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.

Best DevOps Courses & Certificates Online [2025]

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Status: Free Trial
IBM
Introduction to DevOps
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.8K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
IBM
IBM DevOps and Software Engineering
Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
Build toward a degree
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
61K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
IBM
IBM Applied DevOps Engineering
Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Kubernetes, Agile Software Development, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Containerization, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology
Build toward a degree
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
7.3K reviews
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
IBM
DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
13K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
KodeKloud
DevOps Mastery
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Version Control, Ansible, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Devops Tools, GitHub, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), General Networking, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, DevOps, Python Programming
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
179 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Safety Culture, Event Monitoring, Culture Transformation
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
54K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Status: Free Trial
Packt
DevOps Complete Course
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Artifactory, Docker (Software), Containerization, Apache Maven, GitHub, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Software Development
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
614 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Amazon Web Services
Amazon DevOps Guru Getting Started
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, DevOps, Application Deployment
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Amazon Web Services
DevOps and AI on AWS
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Generative AI, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Code Review, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Data Analysis
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Virginia
Continuous Delivery & DevOps
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, IT Infrastructure, Test Automation, Team Oriented, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, System Testing, Software Testing
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
IBM
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
42K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months