Introduction to DevOps Course Overview

The Introduction to DevOps course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and cultural philosophies. It aims to help learners bridge the gap between software development and operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Module 1 lays the foundation by defining DevOps, exploring the characteristics of high-performance IT organizations, and identifying the core chronic conflicts that DevOps helps to address. Through an exercise, learners will relate to common pain points and understand the business value of DevOps. This module also delves into the history of DevOps, its relationship with IT service management, and outlines the end goals through the CALMS framework.

As the course progresses, it guides learners on maturing a DevOps practice within an enterprise, emphasizing the importance of organizational culture and providing strategies for scaling DevOps practices.

The course further journeys through the Three Ways of DevOps—principles of Flow, Feedback, and Continual Learning and Experimentation. It covers technical practices such as Infrastructure as Code, deployment pipeline, and containerization, alongside cultural practices that promote learning and innovation.

By the end of the course, participants will have gained valuable insights into optimizing workflows, amplifying feedback loops, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, which are critical for driving high-performance IT organizations.