Enterprise Developer to DevOps Engineer

Course fee

Cost: R4 800.00

Deposit: R1 200.00

Monthly instalment: R900.00 x 4

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 47 courses (47h 36m) / 4 labs (14h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01088

Course overview:

• Track 1: Enterprise Developer
• Track 2: DevOps Developer
• Track 3: DevOps Lead
• Track 4: DevOps Engineer

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Software Developer

• DevOps Mindset: DevOps Principles & Implementation Approach
• DevOps Mindset: Understanding DevOps Tools
• The Language of DevOps: DevOps Principles & Practices
• The Language of DevOps: DevOps Tools & Processes
• DevOps Agile Development: Agile Processes for DevOps
• DevOps Agile Development: DevOps Methodologies for Developers
• DevOps Smart Failure: Fail Fast & DevOps
• DevOps Collaboration Tools: Tools for Continuous Integration
• DevOps Collaboration Tools: Tools for Continuous Delivery
• Final Exam: Enterprise Developer – DevOps

Track 2: DevOps Tools, Frameworks, and Capabilities

• DevOps Tools: Selecting the Right Tools
• Using Git for DevOps: Using Git Effectively
• Using Git for DevOps: Managing Conflict & Effectively Using Git Workflow
• Using Docker for DevOps: Introduction to Docker
• Using Docker for DevOps: Configuring Docker for Continuous Delivery
• Ansible: Ansible for DevOps Provisioning
• Ansible: Continuous Delivery and Monitoring Using Ansible Playbook and Tower
• Chef for DevOps: Managing Infrastructure Using Chef
• Chef for DevOps: Automate Infrastructure Using Chef Tools & Templates
• Puppet for DevOps: Installing & Working with Puppet Components
• Puppet for DevOps: Working with Puppet Bolt & Continuous Delivery for PE
• Jenkins for DevOps: Jenkins Configuration for DevOps
• Jenkins for DevOps: Automated Testing & Advanced Jobs Using Jenkins
• SaltStack for DevOps: Working with SaltStack Components
• SaltStack for DevOps: Configuration Management with SaltStack
• Final Exam: DevOps Developer

Track 3: DevOps Lead

• Best Practices for DevOps Implementation
• DevOps Cloud Automation: AWS DevOps Tools
• DevOps Cloud Automation: Advanced AWS Pipelines and DevOps Using Azure
• DevOps Cloud Automation: DevOps with Google Cloud Platform
• DevOps Automation: Configuration Management
• DevOps Automation: Delivery Mechanisms
• CI/CD Implementation for DevOps
• DevOps with Docker: Container Management
• DevOps with Docker: Implementing DevOps Using Docker
• DevOps with Docker: Management in the Cloud
• DevOps Continuous Testing: Testing Approaches
• DevOps Continuous Testing: Testing Methodologies
• Final Exam: DevOps Lead

Track 4: DevOps Architect

• Scaling DevOps: Pipelines at Scale
• Scaling DevOps: Infrastructure at Scale
• Enterprise DevOps with Docker
• DevOps Continuous Feedback: Implementing Continuous Feedback
• DevOps Continuous Feedback: Loop Tools
• DevOps Security Considerations: Securing DevOps Pipeline
• DevOps Security Considerations: DevSecOps Principles
• Final Exam: DevOps Engineer

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.