Technical Support Operations Expert – Software Engineering™ (TSOE-SE™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Secure Software Development Professional™ (CSSDP™), Certified Product Support Manager™ (CPSM™), Certified Software Test & Evaluation Specialist™ (CSTES™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: DevOps Fundamentals, Agile Scrum Master – Master the Principles, Introduction to Python, Introduction to Programming Using Python (lab), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes – Containerizing Applications in the Cloud, CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (Security+ / Cloud+), HDI-SCL, CompTIA Project+ and PMP Bundle, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification (course and exam), CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (Security+ / PenTest+), CTI Fundamentals of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lab, EC-Council CASE .NET and Web Application Hacking and Security. When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-14, the EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer course and exam is included. Exams are provided for all courses that have exams except Kubernetes.

Compare to SANS/GIAC GSE: Our Expert Series offers a significantly lower cost at comparable value to SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE), featuring ITI certifications that include robust hands-on components, and requiring two master designations to ensure practical application to mission-critical operations. Award of the GSE requires the completion of any six Practitioner certifications and any four Applied Knowledge certifications at a cost of approximately $60,670 (Practitioner Certifications: $58,674 and Applied Knowledge Certifications (exam-only): $1,996). Comparable courses and certifications may include: SEC460 – GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA); SEC560 – GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN); SEC542 – GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT); SEC588 – Certification: GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN); SEC573 – GIAC Python Coder (GPYC); and SEC540 – GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

Bundle Access Period and Delivery: Access is for 36 months from purchase (one ITI certification bundle at a time over consecutive 12-month periods) and all courses are Online OnDemand.

Master Designation Requirement: Two (included in price)

Combined Work Role Description: The Technical Support Operations Expert – Software Engineering™ (TSOE-SE™) focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining secure software systems while ensuring robust operational support throughout the software lifecycle. This role combines expertise in secure software development, product support, and test and evaluation practices to optimize software reliability, security, and functionality. Professionals in this role are critical to building resilient software solutions and providing technical leadership in software engineering operations.

High-level bundle description: This bundle is designed for professionals specializing in software engineering and technical operations, equipping them with the skills to develop, test, and secure software in complex environments. Combining ITI proprietary certifications with leading industry-recognized training, it offers a comprehensive curriculum in DevSecOps, secure software development, and software lifecycle management. Through practical labs and real-world application, participants gain expertise in securing and managing software systems, positioning them as leaders in technical operations and software engineering.

Requirements for certification: To earn the ITI Practitioner, Master, and Exert Certifications and be awarded the applied micro degrees and applied master micro degree, the student must complete all courses and pass the exams for each certification described within that ITI Certification and applied micro degree bundle and any new courses and certifications that have been added and pass two Master Designations within the Mission Readiness Range.

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Visit our catalog for a description of each course that makes up this bundle: ITI Training Catalog