How do I choose the right DevOps course for my goals?

Start by identifying whether you’re aiming to enter DevOps from IT or development, build CI/CD pipelines, work with cloud infrastructure, or prepare for a DevOps engineer role. For a full beginner-to-job-ready path, try the IBM Applied DevOps Engineering Professional Certificate . Want to build CI/CD pipelines or learn containers? Explore Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment by Edureka. Interested in the cloud side of DevOps? Try Google Cloud DevOps and SRE .

Which DevOps course should I start with as a beginner?

These beginner-friendly options help you understand DevOps culture, practices, and foundational tools—no prior experience required: Introduction to DevOps by IBM – Covers principles like automation, collaboration, and continuous delivery. Continuous Delivery & DevOps – A short course introducing the roles and delivery pipeline improvements. Amazon DevOps Guru Getting Started – Beginner-friendly with practical projects using cloud-native DevOps tools.

What’s the difference between a DevOps course, Specialization, and Professional Certificate?

A course focuses on a single tool or concept—like Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps . A Specialization includes several related courses that build on each other—such as Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization . A Professional Certificate prepares you for a DevOps role with career-aligned skills, hands-on labs, and projects—like the IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Certificate , which covers Agile, containers, microservices, and CI/CD.

Can I take free DevOps courses on Coursera?

Yes. You can start learning DevOps on Coursera for free in two ways: Preview the first module of many DevOps courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available). Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in DevOps, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

What will I learn in a DevOps course?

You’ll learn how to integrate development and operations teams using Agile practices , automate workflows with tools like Jenkins and Kubernetes , monitor and troubleshoot applications, and apply best practices for security and compliance in DevOps environments.

Do I need a technical background to start learning DevOps?

Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses start with foundational DevOps concepts, though familiarity with coding or IT basics can be helpful. Advanced courses and specializations dive deeper into cloud infrastructure , scripting, and automation .

Can Coursera’s DevOps courses help me get a job in the field?

Yes. DevOps skills are in high demand for roles in cloud computing , software engineering , and IT operations. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, develop a portfolio of automated workflows, and earn certificates to show your expertise.

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Duke University
DevOps, DataOps, MLOps
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, Rust (Programming Language), DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Application Frameworks, Docker (Software), Generative AI Agents, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
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Whizlabs
Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, Authentications, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, DevOps, Security Controls, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Version Control, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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LearnQuest
Advanced Kubernetes
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Prometheus (Software), Package and Software Management, YAML, Network Security, Network Performance Management, System Monitoring, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)
3.8
Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Duke University
MLOps | Machine Learning Operations
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Application Deployment, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
485 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Packt
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Continuous Integration, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, IT Automation, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Service Level Agreement, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DevOps, Disaster Recovery
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
7.2K reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Board Infinity
Advanced Spring Boot Development
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Gateway, Java Programming, Continuous Deployment, Java, JUnit, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Snowflake
Advanced Data Engineering with Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Containerization, Microservices, ASP.NET, DevOps, .NET Framework, CI/CD, Software Development, Software Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Application Deployment, Web Services, Web Applications
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Packt
DevOps Project - 2022: CI/CD with Jenkins Ansible Kubernetes
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Apache Maven, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, YAML, Git (Version Control System)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Packt
YAML Fundamentals for DevOps, Cloud and IaC Engineers
Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), JSON, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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LearnQuest
Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks