DEVOPS CERTIFICATION COURSE

DevOps Certification Course Syllabus and Content Delivery Plan
By Vigor EdTech

Course Overview

This certification course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and practices. Participants will gain hands-on experience in building, automating, and deploying applications using modern DevOps tools and techniques. This course is ideal for software developers, system administrators, and IT professionals aiming to streamline workflows and improve collaboration between development and operations teams.

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 10 Weeks


• Weekly Commitment: 6-8 hours (including lectures, assignments, and practical sessions)


• Delivery Mode: Online (live + recorded sessions) and optional offline workshops

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• What is DevOps?


• Benefits and Goals of DevOps


• DevOps Culture and Practices


• Key Concepts: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Monitoring


• DevOps Tools Overview

Hands-On: Setting up the development environment for DevOps tools

Module 2: Version Control Systems

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Git and GitHub/GitLab


• Version Control Best Practices


• Branching and Merging Strategies


• Setting Up and Managing Repositories

Hands-On: Using Git for version control in collaborative projects

Module 3: Continuous Integration (CI)

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• CI Concepts and Benefits


• Introduction to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI


• Automating Build and Test Processes


• Configuring Pipelines for Continuous Integration

Hands-On: Setting up and automating CI pipelines using Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Module 4: Continuous Deployment and Delivery (CD)

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Differences Between Continuous Deployment and Continuous Delivery


• Automated Deployment Strategies


• Tools: Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible


• Configuring CD Pipelines

Hands-On: Deploying applications to staging and production environments

Module 5: Containerization and Orchestration

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes


• Creating and Managing Docker Containers


• Kubernetes Fundamentals: Pods, Services, and Deployments


• Helm Charts for Application Deployment

Hands-On: Deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Module 6: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to IaC


• Tools: Terraform and AWS CloudFormation


• Writing Infrastructure Templates


• Automating Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration

Hands-On: Creating and managing infrastructure using Terraform

Module 7: Monitoring and Logging

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Importance of Monitoring and Logging in DevOps


• Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)


• Setting Up Alerts and Dashboards


• Log Analysis and Troubleshooting

Hands-On: Setting up monitoring and logging solutions for applications

Module 8: Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to DevSecOps


• Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines


• Security Tools: Snyk, OWASP ZAP


• Best Practices for Secure Applications and Infrastructure

Hands-On: Implementing security scans in CI/CD pipelines

Capstone Project

Duration: 2 Weeks (Runs Parallel to Modules 7 and 8)**

Deliverables:

• End-to-end DevOps pipeline implementation


• Automating application build, test, and deployment processes


• Infrastructure provisioning and monitoring setup

Examples:

• Deploying a web application with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Kubernetes


• Building an automated infrastructure setup and monitoring solution for a scalable application

Content Delivery Plan

1. Learning Methodology

• Live Sessions: Weekly expert-led interactive sessions (2 hours/session)


• Recorded Content: On-demand video tutorials for self-paced learning


• Hands-On Practice: Guided exercises and real-world simulations


• Discussion Forums: Dedicated Q&A forums with mentors

2. Assignments and Quizzes

• Weekly assignments based on practical use cases


• Quizzes to test conceptual understanding and skills

3. Practical Use Cases

• Industry-relevant scenarios for hands-on practice


• Use-case-driven projects to simulate real-world challenges

4. Mentorship and Support

• One-on-one mentorship for personalized guidance


• Feedback sessions to refine skills and project deliverables

5. Certification

• Certification of Completion from Vigor EdTech


• Portfolio-ready capstone project to demonstrate expertise

Target Audience

• Software Developers transitioning to DevOps roles


• System Administrators aiming to enhance automation skills


• IT Professionals interested in CI/CD and cloud technologies


• Students and professionals in IT looking to upskill

Pre-requisites

• Basic programming knowledge (Python or Shell Scripting preferred)


• Familiarity with Linux/Unix commands


• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Tools and Technologies

• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab


• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI


• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes


• IaC: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation


• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack


• Security: Snyk, OWASP ZAP

For inquiries and enrollment, visit vigoredtech.in