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Certified DevOps Delivery Architect - CDDA™

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Certification Overview

In a specific sense, DevOps refers to the segment of an IT department responsible for building and sustaining infrastructure. However, the term also identifies software engineering teams that analyze the complete delivery pipeline, manage shared services, and advocate for the adoption of cutting-edge development tools and industry best practices.

At its core, DevOps represents the integration of responsibilities between application developers and systems operations. While interpreted in various ways, it is broadly seen as an operational philosophy that fosters enhanced communication as operational tasks become increasingly programmable. Ultimately, DevOps is a cultural movement that prioritizes collaboration between developers and IT professionals while automating software deployment and infrastructure updates.

The DevOps Certification offers a foundational look into this professional shift, emphasizing the importance of integration, automation, and collective effort. By refining the interaction between development and operations teams, organizations can significantly boost their agility in designing, building, and launching high-quality services.

Beyond technical tasks, DevOps reshapes how professionals perceive their roles. It values diverse contributions and promotes intentional workflows that speed up the delivery of business value. By measuring both technical and social progress, DevOps establishes a mindset and a working style that supports long-term, sustainable productivity.

To succeed in this path, candidates should have a solid grasp of fundamental DevOps principles. This includes a working knowledge of core terminology from IT Service Management (ITSM), Lean methodologies, and Agile Scrum frameworks.

The Certified DevOps Delivery Architect - CDDA™ is a foundational credential awarded by ITQMA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks

Certified Iterative Flow Lead - CIFL™® knowledge gives you an advantage in understanding the agility in the DevOps way of working.

IT Service Management (ITSM) - ISO/IEC 20000 Certification knowledge gives you the advantage of understanding the context in which the applications or services will be running and supported.

Certified Lean Efficiency Associate - CLEA™™ gives you the advantage of understanding the importance of first-time-right and other Lean concepts and Lean Process Improvement

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

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Exam Code: CDDA™-001

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (28 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

Certified DevOps Delivery Architect - CDDA™® Certificate is valid for life.

Certified DevOps Delivery Architect - CDDA™® is a Registered Trademark of ITQMA.

Note: The Certified DevOps Delivery Architect - CDDA™® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from ITQMA), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 - DevOps Foundation and Adoption

  • Foundation
  • Why DevOps
  • What is DevOps
  • Business Framework and Practices

Module 2 - Development and Deployment

  • Roles
  • Agile Testing
  • Requirement Analysis

Module 3 - Operation and Scaling

  • Automation
  • Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators
  • Scaling
  • Testing Methods and Objectives
  • Other Methodologies
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Target Audience

  • Operation and Scaling
  • DevOps Master certification is meant for anyone working within a DevOps team or in an organization that considers the transition to a DevOps way of working. The target group includes: Application or Service Developers and Product Owners, Agile Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Test Engineers, Test Managers, IT Service Managers, Process Managers and Lean IT Practitioners.
  • Employees, managers, stakeholders and suppliers who are leading or contributing to an organisation’s DevOps initiatives.
  • Consultants guiding their clients through DevOps programs and process improvement initiatives.
  • DevOps engineer, product owner, integration specialist, operations manager, software developer, incident and change manager, system administrator, network administrator, business manager, automation architect, enterprise architect, program manager, project manager, release manager, CIO.
  • Internal and external suppliers
  • Business stakeholders

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