DevOps Leader Certification Course

• Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.  

• Interest in DevOps: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in learning DevOps Skills. 

• Lead Cultural Transformation: Develop skills to foster a collaborative culture, breaking down silos and aligning teams with DevOps principles for organisational success. 

• Drive Strategic DevOps Initiatives: Gain expertise in implementing and scaling DevOps practices that deliver measurable value and align with business objectives. 

• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Learn to bridge gaps between IT and business teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient delivery of projects. 

• Promote Continuous Improvement: Cultivate an environment of innovation and agility by driving continuous feedback and improvement across processes, tools, and team performance 

This course is ideal for professionals aiming to lead DevOps initiatives, enhance collaboration, and drive organisational transformation through innovative and agile practices.

• IT Managers
• DevOps Engineers
• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Software Development Managers
• Quality Assurance Leads
• Agile Coaches 

Module 1: DevOps and Transformational Leadership 

• Current Definitions of DevOps 

• Benefits of DevOps 

• Transformational Leadership 

• Soft Skills 

• The Golden Circle 

• Lean Strategic Change Canvas 
   

Module 2: Unlearning Behaviours 

• Psychology and Neuroscience  

• Psychological Safety  

• Mindset and Mental Models  

• Cognitive Bias  

• Bateson Stakeholder Map  

• Training from the Back of the Room  

• DevOps and Existing Systems 
   

Module 3: Becoming a DevOps Organisation 

• Where to Start? 

• How DevOps Differs? 

• MVP 

• The Customer 

• DevOps Kaisen 

• Building Safety In 

• Helping People Participate 
   

Module 4: Measure to Learn 

• Value Stream Mapping 

• Current State 

• Touch Time/Wait Time 

• Value Added Activities 

• % Rework/Complete and Accurate 

• Using Metrics to Guide Improvement 

• Measure to Target 
   

Module 5: Measure to Improve 

• Improvement Kata 

• Experimentation 

• Improvement Opportunities 

• Future Value Stream Mapping 
   

Module 6: Target Operating Models & Organisational Designs 

• TOM’s and OD’s 

• Conway’s Law 

• Desired Outcomes 

• DevOps Principles and Practices 

• Scaled Agile Models 

• Teal Organisations 
   

Module 7: Articulating and Socialising Vision 

• Performance Management 

• Beyond Budgeting 

• Empowering People 

• Wilber’s Quadrants 

• Karpman Drama Triangle 

• Types of Change Leader 

• Storytelling 
   

Module 8: Maintaining Energy and Momentum 

• Revolution, Transformation or Evolution 

• Business Case for DevOps 

• Culture and Climate 

• Technology and the Stock Market 

• Fourth Industrial Revolution 

• A High-Trust Culture 

• Dynamic Learning Organisations 

• Kolb’s Learning Styles 

• Shared Goals