Transform your organization's IT and business capabilities by embracing the DASA DevOps Fundamentals training. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of DevOps, focusing on the people, process, and technology aspects that are essential for successful implementation. You'll gain a solid understanding of the cultural shift required for DevOps, learning how to foster collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement across all teams. This foundational knowledge is crucial for anyone looking to play a key role in an organization's digital transformation, ensuring you are prepared to drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.

This training program is your first step toward building a high-performing IT environment where development and operations teams work together seamlessly. We will cover the key DevOps principles, from automation and continuous delivery to Lean IT and ITSM, giving you a holistic view of the ecosystem. The course also prepares you for the DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification, validating your expertise and positioning you as a valuable asset to any organization. By the end of this program, you will not only understand the "what" and "why" of DevOps but also have a clear roadmap for the "how."

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• IT Professionals
• Project Managers
• Software Developers
• Operations Engineers
• System Administrators
• Business Analysts
• Agile Scrum Masters
• Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals
• IT Leaders and Managers
• Anyone interested in continuous delivery

Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts and principles of DevOps
• Learn how DevOps impacts an organization’s culture and structure
• Gain knowledge of the key DevOps practices and frameworks
• Explore the relationship between DevOps, Agile, and Lean
• Understand the role of automation and tools in DevOps
• Learn about continuous delivery and continuous integration
• Identify the key benefits of implementing a DevOps approach
• Prepare for the DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification exam
• Discover how to improve collaboration and communication
• Understand the importance of feedback and continuous learning

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

• What is DevOps and why is it important
• The history and evolution of DevOps
• The DevOps values and principles
• The relationship between DevOps and ITIL
• Key benefits of a DevOps approach

Module 2: The DevOps Culture

• The importance of a collaborative culture
• Building cross-functional teams
• The role of leadership in DevOps
• Fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• The five dimensions of DevOps culture

Module 3: DevOps and Agile

• The relationship between DevOps and Agile
• How DevOps extends Agile principles
• The role of Scrum in a DevOps environment
• The concept of a "DevOps team"
• Integrating DevOps into your existing Agile practices

Module 4: DevOps and Lean

• The core principles of Lean thinking
• Identifying and eliminating waste in IT
• Value stream mapping for IT processes
• The Lean IT model
• Applying Lean principles to your workflow

Module 5: Automation

• The importance of automation in DevOps
• Types of automation and their benefits
• Tools for build and release automation
• The role of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Automated testing and its significance

Module 6: Continuous Delivery

• The concept of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Continuous Integration (CI) practices
• Continuous Deployment (CD) vs. Continuous Delivery
• The benefits of a mature pipeline
• Building a reliable and repeatable release process

Module 7: Architecture and Design

• Designing for continuous delivery
• Microservices and their role in DevOps
• The role of containerization and virtualization
• API management and security
• Designing for scalability and resilience

Module 8: Metrics and Measurement

• Why metrics are crucial in DevOps
• Key DevOps metrics to track
• Measuring lead time, deployment frequency, and other KPIs
• Using data to improve your processes
• The role of monitoring and logging

Module 9: The DevOps Toolchain

• A look at common DevOps tools
• Tools for version control (e.g., Git)
• Tools for CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins)
• Tools for configuration management (e.g., Ansible)
• Monitoring and logging tools

Module 10: Feedback and Learning

• The importance of a fast feedback loop
• Blameless post-mortems
• The concept of "shift left"
• The role of retrospectives in DevOps
• Fostering a learning organization

Module 11: Security and Compliance

• Integrating security into the DevOps process
• The concept of DevSecOps
• Automated security testing
• Compliance and governance in a DevOps world
• Building a secure pipeline

Module 12: The Business Perspective

• The business case for DevOps
• How DevOps helps achieve business goals
• Connecting IT performance to business value
• The impact on customer satisfaction
• DevOps for non-technical teams

Module 13: Service Management

• The relationship between DevOps and ITSM
• How DevOps transforms incident and problem management
• The role of ITSM processes in the DevOps toolchain
• Integrating DevOps with existing ITSM practices
• The importance of service-centric thinking

Module 14: Organizational Structure

• Different team structures for DevOps
• The "DevOps team" model
• The role of a DevOps evangelist
• Building a DevOps Center of Excellence
• The impact of DevOps on traditional roles

Module 15: Getting Started with DevOps

• A practical guide to starting a DevOps transformation
• The importance of a pilot project
• Identifying your value stream
• Overcoming common challenges
• A step-by-step roadmap

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.