This course is part of the DevOps Engineering ExpertTrack
DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git
Build in-demand DevOps and version control skills through exercises that prepare you for real-world software development.
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DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git
Master DevOps fundamentals and modern software development practices
DevOps has transformed the way organisations build, test, and deliver software, enabling faster releases, greater collaboration, and more reliable applications. Understanding DevOps principles and version control is essential for anyone starting a career in modern software development.
On this three-week course, you’ll explore the foundations of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps culture, and the practices that support continuous delivery. You’ll learn how Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and collaborative workflows help development and operations teams deliver software more efficiently.
By combining theory with practical exercises, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to work within modern DevOps environments.
Explore Git and version control for collaborative development
Version control is at the heart of every successful software project. This course introduces you to Git, the industry-standard version control system used by developers around the world.
As your skills progress, you’ll explore advanced Git techniques, preparing you to collaborate confidently within professional development teams.
Learn GitHub Actions for DevOps workflows
You’ll explore the key stages of the DevOps lifecycle and complete hands-on exercises to integrate Git into DevOps workflows using GitHub Actions. This will help you understand how automation streamlines development, testing, and deployment while improving collaboration.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in DevOps, Git, and version control, as well as practical skills that prepare you for more advanced cloud, automation, and software engineering technologies.
Syllabus
Week 1
Build Your DevOps Foundation
Explore SDLC and DevOps Culture
Learn the fundamentals of software development stages, common methodologies, and the cultural changes that make DevOps effective.
Map the DevOps Lifecycle
Connect DevOps practices with planning, coding, building, testing, releasing, deploying, operating, and monitoring.
Week 2
Navigate DevOps Adoption and Pipeline Stages
Move from DevOps Concepts to Adoption
Learn the principles behind DevOps adoption, including the CAMS model, common challenges, and real-team practices.
Learn Core DevOps Pipeline Stages
Understand how version control, continuous integration, testing, deployment, and containerisation support automated delivery.
Connect Configuration, Monitoring and Delivery
Examine configuration management, continuous monitoring, delivery pipelines, microservices, and cloud-based DevOps practices.
Week 3
Apply Git and Version Control Practices
Build a Foundation in Version Control and Git
Learn the purpose of version control, the types of version control systems, and the core components and working of Git.
Configure and Manage Git Repositories
Configure Git, work with local and remote repositories, and apply secure authentication and repository management practices.
Apply Branching, Merging, and GitHub Actions
Create and manage branches, apply merge strategies, resolve conflicts, and connect Git with GitHub Actions and pull requests.
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- Complete each course and pass assessments.
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- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explain SDLC, DevOps culture, lifecycle stages, and adoption principles.
- Assess how core DevOps pipeline stages support continuous delivery.
- Create and manage secure local and remote Git repositories.
- Develop effective Git branching, merging, and repository management practices.
- Design GitFlow and GitHub Actions-based collaboration processes.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for beginners, including students, technology enthusiasts, and professionals who want to understand modern software development practices and DevOps fundamentals.
It is also suitable for developers and IT professionals looking to transition from traditional development approaches to collaborative, version-controlled workflows.
No prior DevOps experience is required, but basic familiarity with programming concepts will be helpful.
The course is ideal for learners starting their journey in DevOps and aiming to build a strong foundation in Git and software delivery practices.
What software or tools do you need?
Git and GitHub
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
Edureka
Edureka is a global online learning platform offering industry-focused training in emerging technologies such as Cloud, AI, GenAI, Data Science, DevOps, and Cybersecurity, helping professionals upskill and advance their careers.
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