DevOps Foundation Training in Oxford

DevOps Foundation® Course Outline

Module 1: Exploring DevOps

• Defining DevOps
• Why Does DevOps Matter?
• Business Perspective
• IT Perspective

Module 2: Core DevOps Principles

• Three Ways
• Theory of Constraints
• Chaos Engineering
• Learning Organisations

Module 3: Key DevOps Practices

• Continuous
  • Testing
  • Integration, Delivery, Deployment
• Site Reliability and Resilience Engineering
• DevSecOps
• ChatOps 
• Kanban

Module 4: Business and Technology Frameworks

• Agile
• ITSM
• Lean
• Safety Culture
• Learning Organisations
• Continuous Funding

Module 5: Culture, Behaviours, and Operating Models

• Defining Culture
• Cultural Debt
• Behavioural Models
• Organisational Models

Module 6: Automation and Architecting DevOps Toolchains

• CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code
• Cloud
• Containers and Microservices
• Machine Learning
• DevOps Toolchains

Module 7: Measurement, Metrics, and Reporting

• Importance of Measurement
• DevOps Metrics
  • Speed/Throughput/Tempo
  • Quality
  • Stability
  • Culture
• Change lead/cycle times
• Value Driven Metrics

Module 8: Sharing, Shadowing, and Evolving

• DevOps Days
• DevOps in the Enterprise
• Roles
• DevOps Leadership    
• Organisational Considerations
• Getting Started
• Challenges, Risks and Critical Success Factors

DevOps Foundation® Training Exam Information

The DevOps Foundation® Training exam evaluates a participants comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, practices, and tools essential in DevOps. The structure of the exam is detailed below:

• Question Type: Multiple-Choice
• Total Questions: 40
• Total Marks: 60 Marks
• Pass Marks: 65%, or 26/40 Marks
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Open Book/Closed Book: Open Book

Who Should Attend This DevOps Foundation® Course?

The DevOps Foundation® Training Course is perfectly suited for individuals looking to deepen their understanding and enhance their application of DevOps principles and practices. This course is especially beneficial for:

• IT Professionals
• System Administrators
• Project Managers
• Software Developers
• IT Managers and Directors
• Quality Assurance Specialists
• Operations Staff

Prerequisites for DevOps Foundation® Course

The prerequisites for the DevOps Foundation® Training include a basic understanding of IT and familiarity with IT terminology and concepts.

DevOps Foundation® Course Overview

The DevOps Foundation® Course introduces learners to the core principles, practices, and cultural philosophies of DevOps. With growing demand for faster, high-quality software delivery, DevOps plays a crucial role in modern IT. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to its concepts, focusing on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement within development and operations teams.

Understanding DevOps is essential for IT professionals aiming to streamline workflows, reduce deployment failures, and improve system reliability. Software Developers, System Administrators, IT Managers, and QA Engineers benefit significantly from mastering DevOps principles to meet evolving business and technical demands.

This training by The Knowledge Academy equips delegates with foundational knowledge of the DevOps lifecycle, key tools, and implementation strategies. It helps learners enhance collaboration, manage infrastructure efficiently, and adopt best practices for continuous integration and delivery. By completing this course, professionals will be better prepared to support their organisation’s digital transformation and agile goals.

DevOps Foundation® Course Objectives

• To understand DevOps' definitions and significance
• To grasp business and IT perspectives on DevOps
• To learn core principles like the Three Ways
• To explore key practices in continuous delivery
• To apply DevOps in business and technology frameworks
• To adopt automation in creating DevOps toolchains
• To measure and report on DevOps effectiveness

After attending this training, delegates will be equipped to implement DevOps principles and practices effectively within their organisations. They will be capable of fostering a collaborative culture that bridges gaps between development, operations, and business teams, leading to enhanced productivity and innovation. Delegates will also be adept at using modern toolchains to automate processes, measure performance metrics accurately, and drive significant improvements in software development and IT service management.

What’s included in this DevOps Foundation® Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Digital Delegate Pack