Foundations Certificate in DevOps | Ransford Global
Foundations Certificate · 3-Day Intensive

Master DevOps – From Zero to Hero

Learn the essential DevOps tools and practices: version control (Git), CI/CD (Jenkins), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), configuration management (Ansible), and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana).

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Self‑paced
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Automate, Scale, and Deliver Faster with DevOps

DevOps is the #1 methodology for modern software delivery – used by Amazon, Netflix, Google, and millions of tech professionals worldwide. DevOps engineers earn $100k–$150k+ annually.

✓ Automate everything ✓ Continuous delivery ✓ Faster deployments ✓ Industry‑standard tools ✓ High demand globally

What You Will Learn

DevOps culture & lifecycle
Version control with Git & GitHub
CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins
Containerization with Docker
Container orchestration with Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Configuration management with Ansible
Monitoring with Prometheus & Grafana
Build a complete CI/CD pipeline project
Day 1: DevOps Fundamentals & Version Control (Git)

Focus areas: DevOps culture, SDLC automation, Git basics (init, add, commit, push, pull, branching, merging), GitHub collaboration.

Git & GitHub Tutorial

Initialize repositories, stage changes, commit, push, pull, create branches, merge, and collaborate.

GitHub Actions (Optional)

Automate workflows directly from GitHub repositories.

Day 1 Assignment: Git Repository & Collaboration

Create a GitHub repository. Initialize a local Git repository, create a README file, make at least 3 commits, create a branch named "feature", make changes on that branch, and merge it back to main. Push everything to GitHub and share your repository link.

Day 2: CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins) & Configuration Management (Ansible)

Focus areas: Jenkins installation, freestyle pipelines, declarative pipelines, CI/CD automation, Ansible playbooks, inventory, modules, and automation.

Jenkins & Ansible Overview

Self‑study resources: Refer to official Jenkins and Ansible documentation. Focus on creating freestyle pipelines and writing basic playbooks.

Day 2 Assignment: CI/CD Pipeline & Ansible Automation

Install Jenkins locally or use a cloud instance. Create a freestyle job that pulls a GitHub repository, runs a build step (echo "Building..."), and archives artifacts. Also, write an Ansible playbook that installs nginx on an Ubuntu server (local VM or cloud). Submit Jenkins job screenshots and the Ansible playbook.

Day 3: Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform) & Monitoring

Focus areas: Docker images, containers, Dockerfile, Docker Compose; Kubernetes pods, deployments, services; Infrastructure as Code with Terraform; Monitoring concepts (Prometheus, Grafana).

Docker Full Tutorial

Install Docker, run containers, build custom images with Dockerfile, use Docker Compose for multi‑container apps.

Kubernetes Full Course (4 hours)

Kubernetes architecture, pods, deployments, services, config maps, secrets, and Minikube setup.

Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Write Terraform configurations, provision AWS/Azure resources, manage state, and modules.

Day 3 Assignment: Containerized Application & Monitoring

Write a Dockerfile to containerize a simple Python/Node.js web app. Run the container locally. Create a Kubernetes deployment YAML for the same app and deploy it using Minikube. Write a Terraform script to provision an EC2 instance (or any cloud resource). Implement basic monitoring (e.g., using Prometheus and Grafana – self‑study). Submit all configuration files (.dockerfile, .yaml, .tf).

Final Capstone Project — Build a Complete CI/CD Pipeline & Deploy to Kubernetes

Combine all DevOps tools learned during the 3 days into a complete automation pipeline:

  • Application: A simple web application (Node.js, Python Flask, or static HTML) stored in a GitHub repository.
  • CI/CD Pipeline: Use Jenkins to automatically build, test, containerize (Docker), and push to a container registry (Docker Hub).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Provision a Kubernetes cluster (Minikube or cloud) using Terraform.
  • Configuration Management: Use Ansible to configure the cluster nodes (optional but recommended).
  • Deployment: Deploy the containerized application to Kubernetes using Kubernetes manifests.
  • Monitoring: Set up Prometheus to collect metrics and Grafana to visualize application performance.

Submit all code, configuration files (Jenkinsfile, Dockerfile, Kubernetes YAMLs, Terraform scripts, Ansible playbooks), and a brief project report to receive the Foundations Certificate (FC) in DevOps.

Perfect for Developers, System Admins & IT Professionals

No prior DevOps experience required – basic Linux and programming knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

Software Developers

Automate builds, tests, and deployments to production faster.

System Administrators

Transition to modern DevOps practices and tools.

Cloud Engineers

Manage cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code.

Students & Graduates

Add high‑demand DevOps skills to your CV.

IT Professionals

Increase your value with end‑to‑end automation skills.

Career Switchers

Enter one of the highest‑paying fields in tech.

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