CompTIA debuts AutoOps+ certification

CompTIA has launched AutoOps+, a new certification and training program that the organization says will validate the automation, scripting, infrastructure management, and DevOps skills required in today’s IT operations environments.

The vendor-neutral certification is targeted at IT professionals responsible for automating workflows, managing infrastructure, and supporting software delivery pipelines across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It focuses on expertise in coding, scripting, orchestrating end-to-end workflows, and other skills that combine traditional IT operations with DevOps practices.

According to CompTIA, the certification was developed in response to growing demand for automation expertise as organizations adopt infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and other automated operational processes.

“The ability to lead digital transformation, simplify complex environments, and operationalize automation is essential for today’s technology workforce,” said Katie Hoenicke, chief product officer, CompTIA, in a statement. “We’re addressing this skills need with vendor-neutral training and certifications to help IT professionals boost efficiency, strengthen security, and deliver impact across cloud and hybrid ecosystems.”

The certification covers automation fundamentals, scripting, version control, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and DevOps practices. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to automate operational tasks, manage system configurations, and support automated deployment workflows, according to CompTIA.

CompTIA detailed the skills candidates will gain from the AutoOps+ program:

• Use scripting and automation to streamline IT workflows and manage enterprise systems efficiently
• Automate configuration, provisioning, and maintenance using infrastructure-as-code and modern toolchains
• Build and manage CI pipelines to automate testing, ensure quality, and improve collaboration between teams
• Implement secure, compliant delivery pipelines that enable rapid, reliable deployment and operational efficiency

AutoOps+ is intended for systems administrators, cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers, DevOps professionals, site reliability engineers, and other IT operations specialists looking to validate automation-focused skills. The organization recommends that candidates have foundational IT knowledge and two to three years in a core IT operations role, as well as hands-on experience with systems administration, cloud technologies, networking, and scripting, before pursuing the certification. The exam is available now.

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