DASA DevOps Fundamentals

Inter and intra-company training

Who is the training for?

The DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification adds value to individuals involved in IT development, operations, or service management. Its target audience includes but is not limited to:

  • Automation Architects
  • Business Managers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Incident and Change Managers
  • Integration Specialists
  • Network Administrators
  • Operations Managers
  • Product Owners
  • System Administrators
  • Testers

Level reached

Advanced

Duration

2,00 day(s)

Language(s) of service

EN FR

Prerequisites

Possessing some basic knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Lean, and ITSM principle is recommended but not required for the completion of the certification.

Goals

  • Participate successfully in DevOps transformation within an organization by sharing a common understanding and vocabulary required for DevOps ways of working.
  • Define and discuss the key concepts and principles of DevOps.
  • Explain the importance of flow, feedback, and continuous experimentation and learning in guiding DevOps practices within an organization.
  • Explain the core elements of a DevOps culture and its importance.
  • Discuss ways in which organizations and teams can embrace a DevOps culture.
  • Explain the importance of automation to improve the production cycle for higher value and quality.
  • Discuss ways to implement automation within a product lifecycle.
  • Identify how Cloud and Delivery pipeline automation optimizes and accelerates the ways of working.
  • Describe how DevOps relates to Lean and Agile methodologies.
  • Discuss the critical success factors for DevOps transformation.DASA DevOps Fundamentals-certified professionals are able to

Contents

The DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification provides the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and understand its principles and practices. It is the ideal starting point for DevOps journeys, whether you are already familiar with working with Agile and/or DevOps teams or not.

Faster software deployment, increased deployment frequency, and higher change success rate are only some of the visible outcomes of practicing DevOps. Organizations such as Netflix, Spotify, and Facebook are transforming IT by successfully implementing DevOps principles. But you do not have to be big to be a DevOps leader. Companies large and small, young and old, have smoothly made the transition and have the proof of success in their pockets.

This course will inspire you to serve as a change champion by sharing and using what you learned, and continue to learn, about DevOps to lead and mentor others. A solid understanding of DevOps Fundamentals has helped numerous professionals and organizations how to approach a DevOps journey, not only from a tool and automation perspective but also looking in-depth at the softer side of things.

This 2-days course provides learners an extensive introduction to the core Agile DevOps principles. It covers all 12 key knowledge and skill competencies defined by DASA to ensure you acquire a solid knowledge of DevOps concepts and terminology. Multiple cases or scenarios, group discussions, and examples are included in the course to enhance your learning experience.

Course Agenda:
Day 1:

Module 1 - Introducing DASA DevOps Fundamentals
Module 2 - Building DevOps
Module 3 - Culture
Module 4 - Automation

Day 2:

Module 5 - Lean
Module 6 - Measurement
Module 7 - Sharing
Module 8 - DASA Guidance
Module 9 - Exam Preparation Guide

Points covered

Module 1: Introduction
This module provides an introduction to the DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification, including its purpose, target audience, and learning objectives.

Module 2: Building DevOps
This module discusses the importance of understanding the context in which DevOps is being implemented. It covers topics such as the organization's culture, goals, and challenges.

Module 3: Culture
This module explores the importance of culture in DevOps. It covers topics such as creating a blameless culture, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous learning.

Module 4: Automation
This module discusses the importance of automation in DevOps. It covers topics such as the benefits of automation, the challenges of automation, and the different types of automation.

Module 5: Lean
This module explores the principles of Lean thinking and how they can be applied to DevOps. It covers topics such as value stream mapping, and continuous improvement.

Module 6: Measurement
This module discusses the importance of measurement in DevOps. It covers topics such as the different types of metrics, how to collect and analyze data, and how to use metrics to improve performance.

Module 7: Sharing
This module explores the importance of sharing information and knowledge in DevOps. It covers topics such as creating a culture of sharing, using collaboration tools, and communicating effectively.

Module 8: DASA Guidance
This module provides an overview of the DASA guidance for DevOps. It covers topics such as the DASA Team Competence Model and the DASA Competency Framework.

Module 9: Exam Preparation Guide

Teaching methods

Course Delivery: Classroom

Evaluation

Exam Format:
  • Online delivery at any location
  • Closed-book format
  • Live/Webcam Proctoring

Questions: 40 multiple choice questions
Pass Grade: 65%

Exam Duration:

60 minutes
15 minutes extra time for non-native english speakers.

Certificate, diploma

DASA (DevOps Agile Skills Association) DevOps Fundamentals Certificate.

Additional information

Courses you can take after this course include:
  • DASA DevOps Product Owner
  • DASA DevOps Leader
  • DASA DevOps Coach
  • The Phoenix Project Simulation Game

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