BCS Foundation Certificate in DevOps - Virtual Classroom

How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?

We have found our Virtual Classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

•    Attend all class days and complete all assignments
•    Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom training
•    Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Is the BCS Foundation Certificate in DevOps course suitable for me? 

This training course is suitable for individuals who are currently involved in or responsible for implementing the DevOps process in their organisation, in a role such as a DevOps evangelist; automation architect; cloud infrastructure engineer; software developer; software tester; security engineer; database administrator and product owners.

What jobs can I apply for after my BCS Foundation Certificate in DevOps training?

We typically find that our DevOps graduates go on to work in the following job roles:

•    Software Tester - £33k
•    DevOps Evangelist - £48K
•    Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - £50k
•    Software Developer - £50k
•    Database Administrator - £50k
•    Security Engineer - £60k
•    Automation Architect - £97K

(Source: JobsInIT)

BCS Foundation Certificate in DevOps Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and some basic application of the following aspects of DevOps:

•    Origins
•    Benefits
•    Culture and Teams
•    Automation
•    Lean
•    Measurement
•    Sharing
•    Common Roles
•    Practices and Techniques
•    Methods and Approaches for Teams

Introducing DevOps 5%

•    Understand the traditional IT challenges that exist.
•    The history of DevOps and associated key events.
•    Understand what is involved when an organisation embarks on an Agile and DevOps transformation journey.
•    Business case justification for a DevOps transformation. 

Benefits of DevOps 10% 

•    Learn the various Agile practices that compliment a DevOps way of working.
•    Understand why an organisation should focus on products and services and how DevOps allows the benefits of these to thrive.
•    Understand why autonomous teamwork is vital for DevOps to be successful, relying on teams to deliver sustainable value.
•    Understand the CALMS model and the impact it has on a DevOps transformation.

Culture 15%

•    Understand the various models that explain how teams operate differently.
•    Explain that team agility is a mindset
•    Explain why cross-functional teams are mandatory to allow for commitment-based delivery and fully autonomous teams.
•    Understand the key differences between motivators and de-motivators.
•    Explain the differences between servant leadership and traditional management techniques.

Automation 15%

•    Explain what Continuous Integration (CI) is and why it is vital for any organisation looking to reduce their time to market.
•    Improve agility and automation via the application of various environmental management practices and techniques.
•    Understand how to apply critical release management activities, planning, scheduling, and controlling a software build through different stages and environments.

Lean 10%

•    Apply techniques to maximise flow optimisation within a team.
•    Understand why Work In Progress (WIP) is potentially extremely wasteful and apply various techniques to help to limit WIP, allowing for a better workflow.
•    Know the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and recall basic constraint management practices.
•    Explain the 8 Types of Waste according to Lean guidelines.

Measurement 10%

•    Understand how product goals should be clearly aligned with business goals, to ensure that value is being added.
•    Understand the different metrics that can be used to determine a successful delivery.
•    Understand the different metrics that can be used to ensure the business operations are working effectively.
•    Understand how captured metrics may be analysed to ensure that feedback is used appropriately and efficiently.
•    Explain the differences between Lead Time and Cycle Time. 

Sharing 10% 

•    Explain why collaboration is vital for DevOps success and what can be done to ensure that collaboration remains consistent throughout a product delivery.
•    Explain the reasons for implementing feedback.
•    Explain the benefits of visualising aspects such as work, workflow, and blockers.
•    Understand why the Business and IT teams must work together daily, to ensure goals are aligned.
•    Understand why high performing teams are always looking for opportunities to cross learn.

Common DevOps Roles 5%

•  Understand the key duties and responsibilities of the following distinct roes within a DevOps team.

Common DevOps Practices and Techniques 10% 

•    Explain the practices of both Continuous Integration (CI) and Testing and Deployment.
•    Explain that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the process of managing and provisioning data centres.
•    Explain the importance of Test Driven Development (TDD).
•    Understand the various tools that can be used to ensure effective production monitoring.
•    Understand the key differences between public, private and hybrid cloud technologies.

Relevant Methods and Approaches for DevOps Teams 10%

•    Explain what DevOps topologies and Target Operating Models (TOM) are.
•    Explain what scrum development delivery is and why this Agile development framework works for delivery teams within a DevOps-focused organisation.
•    Explain how Kanban workflow can be used to identify bottlenecks and improve delivery process.
•    Understand that transformational leadership is required at all levels of the organisation.
•    Explain what full stack engineering is and understand the benefits of building delivery teams consisting of full stack engineers.
•    Understand how collective ownership can form strong teams with focused, shared goals. 

BCS Foundation Certificate in DevOps Exam Details

Exam Type - Multiple-choice.

Duration - 60-mins.

Supervised - Yes.

Open book - No.

Pass mark - 26/40 (65%).