Simplilearn Partners with Virginia Tech to Launch A Certificate Program

The program is designed to help professionals build skills in multi cloud environments, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies like Generative AI for cloud systems. It combines academic learning with hands-on training to help learners design, deploy and manage modern cloud infrastructure and automation systems.

The program is designed to help close the growing cloud and DevOps skills gap by giving learners complete training across major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, along with real-world DevOps practices.

The learning experience combines live instructor-led classes, official AWS and Azure content, hands-on lab environments, peer collaboration, and masterclasses from Virginia Tech instructors. Learners will complete more than 150 hours of training, including over 30 hands-on projects, 200+ practice tests, and interactive labs that simulate real enterprise cloud and DevOps environments.

The curriculum guides learners from the basics of cloud computing to advanced cloud architecture and DevOps management across both on-premise, and cloud environments. It covers important topics such as CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, Kubernetes orchestration and infrastructure-as-code, along with emerging areas like AIOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, GitOps, edge computing and generative AI in cloud platforms.

To apply these skill's, learner's complete a capstone project based on real world cloud and DevOps scenarios. This hands on experience helps them build a professional portfolio that matches industry needs.

After completing the program, learners will receive a joint digital badge and downloadable certificate from Virginia Tech and Simplilearn, along with official Microsoft Azure certificates for selected modules. Learners will also qualify for a Virginia Tech Continuing Education alumni membership on LinkedIn and gain access to Simplilearn’s AI-powered career support services, including job tracking tools, resume builders, mock interviews, and career workshops.

Regarding the partnership, Shelly Jobst said, “This partnership reflects our shared goal of helping professionals prepare for fast changing technology environments. By combining Virginia Techs academic expertise with Simplilearn’s hands on learning approach, the program helps learners build practical cloud and DevOps skills while gaining experience with emerging technologies driving future enterprise innovation.”

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Speaking about the program launch, Mr. Kashyap Dalal, Cofounder and COO of Simplilearn, said, "Cloud computing and DevOps have become foundational to how organizations innovate and scale digital products today. However, enterprises increasingly need professionals who can operate across multi cloud ecosystems while integrating automation and AI-driven workflows. This partnership with Virginia Tech brings together academic excellence and applied industry learning, enabling learners to build practical expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps automation and next-generation cloud technologies that drive real business outcomes."

About Virginia Tech

Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech is a leading global research university known for its hands-on and interdisciplinary approach to education. Guided by its motto “Ut Prosim”, the university offers more than 280 degree programs to over 38,000 students. It conducts more than $650 million in research each year across campuses and research centers in Virginia and around the world.

About Simplilearn

Founded in 2010, Simplilearn, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a global digital upskilling platform that provides training for individuals and businesses worldwide. The company delivers more than 1,500 live classes each month across 150+ countries and has trained over 15 million learners. Simplilearn works with leading universities, corporations, and industry organizations to offer role-based and industry-focused programs for professionals, managers, and enterprises.

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