AgileLearn ® DevOps Foundation - e-learning (examen inclus)

AgileLearn® DevOps Foundation - eLearning (exam included)

The DevOps Foundation certification offers a foundational overview of key DevOps concepts and practices. It provides insights into uniting software development and IT operations through automation, teamwork, and ongoing enhancement. The course emphasizes processes like continuous integration, system monitoring, and managing the software lifecycle, while also addressing the cultural and organizational shifts needed for effective DevOps implementation.

Key features

• Course and material in English
• Beginner friendly
• 120 days course access to eLearning platform 24/7
• 9 lessons, 2,5 Hours of video content
• 14 hours recommended study time
• 2 official mock exams and Mid course quizzes with immediate online correction
• Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations)
• Exam voucher included
• Certification upon successful completion of the exam

Objectives of the training

• Understand core DevOps concepts, principles, and terminology. Gain fluency in the DevOps vocabulary and foundational ideas, including the cultural and professional movement connecting development and operations
• Recognize benefits to both business and IT. Learn how DevOps drives faster delivery, improved quality, reduced costs, better customer satisfaction, and greater team agility
• Explore key practices and frameworks. Dive into continuous integration, continuous delivery, testing, security (DevSecOps), and the famous "Three Ways." Understand how these interact with Agile, Lean, and ITSM methodologies
• Improve workflows, communication, and feedback loops. Learn methods to enhance cross-team collaboration, visibility, and quality through lean approaches and feedback mechanisms
• Discover automation, deployment pipelines, and toolchains. Understand the role of automation—especially pipeline creation and integrated toolchains—in streamlining software delivery
• Scale DevOps across teams and organizations. Identify critical success factors, metrics, and KPIs, plus strategies for scaling DevOps in larger enterprises
• Analyze real-life use cases and ROI. Study real-world examples and case studies to appreciate tangible outcomes from DevOps adoption

Course Content

Introduction to the course

Introduction to DevOps

• What is NOT DevOps
• DevOps false myths
• What is DevOps
• The Wall of Confusion
• The history of DevOps
• The benefits of DevOps
• The 3 pillars of DevOps

DevOps principles and concepts

• DevOps P+P+T: New mindset + new skills + new tools
• DevOps in the reality
• C.A.L.M.S.
• The three ways
• The theory of contraints
• Value Stream
• DevOps and Pit Stops

DevOps Culture and Mindset

• NO SILOS and NO Blame culture
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• Psychological safety
• The three key drivers of motivation
• Visual Management collaboration
• The Jidoka and TDD: Stop & Fix
• Fail fast and Frequency Reduces Difficulty
• The Kaizen mindset and Continuous Improvement
• DevOps Structure

DevOps Practices

• The "Continuous Everything" mantra
• DevOps Test Strategies
  • Shif left
  • Shift right

Technology, Automation and Tools

• DevOps toolchain
• Samples of tools for a DevOps Toolchain
• Containerization: Pets vs Cattle
• Infrastructure As Code (IaC)
• Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
• Automating everything

DevOps and Other frameworks future evolutions

Target audience

• Management & Business Roles. IT directors, managers, business analysts, product/project managers, and stakeholders seeking insight into DevOps benefits and cultural transformation
• Development & Delivery Teams. Software developers, release engineers, QA/testers, application developers, automation architects, and integration specialists aiming to understand CI/CD, toolchains, containers, microservices, and automation
• Operations & Infrastructure Practitioners. System administrators, operations managers, network administrators, system/infrastructure engineers, SREs—interested in monitoring, lifecycle management, collaboration, and efficiency improvement
• Service Management & Agile Environment Professionals. IT service managers, change agents, lean coaches, ITSM professionals, and anyone working in or transitioning to Agile/DevOps environments
• Consultants & Tool Vendors. DevOps consultants and tool providers who need to support or advise organizations undergoing DevOps adoption

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for studying or sitting the DevOps Foundation certification exam. However, a basic knowledge of ITSM and Agile can be helpful.

Exam format

• AgileLearn® DevOps Foundation official certificate
• Exam language: English
• Exam format: 60 multiple choice questions
• Closed book
• Duration of 60 minutes (15 minutes extra for non-native speakers)
• Passing score: 39/60 marks - 65%

FAQ:

What is the DevOps Foundation course about?

The DevOps Foundation course introduces the key principles, practices, and culture of DevOps. It covers collaboration between development and operations teams, automation, continuous integration, delivery pipelines, and the role of DevOps in digital transformation.

What are the benefits of this course?

Organizational Benefits:

• Faster development cycles that promote innovation
• Fewer deployment errors and quicker recovery from failures
• Stronger collaboration and communication between teams
• Greater efficiency in software development and delivery processes
• Lower operational costs and reduced reliance on large IT teams

Individual Benefits:

• Understanding of core DevOps principles and vocabulary
• Insight into how DevOps benefits both IT and business operations
• Knowledge of practices like CI/CD, automated testing, security, and the “Three Ways”
• Clarity on how DevOps integrates with Agile, Lean, and ITSM frameworks
• Ability to enhance workflows, communication, and feedback across teams
• Exposure to automation strategies, deployment pipelines, and toolchains
• Skills to support and scale DevOps practices within larger enterprises
• Recognition of foundational DevOps knowledge suitable for entry-level roles

Can this course help my organization adopt DevOps?

Yes. This course provides practical frameworks and cultural insights to help teams and leaders drive successful DevOps transformations across departments.