Executive Development Programme in DevOps Automation with CI/CD Pipelines

This course is tailored for mid-to-senior level IT professionals and managers seeking to enhance their DevOps skills and automate software development processes. Participants will gain hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools and methodologies, enabling them to streamline workflows, improve deployment efficiency, and reduce risk in their organizations.

Upon completion, learners will be proficient in automating build, test, and deployment processes using popular CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI. They will also understand how to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery practices to foster a culture of collaboration and rapid iteration.

1. 1. Introduction to DevOps: Learners will understand the core principles of DevOps and its importance in modern software development. They will gain foundational knowledge on culture, collaboration, and automation.
2. 2. Automation Fundamentals: This module covers basic automation concepts such as scripting, configuration management, and package management tools. Learners will learn how to automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
3. 3. CI/CD Pipeline Basics: Learners will explore the concept of CI/CD pipelines and how they integrate development and operations. They will learn to set up a simple CI/CD pipeline using open-source tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
4. 4. Version Control Systems: This module focuses on using version control systems (VCS) to manage code changes. Learners will gain hands-on experience with Git, including branching, merging, and collaboration techniques.
5. 5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Learners will study how to manage infrastructure using code. They will learn to write infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Ansible, enabling repeatable and scalable infrastructure deployment.
6. 6. Testing and Quality Assurance in DevOps: This module covers various testing methodologies and tools used in DevOps. Learners will gain practical skills in writing unit tests, integration tests, and continuous testing with tools like JUnit, pytest, and Selenium.
7. 7. Containerization with Docker: Learners will learn how to containerize applications using Docker. They will gain hands-on experience in building, deploying, and managing Docker containers, as well as understanding Docker orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
8. 8. Advanced CI/CD Pipeline Design: This module delves into designing complex CI/CD pipelines that span multiple environments. Learners will learn best practices in pipeline architecture, including multi-stage pipelines, parallel execution, and pipeline as code.
9. 9. Monitoring and Logging in DevOps: Learners will study how to monitor and log application performance and system health. They will gain practical skills in setting up monitoring with tools like Prometheus and Grafana, and logging with tools like ELK Stack or Splunk.
10. 10. Security in DevOps: This module covers security practices in the DevOps lifecycle. Learners will learn about secure coding practices, DevSecOps principles, and how to implement security in CI/CD pipelines using tools like SonarQube and OWASP ZAP.