DevOps Engineers are responsible for implementing and managing the tools and practices that enable collaboration and automation between development and operations teams. They work to streamline the software delivery process and improve the efficiency of software development and deployment pipelines.

Course Overview: The DevOps Engineer Certification Program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices and tools. This course is tailored for individuals with little to no experience in technology or coding, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become proficient DevOps Engineers. Through a mix of theoretical lessons, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to implement DevOps methodologies to improve software development and operational processes.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles of DevOps and its benefits.
• Learn about key DevOps tools and technologies.
• Gain hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Develop skills in infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Docker.
• Learn to monitor and maintain applications using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Understand the importance of security in the DevOps lifecycle and how to integrate security practices.

Target Audience:

• Project Managers: Seeking to improve project delivery and team collaboration.
• Business Analysts: Wanting to better align business requirements with technical capabilities.
• Quality Assurance Testers: Looking to enhance testing processes with CI/CD.
• Operations Managers: Aiming to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• HR Professionals in Tech Companies: Interested in understanding DevOps roles for better hiring.
• IT Support Staff: Wishing to improve system reliability and incident response.
• Marketing and Sales Teams: Looking to better articulate DevOps benefits to clients.
• Product Owners: Aiming to prioritize features efficiently and enhance product development.
• Non-Technical Entrepreneurs: Seeking to make informed technology investment decisions.
• Customer Service Representatives: Wanting to better communicate with technical teams for issue resolution.

Prerequisites: No prior experience in technology or coding is required. A willingness to learn and an interest in improving software and operational processes are essential.

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to DevOps:

   • What is DevOps?
   • History and Evolution
   • DevOps Principles and Practices
   • Benefits of DevOps

2. DevOps Tools and Technologies:

   • Overview of DevOps Toolchain
   • Version Control Systems: Git and GitHub
   • Containerization: Docker
   • Configuration Management: Ansible and Chef
   • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

3. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

   • Introduction to CI/CD
   • Setting up CI/CD Pipelines
   • Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
   • Automated Testing and Code Quality Tools

4. Infrastructure Automation:

   • Basics of Infrastructure Automation
   • Using Ansible for Configuration Management
   • Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
   • Automating with Docker

5. Monitoring and Logging:

   • Importance of Monitoring and Logging
   • Introduction to Prometheus and Grafana
   • Setting up ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
   • Implementing Alerts and Dashboards

6. Security in DevOps:

   • DevSecOps Principles
   • Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines
   • Vulnerability Scanning and Management
   • Best Practices for Secure DevOps

7. Case Studies and Real-World Applications:

   • Successful DevOps Implementations
   • Challenges and Solutions in DevOps Adoption
   • Hands-on Projects and Simulations

8. Capstone Project:

   • Participants will work on a real-world project to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
   • Presentations and Feedback