Course duration
12 weeks
Language
English
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Effort
12 hours per week
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Technical microcredential overview
Benefit from cohort-based learning, flexible self-paced modules, optional live sessions, and a state-of-the-art online platform, all designed for your success.
Complete a comprehensive DevOps capstone project, and include it in your portfolio or CV to showcase your learning to employers.
What is a technical microcredential?
A technical microcredential is a short, flexible course designed to build in-demand skills for the modern workforce. Blending live instruction with self-paced learning, these cohort-based courses offer a high-impact, affordable way to upskill. Each technical microcredential is developed in collaboration with top universities and industry leaders. Students benefit from peer interaction and networking opportunities within a supportive, engaged cohort.
About the IBM DevOps course
The IBM DevOps Engineering technical microcredential offers a premium, hands-on learning experience designed for professionals looking to advance in cloud-native development and automated deployment. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn how to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD); work with Kubernetes and OpenShift; and apply best practices for microservices, serverless computing, security, and monitoring.
By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a portfolio-ready capstone project and earned an IBM certificate that highlights your readiness to take on DevOps engineering roles in a competitive job market.
Is this technical microcredential for you?
The IBM DevOps engineer course is designed for early- to mid-career developers or IT professionals who aspire to specialize in DevOps, cloud-native development, and automated deployment. As this is a more technically advanced course, familiarity with some basic programming concepts, such as Python, Agile, and Scrum methodologies; Linux commands; shell scripting; and version control (Git/GitHub) is recommended.
As a student attending the online IBM DevOps course, you’ll benefit from live instruction, small cohort learning, and flexible on-demand content that fits your schedule.
Technical microcredential overview
What is a technical microcredential?
What is a technical microcredential?
A technical microcredential is a short, flexible course designed to build in-demand skills for the modern workforce. Blending live instruction with self-paced learning, these cohort-based courses offer a high-impact, affordable way to upskill. Each technical microcredential is developed in collaboration with top universities and industry leaders. Students benefit from peer interaction and networking opportunities within a supportive, engaged cohort.
About the IBM DevOps course
The IBM DevOps Engineering technical microcredential offers a premium, hands-on learning experience designed for professionals looking to advance in cloud-native development and automated deployment. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn how to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD); work with Kubernetes and OpenShift; and apply best practices for microservices, serverless computing, security, and monitoring.
By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a portfolio-ready capstone project and earned an IBM certificate that highlights your readiness to take on DevOps engineering roles in a competitive job market.
Is this technical microcredential for you?
The IBM DevOps engineer course is designed for early- to mid-career developers or IT professionals who aspire to specialize in DevOps, cloud-native development, and automated deployment. As this is a more technically advanced course, familiarity with some basic programming concepts, such as Python, Agile, and Scrum methodologies; Linux commands; shell scripting; and version control (Git/GitHub) is recommended.
As a student attending the online IBM DevOps course, you’ll benefit from live instruction, small cohort learning, and flexible on-demand content that fits your schedule.
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Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Module 2
Microservices and Serverless
Module 3
Foundations of Software Testing
Module 4
Test-Driven Development
Module 5
Behavior-Driven Development
Module 6
Continuous Integration
Module 7
Continuous Delivery, DevOps, and GitOps
Module 8
Foundations of Application Security
Module 9
Advanced Application Security and Best Practices
Module 10
Monitoring Fundamentals
Module 11
Observability Practices
Module 12
Capstone Project: DevOps in Practice
Course design
IBM DevOps Engineering
The design of this online technical microcredential is guided by IBM, in collaboration with leading practitioners at the forefront of their fields, whose experience and in-depth knowledge will guide you throughout the learning experience.
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About the certificate
Build job-ready DevOps skills and earn an official certificate from IBM, a pioneer in the information technology industry.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the technical microcredential handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the technical microcredential.

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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
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On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
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