submit Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications for RP’s review and approval.
Please click on the "Register" button to view the updated course schedule and fees on the Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP).