DevOps Foundation
The PeopleCert DevOps Foundation course is a comprehensive online training program designed for IT professionals, software developers, system administrators, DevOps […]
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Course Description
The PeopleCert DevOps Foundation course is a comprehensive online training program designed for IT professionals, software developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, release managers, project managers, quality assurance professionals, operations teams, and technology leaders seeking to understand and implement DevOps principles within modern organizations. This course provides participants with a solid foundation in DevOps culture, practices, methodologies, automation, and continuous improvement. Learners will explore how DevOps integrates software development and IT operations to deliver high-quality applications and services faster, more reliably, and with greater business value. The curriculum covers DevOps principles, Agile methodologies, Lean practices, value stream management, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, containerization, Kubernetes, cloud computing, monitoring, observability, DevSecOps, automation, security integration, incident management, site reliability engineering (SRE), collaboration, governance, and performance measurement. Participants will gain practical knowledge of modern DevOps tools, deployment pipelines, cloud-native development, testing strategies, release management, and organizational transformation. Through real-world case studies, implementation workshops, and practical scenarios, learners will understand how to establish efficient DevOps workflows, improve collaboration between development and operations teams, reduce deployment risks, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Upon completion, participants will possess the knowledge and practical skills required to implement DevOps best practices within enterprise environments and prepare confidently for the PeopleCert DevOps Foundation certification examination.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to DevOps
- Agile and Lean Principles
- DevOps Culture and Collaboration
- DevOps Practices
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Continuous Delivery and Deployment (CD)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Containerization and Kubernetes
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 20 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- DevOps Foundation Curriculum20 Items
- 1.1Introduction to DevOps30 Minutes
- 1.2Agile and Lean Principles30 Minutes
- 1.3DevOps Culture and Collaboration30 Minutes
- 1.4DevOps Practices30 Minutes
- 1.5Continuous Integration (CI)30 Minutes
- 1.6Continuous Delivery and Deployment (CD)30 Minutes
- 1.7Infrastructure as Code (IaC)30 Minutes
- 1.8Containerization and Kubernetes30 Minutes
- 1.9Cloud and DevOps30 Minutes
- 1.10Configuration Management30 Minutes
- 1.11Monitoring and Observability30 Minutes
- 1.12DevSecOps Fundamentals30 Minutes
- 1.13Testing and Quality Assurance30 Minutes
- 1.14Incident Management and Reliability30 Minutes
- 1.15Release and Change Management30 Minutes
- 1.16DevOps Metrics and Performance30 Minutes
- 1.17Governance and Compliance30 Minutes
- 1.18Enterprise DevOps Implementation30 Minutes
- 1.19Real-World DevOps Case Studies30 Minutes
- 1.20Certification Preparation and Final Review30 Minutes
Akram
Akram is a highly experienced IT Service Management (ITSM), Project Management, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps), Observability, and Digital Transformation professional with 18+ years of international experience in consulting, enterprise IT operations, cloud transformation, service management, and corporate training. He has successfully designed, implemented, and optimized enterprise IT service management frameworks, project governance models, DevOps practices, and digital transformation strategies for global organizations across banking, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, manufacturing, retail, education, and technology sectors.
- As a seasoned corporate trainer, consultant, and mentor, Akram has delivered hundreds of instructor-led online and classroom training programs for IT professionals, project managers, service managers, operations teams, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and technology leaders preparing for internationally recognized certifications. His practical teaching methodology combines certification-focused learning with real-world enterprise implementation scenarios, enabling participants to confidently apply best practices in complex organizational environments.
- Professional Summary
- 18+ years of experience in IT Service Management, Project Management, DevOps, Cloud Operations, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Governance, and IT Operations Management.
- Extensive experience implementing ITIL-based service management frameworks and PRINCE2 project governance methodologies.
- Proven expertise in enterprise DevOps transformation, CI/CD implementation, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevSecOps, AIOps, and Observability practices.
- Strong background in digital strategy, IT governance, cloud migration, operational excellence, service optimization, and business transformation.
- Successfully trained professionals from multinational corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, telecom providers, and global technology companies.
- Recognized for simplifying complex IT management concepts into practical, business-focused learning experiences.
- Training Specializations
- ITIL® 4 Foundation
- PRINCE2® Foundation (Version 7)
- PRINCE2® Practitioner (Version 7)
- ITIL® 4 Create, Deliver & Support (CDS)
- ITIL® 4 Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV)
- ITIL® 4 High Velocity IT (HVIT)
- ITIL® 4 Direct, Plan & Improve (DPI)
- ITIL® 4 Digital & IT Strategy (DITS)
- DevOps Foundation
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Foundation
- DevSecOps Foundation
- AIOps Foundation
- Observability Foundation
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Agile Service Management
- Cloud Operations
- Enterprise Digital Transformation
- Professional Experience
- Akram has led enterprise-wide IT transformation initiatives, helping organizations modernize service delivery, improve operational resilience, accelerate software delivery, and align IT services with strategic business goals. His consulting engagements include designing IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, establishing Service Management Offices (SMOs), implementing ITIL best practices, and guiding organizations through digital transformation programs.
- He has managed complex IT projects using PRINCE2 methodologies, overseeing project governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and benefits realization. His experience spans traditional, Agile, and hybrid project delivery models across diverse business domains.
- In DevOps and cloud transformation, Akram has implemented Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, automated testing, release management, and cloud-native operational practices. He has also introduced DevSecOps practices that integrate security into software development pipelines and operational workflows.
- Akram has extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), focusing on service reliability, observability, monitoring, incident management, automation, error budgets, service-level objectives (SLOs), and operational resilience. He has guided organizations in implementing AIOps platforms, leveraging machine learning and analytics to improve incident detection, predictive monitoring, and IT operations efficiency.
- Core Technical Expertise
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- ITIL® 4 Service Value System (SVS)
- Service Value Chain
- Service Management Practices
- Service Design
- Service Transition
- Service Operations
- Continual Improvement
- Service Governance
- Service Portfolio Management
- ITSM Process Optimization
- Project Management
- PRINCE2® Version 7
- Project Governance
- Business Case Development
- Project Planning and Control
- Risk and Issue Management
- Quality Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Control
- Benefits Management
- Project Closure
- DevOps and Cloud Operations
- DevOps Culture and Practices
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Continuous Delivery (CD)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Configuration Management
- Containerization
- Kubernetes
- Cloud-Native Operations
- Release Automation
- Platform Engineering
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Service Reliability
- Service Level Indicators (SLIs)
- Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
- Error Budgets
- Incident Response
- Reliability Engineering
- Capacity Planning
- Performance Optimization
- Automation Strategies
- Resilience Engineering
- DevSecOps
- Secure CI/CD Pipelines
- Shift-Left Security
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Vulnerability Management
- Compliance Automation
- Security Testing
- Secrets Management
- Infrastructure Security
- Container Security
- Cloud Security Integration
- AIOps & Observability
- Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations
- Predictive Analytics
- Event Correlation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Intelligent Automation
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
- Distributed Tracing
- Centralized Logging
- Metrics and Dashboards
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- IT Governance
- Business Strategy Alignment
- Innovation Management
- Enterprise Architecture
- Cloud Adoption Strategy
- Organizational Change Management
- Business Value Realization
- Digital Operating Models
- Continuous Improvement
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