The internationally recognized certification for the Certified DevOps Professional provides the breadth of knowledge and best practices currently applied by high performing organizations to build the software delivery and operational performance capability holistically. Holders of the certificate understand key challenges and drivers for DevOps adoption, principles, and practices to be used throughout the journey, and the capabilities that would remove the constraints and continuously improve the value delivery.

The certification is supported by accredited training.

Further information can be found at DevOps Information.

How do I obtain the certification?

Attending the accredited training course is not mandatory before taking the exam but recommended. The accredited training course will provide relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught. You have to pass the Certified DevOps Professional exam to obtain the certification. Training will be available as online- or e-training as well as on-site training. The exam is available on online proctored channels.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific requirements or required pre-certifications. Basic knowledge of information technology, working in teams is an advantage. It is not mandatory to attend a training at a recognised Training Partner. Self-study, as preparation for the exam, is permitted.

How does this certification benefit me?

This course will give participants a highly interactive and collaborative environment to learn various DevOps concepts via practical exercises, games and simulations. Course content is delivered by a combination of liberating structures, case studies, group discussions and multi-media sources.

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the key drivers for DevOps
• Comprehend the Impact of Software Delivery Performance in Organizational Performance
• Identify major bottlenecks in the software delivery
• Appreciate the importance of Psychological Safety
• Understand Lean Management Principles
• Understand Architectural aspects for production first mindset
• Understand Continuous Practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, Cloud Adoption

Who is this certification for?

The target audience includes anyone involved in DevOps implementation, such as:

• Development Teams
• DevOps Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers
• Testing and Automation Engineers
• Infrastructure Architects
• Integration Specialists
• IT Operations
• IT Directors and Managers
• Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile and Lean Coaches
• Project Managers
• Release Engineers
• System Administrators and Engineers

What other certifications can you recommend?

The certification of the Certified DevOps Professional is the first of four modules out of the DevOps certification program and is a prerequisite for taking the three follow up qualification modules:

• Certified DevOps Practitioner
• Certified DevSecOps Practitioner
• Certified DevOps Leadership

Further information can be found at DevOps Information.