DevOps & Automation Career Track

DevOps Career Track | Cloud Technology Experts
DevOps & Automation Track Zero-to-DevOps Engineer

Become a DevOps & Automation Engineer

Learn how to automate builds, tests, deployments, and infrastructure using modern DevOps tools. This track turns beginners into job-ready DevOps & Cloud Automation engineers with real projects.

Great next step after Cloud or IT Support
5–6 months · Live & project-based
DevOps engineers collaborating around CI/CD pipelines
CI/CD in Action Build pipelines that test, package, and deploy applications automatically. Hands-On DevOps
Program Overview

From Fundamentals to Real DevOps Pipelines

The DevOps & Automation Career Track at Cloud Technology Experts is where your Cloud and Linux knowledge turns into real automation skills.

You’ll learn how to use Git, CI/CD platforms, containers, Kubernetes basics, and Infrastructure as Code to build reliable delivery pipelines and modern infrastructure.

This track prepares you for roles such as:

  • Junior DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud & DevOps Engineer
  • Platform / Automation Engineer

5–6 mo

Typical Duration

100% Live

Instructor-Led

10–15 hrs

Per Week

Project-Based

Real Pipelines
Who This Program Is For

For Builders Who Love Automation & Systems

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Cloud & IT Practitioners

You have some IT or cloud background and want to move into DevOps and automation.

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Career Changers

You’re transitioning from another technical or analytical role and want a high-impact DevOps career.

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Developers

You’re a software developer who wants to own the pipeline and infrastructure side of delivery.

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Global Learners

You’re ready to work through live classes and hands-on labs from anywhere in the world.

By the End of the Track

You Will Be Able To…

  • Use Git and Git branching workflows for team-based development.
  • Write Bash scripts (and simple Python where needed) to automate routine tasks.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines that run tests, build artifacts, and deploy automatically.
  • Containerize applications with Docker and understand core Kubernetes concepts.
  • Use Infrastructure as Code to provision and update environments safely.
  • Monitor pipelines and applications, and respond to failures effectively.
Program Structure

DevOps & Automation Track Curriculum

The curriculum starts with Linux, Git, and scripting fundamentals, then moves into CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes basics, and Infrastructure as Code, ending with a real pipeline project.

Module 1
Linux, Shell & Git Foundations
  • Linux recap for DevOps: services, processes, permissions
  • Command line productivity & shell navigation
  • Git basics, branching, merging & pull requests
Module 2
Scripting & Automation Fundamentals
  • Bash scripting for routine tasks & automation
  • Intro to Python for DevOps (optional/essentials)
  • Working with APIs, CLI tools, and JSON/YAML configs
Module 3
CI/CD Concepts & Pipelines
  • What is CI/CD and why it matters
  • Build pipelines with GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins (choose stack)
  • Automated testing, artifact storage & deployment triggers
Module 4
Containers & Docker
  • Container fundamentals and images vs. containers
  • Dockerfiles, multi-stage builds & registries
  • Running and debugging containerized applications
Module 5
Kubernetes Basics for DevOps
  • Core concepts: Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps
  • Using kubectl, YAML manifests & namespaces
  • Rolling updates and basic troubleshooting
Module 6
Infrastructure as Code & Observability
  • IaC with Terraform (or similar): providers, resources, state
  • Provisioning cloud infrastructure for pipelines
  • Monitoring builds & applications; logs & alerts
Capstone Project
End-to-End CI/CD Pipeline for a Cloud Application

Build a full CI/CD pipeline that takes a simple application from source code to production: containerize it with Docker, provision infrastructure with IaC, deploy to a cloud environment, and set up basic monitoring. Document your pipeline and present it as a portfolio project.

DevOps CI/CD pipeline diagram
🤖 AI-Boosted DevOps

Use AI to Design Pipelines & Troubleshoot Faster

We integrate AI into the DevOps & Automation track so you learn how to use it as a productivity multiplier — not a crutch.

  • Generate starter CI/CD YAML files and refine them together in class.
  • Ask AI to explain pipeline errors and suggest fixes.
  • Create draft Terraform modules, scripts, and documentation.
  • Brainstorm pipeline improvements and reliability patterns.

“Coming from a teaching background, I worried I wouldn’t understand the technical content. But the Zero-to-Hero DevOps program broke everything down step-by-step. The projects helped me build a real portfolio, and I transitioned into a junior DevOps position.”

— Thomas M., Junior DevOps Engineer (Career Change)
Students collaborating on DevOps pipelines
Instructor teaching DevOps tools in a lab
Admissions

Requirements & Next Steps

This track is ideal for students who already have some technical exposure (Cloud, IT Support, basic programming) and are ready to take on more advanced automation work.

  • Basic Linux and networking knowledge (or completion of Cloud Track)
  • Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language is a plus
  • Reliable internet and a laptop/desktop
  • Ability to dedicate 10–15 hours per week

Eligible students may qualify for scholarships or donor-funded seats through our Free Training & Scholarships offerings.

FAQ

Common Questions

Can I join without Cloud experience?

We recommend some basic cloud or Linux experience first. Many students complete the Cloud Career Track and then join DevOps & Automation.

Do we work with real DevOps tools?

Yes. You’ll get hands-on with Git, a CI/CD platform (such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI), Docker, Kubernetes basics, and Infrastructure as Code.

Will this help me get a DevOps job?

This track is designed to give you the practical skills and portfolio projects that junior DevOps roles expect. You’ll still need to apply and interview, but you won’t be guessing what to learn.

Ready to Build Real Pipelines?

Apply for the DevOps & Automation Track today and start building the skills companies are hiring for in modern cloud environments.

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