Who is this course for?

Developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud professionals, and IT professionals looking to build strong DevOps and automation skills.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

Apply DevOps and Agile practices, build CI/CD pipelines, implement DevSecOps security, manage Git workflows, and perform advanced version control operations.

What topics are covered in the course?

DevOps fundamentals, Agile integration, DevOps architecture and tools, DevSecOps practices, Git and GitHub, collaboration workflows, and advanced Git operations.

Will I receive a certificate after completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate validating your DevOps, DevSecOps, and version control skills.

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To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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DevOps Foundations Training

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DevOps Foundations Training

This course is part of DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering Mastery Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use advanced Git features: tagging, stashing, rebasing.
Track and manage issues with GitHub workflows.
Inspect, undo, and recover code changes.
Apply Git best practices in DevOps projects.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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This course is part of the DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering Mastery Certification Specialization

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There are 6 modules in this course

This DevOps Foundations Training develops strong skills in building, deploying, and managing modern software systems using DevOps and DevSecOps best practices. You learn DevOps fundamentals, Agile integration, lifecycle management, and core architecture through hands-on labs and real-world case studies. The course covers CI/CD pipelines, essential DevOps tools, security-first development aligned with OWASP guidelines, and advanced Git workflows. It also explains how to manage code collaboration, automate releases, and maintain scalable, secure delivery environments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply DevOps Practices: Implement Agile and DevOps principles effectively - Design Delivery Pipelines: Build scalable CI/CD workflows - Integrate Security: Apply DevSecOps and secure coding standards - Manage Version Control: Use Git workflows, branching, and merging - Perform Advanced Git Operations: Handle tagging, rebasing, and recovery Ideal for developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals seeking practical DevOps and automation skills. No prior DevOps experience is required.

Module details

Master DevOps fundamentals with this beginner-friendly module covering DevOps basics, principles, benefits, and real-world adoption. Learn the differences between traditional and DevOps approaches, explore Agile integration, understand common challenges, and see a demo of DevOps implementation to build faster, collaborative, and efficient software delivery pipelines.

What's included

10 videos1 reading3 assignments

10 videosTotal 38 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minute
Getting Started with DevOps2 minutes
Benefits of DevOps6 minutes
DevOps Principles4 minutes
Traditional Approach5 minutes
Challenges in the Traditional Approach3 minutes
Traditional Approach vs. DevOps2 minutes
Adopting DevOps Model3 minutes
Demo: Implementing the DevOps Model7 minutes
What Is Agile?4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on DevOps Basics15 minutes
Quiz on DevOps Adoption & Comparison55 minutes
Assessment for DevOps Fundamentals60 minutes

Explore advanced DevOps practices, architecture, and real-world case studies in this comprehensive module. Learn the differences between DevOps and Agile, understand DevOps lifecycle and core architecture, work with essential DevOps tools, and analyze industry case studies including infrastructure provisioning challenges and Netflix’s cloud transformation for scalable, high-performance delivery.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 16 minutes

DevOps vs. Agile4 minutes
DevOps: Architecture, Lifecycle3 minutes
DevOps Tools2 minutes
Case Study: Infrastructure Provisioning Bottleneck5 minutes
Case Study: Netflix Infrastructure Transformation2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on DevOps vs Agile & Core Architecture15 minutes
Quiz on Case studies55 minutes
Assessment for DevOps Practices, Architecture & Case study60 minutes

Learn DevSecOps fundamentals in this in-depth module covering security-first DevOps practices, the six pillars of DevSecOps, and OWASP guidelines. Explore DevSecOps architecture, leading tools, and best practices through real-world case studies on secure software delivery and digital operations, while understanding the business impact of secure DevOps implementation.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 27 minutes

Introduction to DevSecOps7 minutes
Six Pillars of DevSecOps2 minutes
OWASP DevSecOps Guidelines3 minutes
DevSecOps Architecture4 minutes
Best Practices and Tools for DevSecOps2 minutes
Case Study: Secure Software Delivery3 minutes
Case Study: Secure Digital Operations2 minutes
Business Impact Overview: DevOps Implementation3 minutes
Key Takeaways2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on Introduction to DevSecOps15 minutes
Quiz on DevSecOps Architecture and Case study55 minutes
Assessment for DevSecOps Fundamentals60 minutes

Build strong foundations in Version Control Systems and Git with this practical module covering VCS concepts, tools, and their role in the DevOps lifecycle. Learn Git fundamentals, key commands, repositories, snapshots, and configurations. Gain hands-on experience with GitHub, including repository creation, cloning, pushing, and pulling for efficient collaboration and code management.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videosTotal 35 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minute
Overview of Version Control System4 minutes
Key Concepts of a VCS3 minutes
Role of VCS in DevOps Lifecycle2 minutes
Types and Tools of VCS5 minutes
Introduction to Git as a Version Control System4 minutes
Basic Git Commands2 minutes
Git Snapshots1 minute
Git Configuration Level, Repositories, and Index3 minutes
Git and GitHub Basics: Repository Creation and Cloning2 minutes
Demo: Creating and Cloning a GitHub Repository1 minute
Working with Remote Git Repositories1 minute
Demo: Pushing a File to the GitHub Repository 3 minutes
Pulling from a Remote Git Repository3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 145 minutes

Quiz on Version Control Fundamentals15 minutes
Quiz on Git Fundamentals15 minutes
Quiz on Working with Git & GitHub55 minutes
Assessment for Version Control Systems & Git Basics60 minutes

Master Git collaboration and team workflows with this hands-on module covering forking, cloning, branching, pull requests, and version control best practices. Learn to merge branches, resolve conflicts, and manage file changes through practical demos. Explore business benefits of Git in DevOps and complete a project to apply collaborative version control in real-world scenarios.

What's included

15 videos4 assignments

15 videosTotal 42 minutes

Forking and Cloning in Git3 minutes
Demo: Creating a Pull Request in Git 5 minutes
Branching in Git4 minutes
Demo: Creating a Branch in Git 2 minutes
Switching Branches in Git1 minute
Demo: Switching Branches in Git2 minutes
Merging Branches in Git1 minute
Demo: Merging Branches in Git2 minutes
Merge Conflicts in Git1 minute
Demo: Resolving Merge Conflicts in Git5 minutes
Demo: Resolving Merge Conflicts on File Modifications4 minutes
Business Benefits of Using Git in DevOps3 minutes
Organizations Using Git3 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Lesson-End Project: Implementing Basics of Version Control System with Git5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 145 minutes

Quiz on Collaboration & Branching in Git15 minutes
Quiz on Merging & Conflict Resolution15 minutes
Quiz on Git in Business Context55 minutes
Assessment for Git Collaboration, Branching & Team Workflows60 minutes

Advance your Git expertise with this in-depth module covering issue tracking, upstream workflows, tagging, stashing, and rebasing. Learn to manage versions, inspect and undo changes, and recover commits through hands-on demos. Explore the business impact of advanced Git operations in DevOps and complete a project to apply enterprise-grade version control practices.