IBM Applied DevOps Engineering Professional Certificate Course Syllabus

Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

Estimated time: 9 hours

• Understand DevOps principles including shared responsibility and transparency
• Embrace failure as part of the DevOps culture
• Learn Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) fundamentals
• Explore Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Module 2: Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

Estimated time: 11 hours

• Adopt Agile practices such as small batches and minimum viable product
• Write user stories and estimate story points
• Track progress using Kanban boards
• Practice pair programming and sprint planning

Module 3: Introduction to Containers with Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

Estimated time: 17 hours

• Build and manage containers using Docker
• Deploy containerized applications
• Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes
• Manage enterprise-grade deployments using OpenShift

Module 4: Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

Estimated time: 14 hours

• Understand microservices architecture and its advantages
• Create RESTful Python microservices
• Deploy microservices using Docker containers
• Explore serverless computing with IBM Code Engine

Module 5: Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

Estimated time: 19 hours

• Implement unit tests using Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Generate test coverage reports
• Use factories, fakes, and mock objects in testing
• Understand the role of TDD in DevOps practices

Module 6: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Estimated time: 14 hours

• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Implement CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions
• Create Infrastructure as Code scripts using Terraform
• Integrate CI/CD with version control systems

Module 7: Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

Estimated time: 17 hours

• Apply security by design principles in development
• Follow OWASP guidelines for application security
• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Use Kali Linux for security testing

Module 8: Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

Estimated time: 16 hours

• Implement logging and telemetry using OpenTelemetry
• Set up tracing with Kubernetes
• Monitor applications using Prometheus and Grafana
• Gain observability with tools like Instana

Module 9: DevOps Capstone Project

Estimated time: 18 hours

• Apply Agile planning using tools like ZenHub
• Develop microservices with CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift using Tekton

Prerequisites

• No prior experience required
• Basic understanding of programming concepts recommended
• Access to a computer with internet connection

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Master Agile methodologies including user stories and sprint planning
• Develop and deploy RESTful Python microservices using TDD and CI/CD
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
• Implement application security following OWASP best practices
• Build a professional portfolio with hands-on DevOps projects