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Online program

CLOUD & DEVOPS:

Continuous Transformation
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About the Program

The digital revolution has disrupted entire industries, transforming
the way organizations, companies and individuals do business.
When the infrastructure that supports technology undergoes a
fundamental structural change, the future of your business or
project depends on understanding this revolution and being able
to make strategic decisions that take new technological realities
into account.

One of the most important drivers of the digital transformation

is Cloud Computing, which will undoubtedly have a profound
impact on job markets, organizational culture, technological
entertainment and corporate strategy.

To better prepare entrepreneurs and managers for this new Cloud-

based world, at MIT Professional Education we are proud to
announce our new online program Cloud & DevOps: Continuous
Transformation, tackling the mysteries of these technologies from
a practical standpoint to understand the myriad possibilities and
applications.

There are no prerequisites to participate in the program. You

will be prepared and guided through all content and required
activities. However, feeling comfortable using computer tools is
recommended. During the program:

• You will use some of the basic tools of web and Cloud
Computing.
• You will need to understand Git and GitHub, Docker, Node and
NPM to complete some assignments.
• You will set up accounts on DockerHub and Amazon Web
Services.

“We’ll teach you the language and abstractions of Cloud and

DevOps, so you can be part of the conversation transforming
industry”.
– Professor John. R. Williams

9 WEEKS $2,450 USD IN ENGLISH 100% ONLINE

8-10 Hours/week
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Key Takeaways

This program blends theoretical and practical elements to expose you to the science, art
and practice of Cloud Computing, DevOps and related technologies, from a technical
standpoint as well as a historical and application-orientated perspective.
We deep dive into how Cloud Computing works and study the best way to take advantage
of its impressive strengths for secure and affordable software design and efficient
technological operations.
After completing this program, you will:

• Be familiar with the origins and future of Cloud Computing and how this technology will
impact new developments in technology and business fields.

• Gain first-hand experience by using the key tools behind effective software design and
fundamental Cloud Computing and DevOps methodologies.

• Understand the technicalities of containers and orchestration and how this type of
programming can be applied in today’s work environment.

• Understand the opportunities offered by DevOps and the automation in new product
development.

• Learn to improve and balance security and performance in software design.

• Be able to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of different applications

(Serverless, Cloud Native, etc.) and how to get the most out of them in your
organization.

• Understand the metrics that predict high performance in top technological companies.

• Understand the appropriate tools to implement Cloud Computing and DevOps projects.
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Who Should Take This Program?

The online Cloud & DevOps: Continuous Transformation

program is applicable to all industries and sectors, as well
as for many distinct professional roles and companies.
We’ve all been impacted by the changes that Cloud
Computing has generated, so this course addresses theory,
applications, cases and tools from a holistic perspective.
This program is intended for professionals from a variety of
backgrounds, such as:

• CTOs, CINOs and leaders of technological departments

or projects who need to understand the new
possibilities that Cloud Computing offers for digital
transformation and advancements in technical areas.

• Technical professionals who want to obtain a broader

strategic vision about how Cloud Computing can
transform their business operations.

• CEOs, entrepreneurs and functional managers in

technical areas or sectors who want to create new
business models and upscale their current operations.

• Professionals who want to understand the benefits and

opportunities that Cloud Computing and DevOps offer
for digital transformation in their organization.

“MIT Professional Education’s programs tackle all the technologies

that are at the heart of the digital transformation, enabling
dedicated professionals to meet new challenges in the Fourth
Industrial Revolution and lead change within their organizations.”

Clara Piloto
Director of Global Programs at MIT Professional Education
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Program Outline*

The history of the Cloud: How we got here

01
MODULE • The business drivers that led to the development of the Cloud
• Web 1.0 to 4.0
• Cyberthreats and encryption

Big Data, open source coding software and the Cloud

02
MODULE • The rise of Big Data and open source software in the modern age
• Pros and cons of open and closed approaches
• Node.js, JavaScript and NPM

Containers and orchestration

03
MODULE • What are containers and what can they be used for?
• Docker and its uses
• Make-your-own Cloud containers

DevOps
04
MODULE • DevOps history and implementation
• Software design and testing with DevOps
• GitHub and CircleCI
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Case studies
05
MODULE • Microsoft, General Electric and Netflix

Serverless
06
MODULE • Philosophy of serverless computing in a real-world setting
• Rewriting program functionality
• AWS Lambda

The Agile Corporation

07
MODULE • What is Agile?
• Optimization and improvements in core business
• SCRUM methodology

Cloud Native Computing and latest developments

08
MODULE • From Cloud-based to Cloud Native
• Pet and cattle type applications
• Kubernetes and its uses

*Program content may change for academic reasons.

Please note the following important information regarding the participants’ laptop/desktop:
1. It must not be corporate-owned/managed, as participants will be required to download
software and make changes to their computer settings throughout duration of the program.
2. It should be less than three years old, so that it will be compatible with the required software.
3. It should run on one of the following operating systems:
• Windows 10 Pro (strongly recommended)
• Mac OSX
• Linux

“At MIT Professional Education we have a mission: we motivate

students by providing excellent education and empowering them
to work in today’s modern environment.”
Bhaskar Pant
Executive Director of MIT Professional Education
Transformação Digital
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Methodology and Assessment

This program is highly collaborative, relying on discussion forums and group

activities. The focus is 100% practical, based on the case study method and
various tools that you can apply immediately.

Live online sessions by professors

and industry experts who will teach
real-life applications and respond
to participants’ questions

Additional resources
such as videos case applications
and recommended
readings

You will be accompanied

throughout the program
by a learning facilitator
who will be available to
Practical
answer any questions.
Review activities
activities

Guided discussion Self-assessment

forums
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Instructor
Professor John R Williams
Professor of Information Engineering, Civil and Environmental
Engineering and Director of MIT Geospatial Data Center  

Professor Williams’ research focuses on the development and application

of computational algorithms to distributed cyber- physical systems. He
was Director of MIT’s Auto-ID Laboratory, where the Internet of Things
was invented. He was named, alongside Bill Gates and Larry Ellison, as
one of the 50 most powerful people in Computer Networks.

He is the author or co-author of over 250 journal and conference

papers. Professor Williams teaches courses on the fundamentals of
programming, modern software development, web system architecting,
Cloud Computing and Blockchain. Professor Williams holds a BA in
physics from Oxford University, an MSc in physics from UCLA, and a
PhD from Swansea University.
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Instructor
Dr. Abel Sanchez
Executive Director, MIT Geospatial Data Center  

Dr Sanchez is the architect of The Internet of Things global network.

He is the architect of data analytics platforms for SAP, Ford, Johnson &
Johnson, Accenture, Shell, Exxon Mobil and Altria. He also architected
cyberattack impact analyses for the US Department of Defense and a
password firewall for IARPA.

Dr Sanchez holds a PhD from MIT and teaches MIT courses on

cybersecurity, engineering, Blockchain, the cloud and data science.
He also has developed educational software for Microsoft, helped to
establish the Accenture Technology Academy, produced over 150
educational videos and worked for ten years with learning management
systems, which he has helped deploy in America, Asia and Europe.
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Custom Programs
At MIT Professional Education, we are committed to accompanying organizations
as they aspire to provide their professionals with the ongoing education critical
for success in today’s competitive environment.
That’s why we offer plans for companies who wish to train their professionals
with us:

Working teams or groups of at

least 10 people are eligible for
special rates.

Custom programs, tailormade for the need

of any company and its professionals.

For any more information on our Custom Programs, please contact us at

professionalprograms@mit.edu.
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Certificate of Completion

All participants that successfully complete the course will receive a Digital
Certificate from MIT Professional Education (MIT Professional Education
Certificate of Completion). Those who complete the program will earn 7.8
Continuing Education Units (MIT CEUs). These are calculated for each program
according to number of learning hours.

To earn MIT CEUs, participants must complete the online CEU program survey
in their learning platform.

These CEUs may be applied towards professional certifications or other required

training or continuing education hours. Please consult your professional
education department for more information.

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How to Enroll

1. Complete the form on the registration page: professionalprograms.mit.edu/

new-programs-registration

2.
Your place will be reserved upon confirmation of payment.

3.
We will send you the necessary information to access the virtual
campus so that you can begin to familiarize yourself with it. Program
content will be available on the program start date.

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