Advanced ALM with Azure DevOps & GitHub Integration Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This advanced course is designed for DevOps engineers, release managers, and software delivery leaders aiming to master scalable, secure, and policy-driven Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) using Azure DevOps and GitHub integration. The course spans approximately 15–20 hours of content, structured across six modules, with a recommended commitment of 30 minutes per week. Learners will engage in hands-on projects, interactive labs, and real-world case studies to build practical ALM solutions. The curriculum emphasizes security, compliance, automation, and integration best practices, culminating in a final project that demonstrates end-to-end ALM proficiency.
Module 1: Network Security Fundamentals
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Introduction to key concepts in network security fundamentals
- Hands-on exercises applying network security fundamentals techniques
- Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
- Case study analysis with real-world examples
Module 2: Threat Detection & Analysis
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Discussion of best practices and industry standards
- Guided project work with instructor feedback
- Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
Module 3: Cloud Security Architecture
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Hands-on exercises applying cloud security architecture techniques
- Discussion of best practices and industry standards
- Case study analysis with real-world examples
Module 4: Identity & Access Management
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Hands-on exercises applying identity & access management techniques
- Discussion of best practices and industry standards
- Guided project work with instructor feedback
- Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
Module 5: Incident Response & Recovery
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Introduction to key concepts in incident response & recovery
- Review of tools and frameworks commonly used in practice
- Guided project work with instructor feedback
Module 6: Compliance & Risk Management
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Hands-on exercises applying compliance & risk management techniques
- Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
- Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
- Experience with version control systems like Git and GitHub
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Implement secure and scalable ALM strategies using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Configure cloud infrastructure following security best practices
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Apply encryption protocols and secure communication channels
- Design and manage policy-driven development workflows