DevOps Micro-Internship: Docker, K8s, Cloud + 4 Projects Course Syllabus

Overview: This project-driven micro-internship provides hands-on experience with core DevOps technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines. The course is structured into six modules, blending foundational concepts with real-world applications through labs, case studies, and guided projects. With approximately 15–18 hours of total content, learners will gain practical skills relevant to entry-level DevOps roles, culminating in a final project that simulates professional workflows. Each module includes interactive labs or assessments to reinforce learning.

Module 1: Network Security Fundamentals

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Case study analysis with real-world examples
• Guided project work with instructor feedback
• Review of tools and frameworks commonly used in practice
• Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment

Module 2: Threat Detection & Analysis

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

• Introduction to key concepts in threat detection & analysis
• Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
• Guided project work with instructor feedback

Module 3: Cloud Security Architecture

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Introduction to key concepts in cloud security architecture
• Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
• Review of tools and frameworks commonly used in practice

Module 4: Identity & Access Management

Estimated time: 3.5 hours

• Hands-on exercises applying identity & access management techniques
• Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
• Review of tools and frameworks commonly used in practice
• Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment

Module 5: Incident Response & Recovery

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Discussion of best practices and industry standards
• Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
• Case study analysis with real-world examples

Module 6: Compliance & Risk Management

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Introduction to key concepts in compliance & risk management
• Hands-on exercises applying compliance & risk management techniques
• Guided project work with instructor feedback

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic networking concepts
• Basic understanding of cloud computing
• Working knowledge of Linux command line

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Design secure architectures for enterprise IT environments
• Apply industry frameworks for risk assessment and compliance
• Master identity and access management principles
• Understand encryption protocols and secure communication channels