What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will have a foundational knowledge of DevOps, Cloud, Agile and Scrum, enabling you to either start developing further technical skills to become a DevOps practitioner, or become more effective in working with teams that employ DevOps practices.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations Specialization

IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations Specialization

Instructors: John Rofrano

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(1,292 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

DevOps essential characteristics including culture, behavior, practices, tools, methodologies, technologies and metrics.
Core concepts of Cloud Computing, including its benefits, models, use cases, platforms, services, resources and opportunities.
Agile practices of small batches, minimum viable products, pair programming, behavior- and test-driven development.
Scrum methodologies to create a product backlog, write user stories, use the sprint planning process, and measure performance.

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Specialization - 3 course series

DevOps is more than just a fusion of development and operations. It is the cultural change that organizations everywhere are adopting to become more agile and innovate at scale. It makes it easier to deliver software and services at the speed the market demands.

This specialization will equip you with a foundational understanding of DevOps, Cloud Computing, Agile, and Scrum and their transformational impact on businesses and approaches to software engineering

You will learn about the DevOps culture and its benefits, Cloud Computing fundamentals, the Agile philosophy, and Scrum methodology. You will familiarize yourself with the skills, technology, tools, processes, practices, and metrics to become a successful DevOps practitioner.

This specialization is suitable for both technical audiences - who want to either upskill with DevOps or start a career in this in-demand domain to become DevOps Engineers, Software Engineers, Application Developers, SREs, Cloud Specialists, etc., as well less technical audiences - including managers, executives, product managers, and project managers.

Applied Learning Project

The projects in these courses do not involve any coding and are designed for you to apply and demonstrate your grounding in DevOps and its principles.

You will:

examine a business case study and make your recommendations for transforming the organization to adopt DevOps;
create a cloud account and provision a service on cloud; and
develop an Agile plan with ZenHub by writing user stories, and simulating a Scrum sprint.

Introduction to DevOps

Course 19 hours

What you'll learn

The essential characteristics of DevOps including building a culture of shared responsibility, transparency, and embracing failure.
The importance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, Test Driven Development, Behavior Driven Development.
Essential DevOps concepts: software engineering practices, cloud native microservices, automated continuous deployments, and building resilient code.
The organizational impact of DevOps, including breaking down silos, working in cross functional teams, and sharing responsibilities.

Skills you'll gain

DevOps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Team Oriented, Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Microservices, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Accountability, Agile Methodology, and Scrum (Software Development)

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Course 212 hours

What you'll learn

Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the business case for cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud
Describe the cloud service models- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud deployment models- Public, Private, Hybrid; explain cloud infrastructure components
Explain emerging Cloud related trends including HybridMulticloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application Modernization
List and describe services of popular cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Technical Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, and Cloud Development

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

Course 311 hours

What you'll learn

Adopt the 5 practices of Agile, a subset of DevOps: small batches, minimum viable product, pair programming, behavior- and test-driven development.
Write good user stories, estimate and assign story points and track stories using a kanban board. Incorporate Scrum artifacts, events, and benefits.
Create and refine a product backlog using the sprint planning process. Produce potentially shippable product increments with every iteration.
Create burndown charts to forecast the ability to meet a sprint goal. Use metrics to enhance performance, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Skills you'll gain

Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Metric, User Story, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Agile Software Development, Estimation, Agile Project Management, Prioritization, Workflow Management, and Performance Measurement