DevOps Leader (DOL)® Course Overview

To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the DevOps Leader (DOL)® course and actively engage in the learning process, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic Understanding of DevOps Principles:

  
  
  • Familiarity with the core concepts of DevOps and Continuous Delivery is helpful.

• Experience in IT or Software Development:

  
  
  • Some experience working in IT, operations, or development roles can provide a practical context for the concepts covered in the course.

• Leadership Experience or Aspirations:

  
  
  • While not mandatory, having experience in a leadership role or the desire to move into such a role will help in understanding and applying the transformational leadership principles taught in the course.

• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies:

  
  
  • An understanding of Agile principles and practices can be beneficial, as DevOps often complements Agile environments.

• Willingness to Embrace Change:

  
  
  • A mindset open to learning, unlearning, and relearning practices to adapt to the evolving landscape of IT and software delivery.

• Collaborative Attitude:

  
  
  • Since DevOps emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, being able to work effectively with others is a key skill for a DevOps Leader.

• Openness to Feedback and Continuous Improvement:

  
  
  • A willingness to measure, learn, and improve both personal leadership skills and organizational processes.

Please note that while these prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation for success in the DevOps Leader (DOL)® course, individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds are encouraged to participate, as the course is designed to be inclusive and to facilitate learning and growth for professionals at different stages in their careers.

Target Audience for DevOps Leader (DOL)®

The DevOps Leader (DOL)® course is designed for professionals aspiring to lead DevOps transformations within their organizations.

• IT Managers and Directors
• DevOps Engineers
• Operations Managers
• Software Developers
• Project Managers
• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• Quality Assurance Managers
• IT Team Leaders
• Systems Integrators
• Tool Providers’ Support Staff
• IT Operations Personnel
• Lean Coaches
• Organizational Change Agents

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this DevOps Leader (DOL)®?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The DevOps Leader (DOL)® course is designed to equip participants with the skills to lead a transformational change within their IT organization, fostering a high-performing DevOps mindset.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of transformational leadership and how they apply to a DevOps transformation.
• Recognize the need to unlearn traditional behaviors that impede DevOps adoption and learn new behaviors that support it.
• Develop strategies for building a DevOps culture and organization, understanding the roles, structures, and processes required.
• Learn how to measure DevOps processes for continuous improvement and to drive organizational learning.
• Explore various Target Operating Models and organizational designs that align with DevOps principles.
• Gain skills to articulate a compelling vision for DevOps within the organization and to socialize it effectively.
• Identify techniques to maintain and sustain the energy and momentum required for a successful DevOps journey.
• Approach complex problems with a mindset of experimentation and learning, fostering an environment of innovation.
• Build collaborative cross-functional teams that embody the spirit of DevOps and contribute to its culture.
• Equip leaders with the ability to mentor and coach their teams to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a DevOps transformation.