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, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, Behavior-Driven Development, CI/CD, Code Review, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.8K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
KodeKloud
DevOps Mastery
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Ansible, Linux, Linux Commands, GitHub, Microservices, CI/CD, Containerization, Version Control, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, Systems Administration, DevOps, Computational Logic
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
IBM
IBM DevOps and Software Engineering
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), OpenShift, Kubernetes, Agile Methodology, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, GitHub, DevOps, Agile Project Management, Flask (Web Framework), Software Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Monitoring, Jupyter, 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: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), OpenShift, Kubernetes, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Project Management, Microservices, Istio, Test Case, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Build toward a degree
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
7.4K reviews
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
IBM
DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, DevOps, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, User Story, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Public Cloud, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Behavior-Driven Development
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
13K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Packt
DevOps Complete Course
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, CI/CD, Kubernetes, GitHub, Version Control, Apache Maven, Prometheus (Software), Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Grafana, DevOps, System Monitoring, Continuous Integration, YAML, Development Environment, Microservices, Software Configuration Management
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Status: New
Amazon Web Services
DevOps and AI on AWS
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, AWS CloudFormation, Generative AI, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, DevOps, Devops Tools, DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Back-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Code Review, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Data Analysis
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Microsoft Azure, DevOps
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
615 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, Technical Support and Services
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Containerization, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Culture Transformation, Event Monitoring, Service Level
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
54K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Duke University
DevOps, DataOps, MLOps
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Technologies, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Data Science, Machine Learning, DevOps, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI Agents, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Big Data, Continuous Delivery, GitHub
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
IBM
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, DevOps, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Jenkins, OpenShift, Software Development Tools, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), YAML, Automation, GitHub
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months