Cloud and DevOps basics: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–2
   Linux and the shell

   Files, permissions, processes and scripting basics.

2. Weeks 3–4
   Git and collaboration

   Branches, pull requests and resolving conflicts.

3. Weeks 5–6
   Networking basics

   IP, DNS, ports and HTTP.

4. Weeks 7–8
   Containers

   Images, containers and running an app in Docker.

5. Weeks 9–10
   Cloud platform core services

   Compute, storage, identity and networking.

6. Weeks 11–12
   CI/CD pipelines

   Automated tests and automated deploys.

7. Weeks 13–14
   Infrastructure as code

   Describing servers in files that can be reviewed.

8. Weeks 15–16
   Monitoring and project

   Logs, alerts and a deployed project.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Developers, students and IT staff who want to understand deployment. You should be comfortable with at least one programming language.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see Software classes.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What Cloud and DevOps basics costs

Advanced level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

Try before you decide

• Technology lessons