Who is the programme for?

This apprenticeship is designed for professionals already employed in software development or IT operations who are looking to expand their skills in DevOps. If you’re currently part of a software team and want to focus on streamlining the integration between development and operations, this programme will give you the tools to build a career in DevOps engineering. Your role is essential to ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery across all stages of the development life cycle. You’ll work with agile teams to create a seamless bridge between development and operations, focusing on speed, quality, and security.

Programme Overview

Duration: 13 months, depending on individual progress.
Apprenticeship Standard: DevOps Engineer – Link to Standard
Location: Fully virtual classrooms

Key Responsibilities

As an DevOps Engineer apprentice, you will manage:

Software Deployment: Ensuring that applications are released to users frequently and safely, maintaining software quality and security.
Infrastructure Management: Defining infrastructure in code using cloud-based platforms, moving away from traditional system administration.
Collaboration: Working with agile development teams, IT departments, and third-party suppliers to align goals and troubleshoot issues.
Continuous Integration and Delivery: Automating testing and deployment to enhance delivery speed and reduce errors.
Problem Solving: Addressing both routine and complex issues in development and live environments, ensuring that all software functions as intended.

What certification will the apprentice get?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will earn a Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate in DevOps Engineering. This certification recognises your expertise in DevOps, from infrastructure management to continuous delivery, and positions you as a qualified professional ready to contribute to DevOps initiatives within any organisation.

How does the funding work?

Apprenticeships are funded through a levy scheme operated by HMRC which deducts 0.5% of annual payroll above £3 million. Employers can access this fund when they employ an approved Apprenticeship provider such as Cherith Simmons to deliver the programme.

Cherith Simmons can directly access the funding to pay for the apprentices’ training. Other schemes provide 95% funding for smaller organisations, which Cherith Simmons can access on your behalf.

Funding is currently worth £18,000 per apprentice making the training effectively free except for the accreditation fee.

Register Your Interest

Cherith Simmons Learning & Development, 135-137 Station Road, Addlestone, KT15 2AT

01932 856565

enquiries@cherithsimmons.co.uk