DevOps Training Course, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State

DevOps Training and Certification Course, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State

DevOps Training Course Outline: Beginner to Advanced

This comprehensive outline details a DevOps training program catering to both beginners and experienced professionals. The course progressively builds knowledge and skills, starting with foundational concepts and advancing towards advanced DevOps practices.

I. Introduction to DevOps 

• Learning Objectives:
  • Define DevOps and its core principles (collaboration, automation, continuous delivery).
  • Understand the traditional software development lifecycle (SDLC) and its limitations.
  • Identify the benefits of DevOps for faster delivery, improved quality, and increased agility.
• Content:
  • DevOps philosophy and history
  • DevOps vs. Traditional SDLC
  • Benefits of DevOps (faster releases, reduced errors, improved communication)
  • DevOps culture and collaboration (shared responsibility, breaking down silos)

II. Core DevOps Tools and Technologies 

• Learning Objectives:
  • Gain proficiency in essential DevOps tools for version control, CI/CD, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Understand the role of each tool within the DevOps pipeline.
  • Perform basic operations within these tools.
• Content:
  • Version Control with Git (versioning, branching, merging, conflict resolution)
  • Continuous Integration (CI) with Jenkins (pipeline creation, automation testing)
  • Continuous Delivery (CD) with tools like Ansible or Chef (infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployments)
  • Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform (infrastructure definition as code)

III. Hands-on Labs

• Learning Objectives:
  • Gain practical experience using the core DevOps tools introduced in Module II.
  • Set up a basic CI/CD pipeline for a sample application.
  • Write basic IaC scripts for infrastructure provisioning.
• Content:
  • Lab exercises using Git, Jenkins, Ansible/Chef, and Terraform
  • Building a sample CI/CD pipeline for automated testing and deployment
  • Creating IaC scripts for provisioning simple environments

IV. Advanced DevOps Practices 

• Prerequisites: Understanding of core DevOps tools and technologies (Module II & III)
• Learning Objectives:
  • Implement advanced DevOps practices for containerization, orchestration, monitoring, and security.
  • Understand the benefits of containerization for portability and scalability.
  • Manage and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • Utilize monitoring tools for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Integrate security practices within the DevOps pipeline.
• Content:
  • Containerization with Docker (building images, container management)
  • Introduction to Kubernetes (container orchestration, deployments, services)
  • Infrastructure monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
  • DevOps security (DevSecOps, security testing, compliance)

V. Advanced Hands-on Labs 

• Prerequisites: Completion of Module IV
• Learning Objectives:
  • Apply advanced DevOps practices through hands-on labs.
  • Deploy a containerized application using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Implement basic monitoring and alerting within the DevOps pipeline.
  • Integrate security considerations into the development and deployment processes.
• Content:
  • Lab exercises with Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring tools, and security practices

VI. DevOps for Cloud Platforms 

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand how DevOps principles apply to leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Leverage cloud-specific DevOps tools and services.
  • Deploy and manage infrastructure on the cloud using IaC.
• Content:
  • Introduction to DevOps on AWS/Azure/GCP (specific tools and services)
  • Cloud-based CI/CD pipelines
  • IaC for cloud deployments (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager)

VII. DevOps for Your Organization 

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the challenges of implementing DevOps within an organization.
  • Develop strategies for cultural shift and team collaboration.
  • Design a DevOps roadmap for your specific needs.
• Content:
  • DevOps adoption challenges and solutions
  • Building a DevOps culture (communication, collaboration, shared goals)
  • Implementing DevOps in phases and measuring success
  • Case studies and real-world examples

VIII. Conclusion & Next Steps 

• Learning Objectives:
  • Recap key takeaways from the training course.
  • Identify resources for further learning and career development.
  • Discuss potential next steps for implementing DevOps practices within your organization.
• Content:
  • Course review and Q&A
  • DevOps career paths and resources