Overview
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations must release new and improved products more frequently to stay ahead of the competition. The DevOps Foundation® course offers a fundamental understanding of DevOps terminology, principles, and practices—ensuring that all stakeholders speak a common language and recognize the business benefits DevOps brings to organizational success.
This course incorporates the latest insights and best practices from the global DevOps community. Learners explore real-world case studies from high-performing organizations like ING Bank, Disney, Capital One, Ticketmaster, Alaska Airlines, Target, Societe Generale, and Fannie Mae. Engaging multimedia content and interactive exercises enrich the experience, featuring concepts like The Three Ways from The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, along with data from the State of DevOps and DevOps Institute Upskilling reports.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of DevOps as a cultural and professional movement focused on enhancing collaboration, communication, automation, and integration between software development and IT operations teams.
Designed for both technical and non-technical audiences, the course demystifies complex topics such as microservices and containers, while demonstrating how DevOps drives tangible business value—such as reducing IT costs by 15–25%, minimizing change failure rates by 50–70%, and accelerating deployment times by up to 90%.
Hands-on activities, sample tools, templates, and real-world applications ensure that learners are prepared not only to pass the certification exam but also to apply DevOps practices in their work environments.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will understand:
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Core DevOps terminology, goals, and benefits
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Key principles and practices including CI/CD, testing, security, and The Three Ways
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How DevOps aligns with Agile, Lean, and ITSM methodologies
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Strategies to improve workflows, communication, and feedback loops
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Automation techniques and DevOps toolchains
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How to scale DevOps across the enterprise
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Success factors and performance indicators for DevOps adoption
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Real-world case studies and business outcomes
Target Audience
This course is ideal for a broad range of professionals involved in IT, development, and service management, including:
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IT professionals seeking foundational knowledge of DevOps
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Individuals working in or transitioning to Agile environments
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Managers, team leads, and business stakeholders involved in digital transformation
Common roles include:
Automation Architects, Developers, Business Analysts, QA/Testers, Consultants, DevOps Engineers, Project Managers, Release Engineers, IT Operations, System Administrators, Infrastructure Architects, Network Administrators, Tool Providers, and more.
Prerequisites
While there are no mandatory prerequisites, familiarity with IT concepts and basic industry experience is recommended to get the most out of the course.
Certification Exam
To earn the DevOps Foundation® Certificate, candidates must pass a 60-minute, 40-question multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 65%. The certification is issued and maintained by the DevOps Institute and is globally recognized.
