DevOps Foundations

Starts 12 October 2026•8 weeks

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Overview

About this programme

Ship and run software the modern way. DevOps Foundations covers Linux, cloud fundamentals, Docker, and CI/CD — ending with a project where you containerise an app and deploy it through an automated pipeline.

Curriculum

Programme structure

Prerequisites

Comfort using a computer; some prior programming exposure helps but isn't required. A laptop able to run Docker, plus an internet connection. (Kubernetes and monitoring/observability are covered in the full program.)

What you'll learn

Navigate and operate a Linux system from the command line
Explain core networking and cloud computing concepts
Use essential AWS services for compute, storage, and access
Containerise an application with Docker
Build a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
Provision basic infrastructure as code with Terraform
Deploy a containerised application to the cloud through an automated pipeline

7 modules

Master the fundamental tool that every professional developer uses daily. Learn to track changes, collaborate with others, and manage your code like a pro from the very beginning of your development journey.
- Understand version control concepts and why Git is essential for modern software development
- Use GitHub effectively for remote repositories, collaboration, and showcasing your work to potential employers
- Master Git basics including repositories, commits, branches, and merging for effective code management.
You'll build: a version-controlled project on GitHub, with branches, pull requests and a history an employer can read

Module 1: Version control with Git and Github

Master the fundamental tool that every professional developer uses daily. Learn to track changes, collaborate with others, and manage your code like a pro from the very beginning of your development journey.

Understand version control concepts and why Git is essential for modern software development
Use GitHub effectively for remote repositories, collaboration, and showcasing your work to potential employers
Master Git basics including repositories, commits, branches, and merging for effective code management.

You'll build: a version-controlled project on GitHub, with branches, pull requests and a history an employer can read