NextBridge in DevOps and Cloud Automation

Course Description

As businesses accelerate cloud adoption, there's high demand for professionals who can automate infrastructure, streamline CI/CD, and manage modern DevOps workflows. Employers actively seek talent skilled in tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform to build scalable and reliable software systems.

In this program, you'll gain job-ready DevOps skills through live instructor-led sessions, self-paced content, hands-on labs, and real-world projects. You’ll begin with Linux for DevOps, Python scripting, and Git for version control. Then, you’ll move on to CI/CD using Jenkins, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and automation through Terraform and Ansible. You’ll also work with Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack for monitoring and log analysis.

Program Snapshot

Intended Audience

• Aspiring DevOps engineers looking to build a comprehensive skill set from scratch
• System administrators aiming to transition into cloud and DevOps roles
• Software developers who want to understand and implement DevOps workflows
• Cloud engineers seeking hands-on experience with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• IT operations professionals looking to automate and modernize infrastructure management
• QA/Test engineers interested in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic programming concepts (helpful but not mandatory)
• General understanding of IT or software development processes

Competencies You’ll Gain

• Proficiency in Linux system administration and command-line operations
• Experience writing Python scripts for automation and task scheduling
• Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative development
• Hands-on knowledge of building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins
• Practical skills in containerizing applications with Docker and orchestrating with Kubernetes
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Terraform
• Capability to automate configuration management with Ansible
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and performance analysis using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the DevOps lifecycle, principles, and automation strategies
• Set up and manage Linux environments for DevOps workflows
• Automate tasks using Python scripting
• Implement version control and collaboration using Git
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Automate configuration management with Ansible
• Monitor system health and application performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack
• Prepare for Microsoft Azure certifications including AZ-900, AZ-204, and AZ-400

Included Topics

• Linux & Scripting for DevOps
• Python for Automation
• Git and Version Control for Teams
• Continuous Integration with Jenkins
• Containerization with Docker
• Kubernetes and Container Orchestration
• Infrastructure Automation with Terraform
• Configuration Management with Ansible
• Monitoring and Observability in DevOps
• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
• AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions

Certifications Available

• The Bridge Diploma
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Council (SSC) certifications
• Prepared to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam
• Prepared to take the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure certification exam
• Prepared to take the AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions certification exam
• The Bridge NextBridge Certificate

Instructor

• XYZ

Career Opportunities and Salary Ranges