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DevOps Fundamentals
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DevOps Fundamentals
Launch your career as a DevOps professional by mastering how to think, work, and measure like one. Explore CI/CD, Agile, and other core DevOps practices that drive speed, collaboration, and innovation.
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In this course, you will explore DevOps as both a cultural movement and a practical framework for collaboration between development and operations teams. You will learn how adopting a DevOps mindset drives innovation, improves delivery speed, and enhances product quality.
Youll discover the essentials of DevOps from both business and engineering perspectivesbuilding a business case, understanding its evolution, and applying modern ways of thinking, working, organizing, and measuring.
You will also learn key DevOps concepts such as infrastructure as code (IaC), continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD). Through real-world examples and case studies, youll see how cross-functional teamwork, shared responsibility, and transparency contribute to successful DevOps implementation.
By the end of the course, youll understand how to align teams, streamline processes, and apply DevOps principles to create better products and outcomes.
This course comprises six purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules. It is anticipated that you will complete the course in 9 hours. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And dont worry, youre not alone! You will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include discussion space, videos, reading material, quizzes, hands-on labs, quizzes and final assignment.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your IBM Certificate.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the culture of shared responsibility, transparency, and the importance of embracing failure.
- Assess the significance of CI and CD, IaC, test-driven development, and behavior-driven development.
- Implement software engineering practices, cloud-native microservices, automated continuous deployments, and resilient code development.
- Design strategies to break down silos, foster cross-functional team collaboration, and promote shared responsibilities within DevOps.
- Anyone interested in learning DevOps fundamentals.
- Professionals seeking to understand DevOps culture, collaboration, and workflows.
- Basic Computer Literacy.
Course Outline
Video: Course Introduction (4:49)
General Information
Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Grading Scheme
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Course Introduction (4:48)
Video: Business Case for DevOps (5:54)
Video: DevOps Adoption (7:18)
Video: Definition of DevOps (5:14)
Video: Essential Characteristics of DevOps (5:32)
Activity: Identifying Categories in Application Evolution
Practice Quiz 1: Introduction to DevOps
Video: Leading Up to DevOps (5:17)
Video: XP, Agile, and Beyond (5:14)
Video: Brief History of DevOps (6:46)
Practice Quiz 2: Introduction to DevOps
Discussion Prompt: Module 1 Discussion
Reading: Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Overview of DevOps (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Social Coding Principles (6:11)
Video: Git Repository Guidelines (3:11)
Video: Working in Small Batches (4:44)
Video: Minimum Viable Product (4:22)
Social Coding Principles: Practice Quiz 1
Video: Test Driven Development (6:36)
Video: Behavior Driven Development (6:59)
Activity: Writing in Gherkin Syntax
Social Coding Principles: Practice Quiz 2
Video: Cloud Native Microservices (5:52)
Video: Designing for Failure (7:17)
Social Coding Principles: Practice Quiz 3
Discussion Prompt: Module 2 Discussion
Reading: Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Thinking DevOps (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Taylorism and Working in Silos (05:06)
Video: Software Engineering vs. Civil Engineering (3:42)
Video: Required DevOps Behaviors (7:07)
Activity: Choosing DevOps Behavior
Practice Quiz 1: Taylorism and Working in Silos
Video: Infrastructure as Code (6:13)
Video: Continuous Integration (6:38)
Video: Continuous Delivery (7:33)
Hands-On Lab: Knight Capital Reading
Practice Quiz 2: Taylorism and Working in Silos
Discussion Prompt: Module 3 Discussion
Reading: Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Working DevOps (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Organizational Impact of DevOps (5:54)
Video: There is No DevOps Team (4:28)
Activity: Choosing Key Components of Working DevOps
Practice Quiz 1: Organizational Impact of DevOps
Video: Everyone is Responsible for Success (3:46)
Practice Quiz 2: Organizational Impact of DevOps
Discussion Prompt: Module 4 Discussion
Reading: Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Organizing for DevOps (5 Questions)
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Rewarding for “A” while hoping for “B” (5:20)
Video: Vanity metrics vs. actionable metrics (4:41)
Activity: Defining Actionable Metrics
Practice Quiz 1: Measuring DevOps
Video: How to Measure Your Culture (3:37)
Comparison of DevOps to Site Reliability Engineering (6:18)
Practice Quiz 2: Measuring DevOps
Discussion Prompt: Module 5 Discussion
Reading: Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Measuring DevOps (5 Questions)
Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Scenario 1: Thinking DevOps
Scenario 1 Quiz: Thinking DevOps (3 Questions)
Scenario 2: Organizing DevOps
Scenario 2 Quiz: Organizing DevOps (4 Questions)
Scenario 3: Social Coding
Scenario 3 Quiz: Social Coding (3 Questions)
Final Graded Quiz (20 Questions)
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FAQs
The DevOps Fundamentals course introduces the core principles, practices, and mindset behind modern software delivery. It explores how DevOps breaks down silos between development and operations, fostering collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement across teams.
This DevOps Fundamentals course is ideal for software engineers, system administrators, cloud professionals, and anyone looking to understand the cultural and technical foundations of DevOps and how it transforms software development and delivery.
No advanced experience is required. A basic understanding of computers and cloud concepts will help you grasp the fundamentals of DevOps and its application in real-world environments.
Youll learn the fundamentals of DevOps culture, Agile methodology, Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code, and collaborative development practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
Yes, upon successful completion of the DevOps Fundamentals course, you will receive an IBM Certificate showcasing your understanding of DevOps culture, automation, and software delivery principles.
This course is self-paced, allowing you to study the fundamentals of DevOps at your own convenience while completing quizzes, case studies, and hands-on activities.
The completion time depends on your pace, but most learners finish the DevOps Fundamentals course within a few weeks by dedicating a few hours each week.
Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) are key concepts in DevOps Fundamentals. They involve automating code integration, testing, and deployment to accelerate development cycles while ensuring consistent, high-quality software releases.
Yes, this course builds a strong foundation in the fundamentals of DevOps and prepares you for advanced DevOps roles or certifications focused on cloud-native application delivery and automation.
Unlike typical technical-only trainings, this DevOps Fundamentals course also emphasizes mindset, culture, and collaboration. It blends theory with case studies and hands-on exercises for a balanced learning experience.
Yes, this online DevOps Fundamentals course can be accessed globally from any device using modern web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Youll develop practical skills in version control using Git, Continuous Integration and Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, Agile collaboration, and cloud-native DevOps practices.
Yes, the course includes hands-on labs and DevOps project case studies, allowing you to apply the fundamentals of DevOps through real-world activities and examples.
This DevOps Fundamentals course is offered by SkillUp Online, known for delivering comprehensive cloud-native and Agile and DevOps training programs.
Youll work with Git for version control, cloud-native microservices, Infrastructure as Code tools, CI/CD pipelines, and learn how DevOps integrates with microservices and serverless architecture.
The course focuses on the DevOps mindset and culture by emphasizing shared responsibility, transparency, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous feedback loops.
Yes, beginners can easily understand the fundamentals of DevOps as the course starts with an introduction to its principles before moving into more advanced practices.
Yes, the course provides an in-depth look at Agile methodology, Continuous Integration and Delivery, and their role in improving software engineering efficiency and collaboration.
Yes, the DevOps Fundamentals course concludes with graded quizzes and case-based assessments to evaluate your understanding of DevOps practices and principles.
Type of certificate
IBM Certificate
About this course
06 Modules
04 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
01 Hands-on labs
11 Practice quizzes
05 Graded quizzes
01 Final exam
Exercises to explore
Knight Capital Reading
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