OVERVIEW
DevOps Leader (DOL)®: Advance Your DevOps Expertise. Build Stronger Teams.
Successfully guiding an organization through a DevOps transformation demands new capabilities—innovative leadership, fresh thinking, modern tools, and a deep understanding of cultural change.
The DevOps Leader course provides a unique, hands-on learning experience for those looking to drive transformational change within their organizations. This course is designed for professionals who aim to lead DevOps initiatives by aligning teams, dismantling silos, and fostering collaboration across departments.
Participants will explore the human side of DevOps, learning practical techniques and tools through real-world case studies and scenarios. Key takeaways include actionable skills such as Value Stream Mapping that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
Built using insights from top DevOps leadership practices, the course offers an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of DevOps and Agile work environments. It equips learners with the skills required to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced, continuously evolving IT ecosystems.
Completing the course prepares learners to take the DevOps Leader (DOL) certification exam.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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DevOps and Transformational Leadership
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Unlearning Legacy Behaviors
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Transitioning into a DevOps Organization
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Using Metrics to Learn and Improve
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Designing Target Operating Models and Organizational Structures
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Communicating and Embedding Vision
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Sustaining Energy and Organizational Momentum
BENEFITS TO ORGANIZATIONS
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Drive cultural change through distributed authority and team autonomy
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Foster transformational leadership across all levels
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Emphasize data-driven decisions and value-driven outcomes
BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS
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Develop impactful leadership capabilities
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Access a toolkit to lead cultural transformation
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Learn value stream-focused approaches that enhance workflow efficiency
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will gain a practical understanding of:
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DevOps principles and accelerating time to value
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Shifting mindsets and adapting mental models
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Differences between traditional IT and DevOps-based IT operations
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Designing target operating models and high-performing structures
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Motivating teams through performance and rewards
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Building business cases for investment in DevOps
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Delivering outcomes based on measurable value
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Empowering teams and driving meaningful metrics
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Value stream mapping techniques
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Leading behavioral and cultural change
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Ideal for professionals involved in or leading DevOps transformations, including:
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DevOps leaders and practitioners
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IT Managers, Directors, and Team Leaders
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Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Lean Coaches
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Consultants and Change Agents
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Business stakeholders and decision-makers
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System Integrators and Tool Providers
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with basic DevOps concepts and terminology is recommended, along with relevant work experience.
CERTIFICATION EXAM
The certification exam is a 60-minute, 40-question multiple-choice test. A passing score of 65% earns the DevOps Leader (DOL) certification, managed by the DevOps Institute.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Introduction & Course Objectives
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Module 1: DevOps & Transformational Leadership
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Module 2: Unlearning Behaviors
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Module 3: Becoming a DevOps Organization
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Module 4: Measure to Learn
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Module 5: Measure to Improve
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Module 6: Target Operating Models & Organizational Design
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Module 7: Articulating & Socializing Vision
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Module 8: Maintaining Energy & Momentum
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Exam Preparation: Overview, Tips, Sample Questions
