Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standard: DevOps Engineer
Our Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship will allow you to automate and harmonise systems and tools in your organisation. Combine operations and software development to make developing, testing, and deploying working software faster, more efficient, and more reliable.
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Apprenticeship Overview
The Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship equips you with the essential skills to design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and continuous delivery pipelines.
With an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning, you’ll develop proficiency in integrating software development and IT operations, enabling you to streamline workflows and improve deployment processes.
Through an in-depth knowledge of the software development cycle, you’ll gain skills in implementing infrastructure as code, automating deployment processes, and monitoring applications to maintain system performance.
The programme also covers critical areas including cloud platform services, containerisation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) – vital to modern software development practices.
You will gain hands-on experience with key DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, ensuring you are prepared to implement and manage DevOps processes effectively in your organisation.
Who is the programme for?
The Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in the intersection of software development and IT operations. It is ideal for those who are interested in automating workflows, managing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing software delivery processes. This apprenticeship is tailored for those who enjoy solving complex problems and want to play a key role in the software development lifecycle.
Suitable roles include:
DevOps Engineers
Cloud Engineers
Infrastructure Engineers
Automation Specialists
Where will the programme take you?
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for career growth in DevOps and cloud engineering, one of the most sought-after skill sets in modern businesses. By completing this programme, you’ll gain the expertise to handle a range of DevOps tasks, make informed decisions, and potentially take on broader responsibilities in cloud and infrastructure management, enhancing your career prospects and impact in the IT field.
Who's eligible?
Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes:
Three A-Levels or equivalent (and GCSE English and maths)
OR
Significant work experience
To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role.
Apprenticeship information
- Duration
- 16 months
- Start Dates
- February, July and October
- Application deadline
- 2 weeks before start date
- Study modes
- A choice of face-to-face or online live teaching, online performance coaching and work based projects
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers£17,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- DevOps Engineer
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A software apprenticeship can provide a great route to a dynamic and in-demand career. Typical responsibilities will include coding and testing software, troubleshooting and bug fixing, and working closely with different teams across the business.
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