AP Communications to Hold Free "AI-Driven DevOps Bootcamp" Aimed at Nurturing Next-Generation DevOps Engineers

AP Communications Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeshi Uchida; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will hold "AI-Driven DevOps Bootcamp," a training program designed to acquire modern infrastructure construction and automation skills utilizing generative AI. Alongside this, applications for pre-briefing sessions have begun.

[Pre-briefing Session Information Page (Connpass)] https://apcommunications.connpass.com/event/391653/

Background and Purpose With the rapid spread of generative AI, the roles required of engineers are shifting from traditional task-centric work to "co-creation with AI," leveraging AI as a partner to generate high added value. This program aims to support engineers with experience in cloud construction and application development to skill up into "next-generation DevOps engineers" who can incorporate AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and MCP (Model Context Protocol) into their daily development and operation flows, enhancing both speed and quality simultaneously.

Program Features Participants can acquire practical skills based on the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environment on Microsoft Azure in approximately one month, while continuing their current work. - Practical curriculum utilizing AI: Participants will experience AI-driven infrastructure SI, where AI is utilized in each phase of efficient IaC (Infrastructure as Code) design using GitHub Copilot and Terraform MCP, IaC, CI/CD, and Ops, enhancing construction speed and output quality. - Seamless support from learning to career formation: After completing the program, applicants who wish to proceed to our company's selection process will be exempt from document screening. - Provision of free hands-on environment: The Company will provide development environments that are difficult for individuals to prepare, such as AKS and GitHub Copilot.

Event Outline Duration: Approximately 1 month (4 sessions on weekdays / 1.5 hours each) Format: Fully online (participation possible from anywhere in Japan) Cost: Free Main skills to be acquired: Cloud Native (AKS), CI/CD (GitHub Actions / Argo CD), AI-Driven IaC, AI Ops Agent

Application Requirements The program targets individuals with either of the following experiences: - Cloud infrastructure experience: Experience in building and operating infrastructure on public clouds (approx. 2-3 years) - Application development experience: Practical development experience in web applications and experience with Docker

Guidance for Pre-briefing Sessions Online briefing sessions will be held to provide details about the program and our company's culture. Dates: - May 12 (Tuesday) 19:00〜20:00 - May 22 (Friday) 19:00〜20:00 Format: Online Application method: Please apply via the event page on the IT study group support platform "connpass."

[Pre-briefing Session Information Page (Connpass)] https://apcommunications.connpass.com/event/391653/

About AP Communications Co., Ltd. ACS Division This is a specialized division that supports the realization of DX for enterprise companies, focusing on Azure, Platform Engineering, and AI-driven development. It actively incorporates the latest technologies and promotes "proactive DX" by accompanying customers' development organizations.

AP Communications Co., Ltd. Company Overview AP Communications Co., Ltd. is an IT infrastructure professional, offering a wide range of services including IT infrastructure automation, generative AI and data AI foundation introduction and operation support, network and cloud security measures, and DX development support. Under the vision of "making engineers and customers smile," we are a NeoSIer that supports customer problem-solving and business growth.

Company Name: AP Communications Co., Ltd. Representative: Takeshi Uchida, Representative Director and President Location: Kanda Tokuriki Bldg. 3F, 2-9-12 Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Established: November 1995 Business Activities: System Integration Business, Engineer Dispatch Business, Research and Development Business, Service Development Business URL: https://www.ap-com.co.jp/

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