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The comprehensive DevOps program from containers to production-grade CI/CD.14 modules. 50+ hands-on labs. Infrastructure as code. Career-ready.
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DevOps Engineering Certificate
CI/CD, Containers & Infrastructure as Code
Full-Time
4-5 months
25-30 hours/weekPart-Time
8-10 months
12-15 hours/weekEntry Requirements
14 Modules. 6 Units.
Complete DevOps Training.
A structured journey from Linux basics to production-grade Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on labs throughout.
Introduction to DevOps
- What is DevOps and why it matters
- The DevOps lifecycle and core principles
- Breaking down silos: Dev + Ops collaboration
- DevOps vs traditional IT operations
- Key metrics: DORA and deployment frequency
- Career paths in DevOps engineering
Linux & Command Line Mastery
- Linux fundamentals for DevOps engineers
- Shell scripting with Bash
- File systems, permissions, and processes
- Package management and system administration
- SSH, networking, and remote access
- Hands-on: Automating tasks with scripts
Git & Version Control
- Git fundamentals: commits, branches, merges
- Branching strategies: GitFlow, trunk-based development
- Resolving merge conflicts effectively
- Git hooks and automation triggers
- Advanced Git: rebasing, cherry-picking, bisect
GitHub & Collaboration
- Pull requests and code review workflows
- GitHub Actions for workflow automation
- Branch protection and security rules
- GitHub Packages and container registries
- Open source contribution workflows
Docker Fundamentals
- Containers vs virtual machines
- Docker architecture and components
- Building images with Dockerfiles
- Docker Compose for multi-container apps
- Image optimization and security scanning
- Hands-on: Containerize a full-stack application
Kubernetes Essentials
- Kubernetes architecture: pods, nodes, clusters
- Deployments, services, and ingress controllers
- ConfigMaps and secrets management
- Persistent storage and volumes
- Helm charts for package management
- Hands-on: Deploy to a Kubernetes cluster
Advanced Kubernetes
- StatefulSets and DaemonSets
- Resource management and autoscaling (HPA, VPA)
- Network policies and service mesh basics
- Kubernetes security best practices
- Debugging and troubleshooting clusters
Continuous Integration
- CI principles and best practices
- Building effective automated test suites
- Code quality gates and linting
- Artifact management and versioning
- GitHub Actions deep dive
Continuous Deployment
- CD strategies: blue-green, canary, rolling
- GitOps with ArgoCD and Flux
- Feature flags and progressive delivery
- Rollback strategies and disaster recovery
- Hands-on: Build a complete CI/CD pipeline
Pipeline Security (DevSecOps)
- Shift-left security principles
- SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
- Container image security and signing
- Secrets management in pipelines
- Compliance as code automation
Terraform Mastery
- Infrastructure as Code principles
- Terraform providers and resources
- State management and remote backends
- Modules and reusable components
- Terraform Cloud and team collaboration
- Hands-on: Provision cloud infrastructure
Configuration Management
- Ansible fundamentals and playbooks
- Inventory management and variables
- Roles and Galaxy collections
- Ansible vs other tools (Puppet, Chef)
- Immutable infrastructure patterns
Monitoring & Observability
- The three pillars: metrics, logs, traces
- Prometheus and Grafana stack
- Centralized logging with ELK/Loki
- Distributed tracing with Jaeger
- Building effective dashboards and alerts
Site Reliability Engineering
- SRE principles and error budgets
- SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs defined
- Incident management and postmortems
- Chaos engineering introduction
- Capstone: Design a production-ready system
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Build Real DevOps Skills
Master the tools and practices that DevOps employers are looking for in 2024 and beyond.
Version Control
Git workflows and collaboration
Containerization
Docker and Kubernetes
CI/CD Pipelines
GitHub Actions and ArgoCD
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform and Ansible
Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
DevSecOps
Security in the pipeline
Linux & Scripting
Bash and system admin
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Azure, GCP basics
SRE Practices
SLOs, incident management
Automation
End-to-end automation skills
All skills are taught through hands-on labs building real CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to build a career in DevOps engineering—regardless of background.
Software Developers
Who want to own the full delivery lifecycle and deploy their own code.
System Administrators
Transitioning to modern cloud-native infrastructure and automation.
IT Operations
Looking to automate manual processes and scale infrastructure.
Career Changers
With technical aptitude seeking high-demand DevOps engineering roles.
Platform Engineers
Building internal developer platforms and tooling.
Tech-Curious Professionals
Interested in automation but unsure where to start.
This course may NOT be for you if:
- You already work as a senior DevOps or platform engineer
- You're looking for management-only content without technical depth
- You want to focus exclusively on one tool (e.g., only Kubernetes)
A Framework Built
For Your Career
The Qualify Nation Framework takes you from foundation knowledge to expert mastery. Clear progression. Rigorous assessment. Skills employers value.
How We Compare
See how our DevOps program stacks up against other learning options.
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| No Prerequisites | |||
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| AI Tutor Support | |||
| Career Support | Varies |
Start with Learn at £499, or get all 4 platforms for £1,596
Get StartedBreaking Into DevOps Shouldn't Require a Production Outage
The traditional path to a DevOps career is confusing. Too many tools, not enough hands-on practice, and courses that teach theory without real pipeline experience.
Tool Overwhelm
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, ArgoCD... where do you even start?
Theory vs Practice
Most courses explain concepts but don't teach you to build real pipelines and infrastructure.
Certification Maze
CKA, CKAD, AWS DevOps, Terraform... which certifications actually matter for jobs?
Experience Paradox
DevOps jobs want experience, but you can't get experience without access to production systems.
There has to be a better way to become job-ready in DevOps
Your Path to a DevOps Career
Four integrated platforms that take you from DevOps beginner to job-ready engineer—all within your 12-month access period.
Learn
Master the Fundamentals
Bite-sized video lessons, interactive quizzes, and AI-powered tutoring. Learn at your own pace with 24/7 support.
- 140+ video lessons
- Interactive quizzes
- AI tutor support
- Mobile-friendly
Labs
Practice in Real Environments
Get hands-on with actual cloud infrastructure. Build projects using the same tools professional AI engineers use daily.
- 24+ hands-on labs
- Real cloud instances
- Portfolio projects
- Code reviews
Exam
Earn Your Credential
UK-recognized proctored exam. Demonstrate your competence and earn a qualification that employers trust.
- Proctored assessment
- Ofqual-aligned
- Digital certificate
- Verification portal
Grow
Launch Your Career
Career coaching, CV reviews, interview prep, and dedicated support to help you land your first AI role within ~12 weeks.
- Career coaching
- CV optimization
- Interview prep
- Job placement support
14 Modules Across 6 Units
520 learning hours with 50+ hands-on labs and real infrastructure
DevOps Engineers Are In Unprecedented Demand
Every tech company needs DevOps expertise. CI/CD, containerisation, and automation skills command premium salaries as organisations accelerate their digital transformation.
Read the full job market reportUK Market Overview
UK DevOps Job Demand
Job postings (thousands) with YoY growth
Source: LinkedIn UK, Indeed 2025
UK DevOps Salaries
Salary ranges by role (£000s)
Source: Glassdoor UK, Hays 2025
Skills & Growth
Most In-Demand Skills
% of jobs requiring each skill
Source: LinkedIn 2025
Projected Growth by Role
Expected growth through 2030
Source: Gartner, DORA 2025
Data Sources
Careers You Can Pursue
Junior DevOps Engineer
+22%DevOps Engineer
+28%Senior DevOps Engineer
+25%Platform Engineer
+38%Site Reliability Engineer
+35%Head of DevOps
+20%Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our DevOps Engineering program. Can't find an answer? Get in touch.
Basic scripting knowledge is helpful but not required. We cover Linux and Bash fundamentals in the course. Familiarity with at least one programming language will accelerate your learning, but we teach what you need.
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, ArgoCD, and more. We focus on industry-standard, open-source tools that are in high demand.
Absolutely! Over 50 hands-on labs are included. You'll build real CI/CD pipelines, deploy applications to Kubernetes clusters, and provision cloud infrastructure with Terraform.
We provide sandbox environments for most labs. For the capstone project, you'll use free-tier cloud accounts (AWS, Azure, or GCP) which we guide you through setting up.
The course is 520 hours total. Full-time learners typically complete it in 4-5 months (25-30 hours/week). Part-time learners can spread it over 8-10 months (12-15 hours/week).
Upon completion, you receive a QualifyNation DevOps Engineering certificate. The course also prepares you for CKA (Kubernetes Administrator) and Terraform Associate certifications.
Entry-level roles include Junior DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Cloud Engineer. Entry-level UK salaries range from £40,000-£60,000.
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Everything you need to learn, practise, certify, and grow — one course, all platforms
Everything included:
- Learn: Full curriculum & AI tutor
- Labs: Hands-on practical exercises
- Exam: Portfolio assessment & certification
- Grow: Career coaching & job support
- 12-month access to all platforms
- One free assessment resit included
- 14-day refund if not started
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