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IBM DevOps & Software Engineering Professional Certificate

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BeginnerProfessional Certificate

Jumpstart your DevOps and Software Engineering Career. Master DevOps, Agile, TDD/BDD, CI/CD, Cloud Native, and more with hands-on job-ready skills!

4.6 (9k+ Reviews)

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Computer Science & Information Technology, Linux, Python

Industries

  • Information Technology

Skills You Will Learn

  • Agile Software Development, Computer Programming, Front End Web Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Web Development, Agile, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Infrastructure As Code, Social Coding, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Kanban, Scrum, Software Develpoment, Unit Testing, Bash, Linux Commands, Shell Scripting, Text Processing, Unix Shell, Cloning And Forking, Distributed Version Control Systems, Git, GitHub, Open Source, Data Science, Python, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Flask, Cloud, Cloud Applications, Microservices, OpenShift, Representational State Transfers, Serverless, Behave, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Selenium, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testing, Workflow, Cloud Native, Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Pipelines, Tekton, Cross Site Scripting, DevSecOps, OWASP, Security Practices, SQL Injection, Threat Monitoring, Logging, Monitoring, Observability, Prometheus, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes

Offered By

  • IBM

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • April 24, 2025
About this Professional Certificate
Software engineering professionals, particularly those with DevOps expertise, are in high demand! A recent GitLab report predicts a 122% growth in the demand for DevOps skills over the next five years, making it one of the fastest-growing fields in the workforce. Additionally, according to GlassDoor, the average total pay for a DevOps Engineer in the US is $121,000. There’s never been a better time to embark on a journey to a career in DevOps.

This self-paced certificate program, designed for beginners, will provide you with the essential DevOps concepts and technical skills needed to enhance your software development capabilities. By the end of this program, you’ll be ready for an entry-level role in software engineering within a DevOps-focused organization.

You’ll develop expertise in various DevOps philosophies, fundamentals, and methodologies, including Agile Development, Scrum, Cloud Native Architecture, Behavior and Test-Driven Development (BDD and TDD), and Zero Downtime Deployments. The program also covers data science, cloud computing, programming languages, machine learning, continuous delivery, IBM Cloud, and agile software development for DevOps professionals. 

After completing this professional certificate you’ll be able to: 

  • Program with Python and Linux shell scripts
  • Create projects on GitHub
  • Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
  • Build applications with Microservices
  • Utilize serverless technologies
  • Perform continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
  • Develop test cases
  • Secure your code
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud deployments

The labs and projects in this program are designed to provide you with hands-on, job-ready skills, helping you launch a new career in this high-demand field. This software engineering professional certificate is suitable for those with little to no programming experience and those with or without a college degree.

Courses and Projects in this Professional Certificate

DevOps Fundamentals
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DevOps Fundamentals

Launch your career as a DevOps Professional. In this course you will learn to think, work, structure and measure DevOps. Understand the importance of Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD), Agile, and other essential DevOps concepts.

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Introduction to Cloud
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Introduction to Cloud

This course introduces you to the core concepts of cloud computing. You will gain the foundational knowledge required for understanding cloud computing from both business and practitioner perspectives. You will also learn about cloud adoption and emerging technologies, cloud computing service and deployment models, different types of cloud storage, and emergent cloud trends.

4.6 (7k+ Reviews)

128.01K Enrolled

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Agile Development and Scrum
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Agile Development and Scrum

This course is perfect for anyone looking to start working with Agile and Scrum, especially IT practitioners like software developers, scrum masters, product owners, development managers, project managers, product managers, and executives. Enroll now!

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Software Engineering Fundamentals
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Software Engineering Fundamentals

Build the foundation for a software engineering-related career and become conversant about topics in this in-demand field. Explore fundamental principles, processes, architecture, tools, and stacks. Hear software experts discuss their experiences.

69 Enrolled

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Getting Started with Git and GitHub
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Getting Started with Git and GitHub

Learn the fundamental skills to develop applications collaboratively with the Version Control Systems Git and GitHub. Explore key concepts, including branching and repositories; practice forking, cloning, and merging workflows. Build up your portfolio with a final project.

66 Enrolled

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Linux Overview, Shell Commands and Bash Scripting
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Linux Overview, Shell Commands and Bash Scripting

This course provides an overview of the Linux operating system and covers commonly used shell commands. It teaches you how to write shell scripts in Bash for automating repetitive tasks.

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Python Fundamentals for Beginners
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Python Fundamentals for Beginners

This Python course provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Python for Data Science. Practice through lab exercises, and you'll be ready to create your first Python scripts on your own!

4.8 (14 Reviews)

146 Enrolled

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AI Applications with Python and Flask
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AI Applications with Python and Flask

This mini-course introduces you to the process for unit testing Python code, including building and running unit tests and packaging the Python application for distribution.

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Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
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Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift

This course introduces the core concepts of Containers and Kubernetes and explains how containers differ from virtual machines. It also covers the importance of containers in cloud computing as well as the emerging ecosystem of related technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Istio and Knative.

4.5 (1k+ Reviews)

36.67K Enrolled

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Microservices and Serverless for Application Developers
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Microservices and Serverless for Application Developers

Learn cloud-native application strategies with microservices and serverless technologies to design, develop, deploy, manage, and secure your applications cloud platforms.

68 Enrolled

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TDD & BDD: Testing Practices for Better Software Quality
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TDD & BDD: Testing Practices for Better Software Quality

This course covers Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD), crucial for creating high-quality applications, reducing bugs, and improving performance.

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CI/CD: Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery
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CI/CD: Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), essential DevOps practices for ensuring code quality. Engage in hands-on labs with real-world tools to master your CI/CD skills.

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Security for Software Engineers
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Security for Software Engineers

Master DevSecOps practices and learn to build secure software. Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in applications to prevent data breaches and leaks.

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Monitoring & Observability
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Monitoring & Observability

Master Monitoring & Observability, the essential skills for Developers and DevOps pros. This course offers a thorough overview and hands-on training in logging, monitoring, and observability for your applications.

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Capstone Project: DevOps and Software Engineering
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Capstone Project: DevOps and Software Engineering

Demonstrate your DevOps expertise through a real-world inspired, hands-on project. Develop and deploy an application using CI/CD and DevOps tools, creating a valuable addition to your portfolio.

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