Duration
2.5 days
OVERVIEW
The DASA DevOps Fundamentals™ certification provides the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and understand its principles and practices. It’s the ideal starting point for DevOps journeys, whether you’re already familiar with working with Agile and/or DevOps teams or not.
Faster software deployment, increased deployment frequency, and higher change success rate are only some of the visible outcomes of practicing DevOps. Organizations such as Netflix, Spotify, and Facebook are transforming IT by successfully implementing DevOps principles. But you don't have to be big to be a DevOps leader. Companies large and small, young and old, have smoothly made the transition and have the proof of success in their pockets.
This course will inspire you to serve as a change champion by sharing and using what you learned, and continue to learn, about DevOps to lead and mentor others. A solid understanding of DevOps Fundamentals has helped numerous professionals and organizations how to approach a DevOps journey, not only from a tool and automation perspective but also looking in-depth at the softer side of things.
This 2-days course provides learners an extensive introduction to the core Agile DevOps principles. It covers all 12 key knowledge and skill competencies defined by DASA to ensure you acquire a solid knowledge of DevOps concepts and terminology. Multiple cases or scenarios, group discussions, and examples are included in the course to enhance your learning experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
DASA DevOps Fundamentals-certified professionals are able to:
- Explain the drivers responsible for the emergence of DevOps.
- Define and discuss the key concepts and principles of DevOps.
- List and explain the business benefits of DevOps and continuous delivery.
- Know how teams can translate DevOps principles into tangible practices.
- Learn about modern operations in a DevOps context.
- Explain the concepts of test automation, infrastructure automation, and build and deployment automation.
- Describe how DevOps relates to Lean and Agile methodologies.
- Get insight into the various organizational DevOps models and architectures.
- Identify how Cloud and Delivery pipeline automation optimizes and accelerates the ways of working.
- Discuss the critical success factors for DevOps transformation.
AUDIENCE
The DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification adds value to individuals involved in IT development, operations, or service management. Its target audience includes but is not limited to:
- Automation Architects
- Business Managers
- DevOps Engineers
- Enterprise Architects
- Incident and Change Managers
- Integration Specialists
- Network Administrators
- Operations Managers
- Product Owners
- System Administrators
- Testers
PREREQUISITES
Possessing some basic knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Lean, and ITSM principle is recommended but not required for the completion of the certification.
COURSE AGENDA
Time
Day 3
9am – 10.30am
Module 6: Getting Familiar with DevOps Management Practices
Mock Exam
10.30am – 10.45am
Morning Break
10.45am – 12.30pm
Module 7: Getting Familiar with DevOps Technical Practices
10.45am -11.45pm
Exam
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch Break
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Module 8: Enabling DevOps Team Performance Through Continuous Delivery and Automation
3.30pm – 3.45pm
Afternoon Break
3.45pm – 5.00pm
Module 9: The Next Steps
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Delivery
Online and Paper-based
Format
Closed-book format, participants can bring scratch paper
Proctoring
Live/Webcam
Duration
60 minutes, 15-minutes additional time for non-native candidates
# of questions
40, simple multiple-choice (1 mark per question)
Pass Grade
65%
Module 1: Introducing DASA DevOps Fundamentals
- DASA DevOps Fundamentals – An Introduction
- Case Study - Easy Journey Airways
Module 2: Building the DevOps Context
- DevOps Evolution
- Business Benefits of DevOps
- DASA DevOps Principles
- Goals and Measurements
Module 3: Knowing DevOps for Individuals
- T-Shape Profiles
- DevOps Capabilities by DASA
- DASA DevOps Certifications
Module 4: Getting Acquainted with DevOps Culture and Behavior
- Embracing a DevOps Culture
- Core Elements of a DevOps Culture
- Implementation of a DevOps Culture
Module 5: Understanding the Value of DevOps for Teams and Organizations
- Organizational Models
- Team Autonomy
- DevOps at Scale
Module 6: Getting Familiar with DevOps Management Practices
- ITSM
- Lean
- Agile
Module 7: Getting Familiar with DevOps Technical Practices
- Architecture
- Modern Infrastructure and Cloud
- Operations
Module 8: Enabling DevOps Team Performance Through Continuous Delivery and Automation
- Software Delivery Automation Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Core Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics
Module 9: Measuring the Performance - The Next Steps
- Analyze the Current Situation
- Improve Incrementally
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.