Fundamentals of DevSecOps and SRE for Software Engineers Self-Paced Online Training with Certification Exam. – New Course Offer

Course Description

This course Fundamentals of DevSecOps and SRE for Software Engineers provides software engineers with a comprehensive foundation in DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), focusing on how modern software systems are designed, delivered, secured, governed, and operated as integrated, end-to-end value streams.

The course emphasizes Continuous Reliability, Security, and Governance as core development imperatives rather than downstream concerns. It introduces foundational frameworks including the Three Ways of DevOps, CALMS, the Nine Pillars of DevOps, and
emerging concepts such as the Nine Pillars of SRE, Platform Engineering, and Value Stream Management (VSM).

Learners will explore how pipelines, toolchains, infrastructure as code, and orchestration systems enable continuous delivery, while also understanding the critical role of observability, AIOps, and AI-driven insights. The course highlights how AI is influencing
DevOps and SRE practices, including its benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations, grounded in principles of respect and trust.

Transformation is addressed through structured approaches such as the Seven Step Transformation Process, along with practical guidance on measuring progress, avoiding pitfalls, and building effective dashboards. Real-world team structures, including Team
Topologies, and case-based learning from both successful and failed transformations provide practical grounding.

By the end of the course, participants will have a strong conceptual model of modern DevOps and SRE practices, an understanding of how to apply them responsibly, and clarity on the human and organizational factors required to sustain high-performing engineering
systems.

Level: Foundation
Duration: ~16 hours
Modules: 8
Assessment: 80-question exam pool (randomized quizzes supported)

Who Should Take This Course:

• Software engineers seeking to understand modern system delivery and operations
• Developers transitioning into DevOps or SRE roles
• Engineering leaders and development leaders
• Product Managers and Project Managers
• QA professionals and Security professionals
• Operations engineers and platform engineers

Pre-requisites:

• Basic understanding of software development concepts
• Familiarity with programming and application lifecycle fundamentals
• No prior DevOps or SRE experience required

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand DevOps and SRE principles, frameworks, and terminology
• Explain how value streams, pipelines, and infrastructure enable delivery and reliability
• Identify appropriate use of automation, orchestration, and AI in engineering systems
• Recognize transformation approaches, pitfalls, and performance measurement techniques
• Understand the human, cultural, and organizational factors required for success

Syllabus
Module 1: Foundations & Context

• The Three Ways of DevOps
• CALMS framework
• Nine Pillars of DevOps
• Nine Pillars of SRE
• Platform Engineering concepts
• Value Stream Management (VSM) concepts
• Continuous Reliability, Security, and Governance as Development Imperatives

Module 2: Core Concepts & Terminology

• Value Streams and Value Stream Management
• Pipelines and toolchains
• Infrastructure as Code
• DORA metrics

Module 3: Automation, Orchestration, and AI

• Orchestration and automation concepts
• AI impacts and use cases
• Ethics in AI
• Respect and Trust in AI-enabled systems

Module 4: Practices and Engineering Frameworks

• Practices for the Nine Pillars of DevOps
• Practices for the Nine Pillars of SRE
• AIOps and Observability
• Technology blueprints for DevOps and SRE

Module 5: Transformation Approaches

• Seven Step Transformation Process
• Common pitfalls and anti-patterns
• Monitoring progress and performance
• Dashboards and metrics

Module 6: Practical Use Cases

• Team Topologies
• Examples of successful transformations
• Learning from failure

Module 7: Human Factors

• Collaboration and culture
• Leadership and accountability
• Skills development and team dynamics

Module 8: Future Trends and Course Review

• Emerging trends in DevOps and SRE
• Future role of AI and automation
• Course review and synthesis
• Exam preparation

Certification & Exam
This course includes an 80-question pool designed for certification-style assessments aligned to Bloom Levels 1 and 2.