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Training: From Zero→Hero
New Cohort · Zero→Hero

7‑Week DevOps Bootcamp

Learn DevOps by shipping a fully automated pipeline: Git → Jenkins → Docker → Kubernetes → Terraform → Observability with security, scaling, and cloud migration. Strict, hands‑on, no‑homework: everything happens live in class.

Cadence4 days/week4 hrs/day · 112 hrs total
CapstoneRelease v1.0.0Recorded 5‑min demo
PipelineOne‑click DeployJenkins → K8s (Helm)
OutcomesRunbook + DiagramInterview prep

Toolchain you’ll master

Git & GitHub Jenkins (Jenkinsfile) Docker (multi‑stage) Terraform Ansible Kubernetes (kind/EKS) Helm Prometheus Grafana ELK / OpenSearch Trivy & tfsec Vault / SOPS k6 Load HPA Autoscaling Chaos Experiments GitHub Actions (bonus)

End‑to‑end CI/CD with security scans, infra as code, observability dashboards, and cloud delivery.

Who is this for?

Beginners and engineers pivoting to DevOps/SRE who want job‑ready skills through real pipelines and production habits.

  • Basic Git & CLI comfort
  • Some scripting (Bash/Python) is a plus
  • Desire to automate everything

Outcomes

  • Fully automated CI → CD pipeline (Jenkinsfile)
  • Docker images → Helm releases on K8s
  • Terraform + Ansible one‑click Dev deploy
  • Prometheus/Grafana monitoring with alerts
  • Centralized logging in ELK/OpenSearch
  • Security gates: Trivy/tfsec, secrets via Vault/SOPS
  • HPA scaling & load tests (k6)

Curriculum at a Glance (7 Weeks)

Week 1 — Foundations & Git

  • DevOps culture (CALMS, 3 Ways, DORA)
  • Git essentials, PR etiquette, conflict resolution
  • Spin up Jenkins in Docker; first build

Week 2 — Continuous Integration

  • Jenkinsfile + Blue Ocean
  • Unit tests → red/green pipeline
  • Artifact storage & chat notifications
  • Intro Docker; multi‑stage image build

Week 3 — CD & Infrastructure as Code

  • Blue/Green, Canary, Rolling strategies
  • Terraform 101 → Dev VM
  • Ansible playbooks deploy app
  • Wire Jenkins → Terraform → Ansible (one‑click)

Week 4 — Kubernetes

  • kind cluster; Deployments & Services
  • Zero‑downtime rolling updates
  • Helm chart v0.1.0 and upgrades
  • Image scanning (Trivy) → gated deploy

Week 5 — Observability & Cloud

  • Prometheus + node‑exporter; Grafana dashboards
  • CPU>70% alerts to team chat
  • ELK/OpenSearch centralized logs
  • Migrate to managed K8s (EKS/AKS/GKE) + DNS

Week 6 — DevSecOps & Optimization

  • OWASP, Trivy & tfsec in pipeline
  • Secrets management (Vault/SOPS)
  • Parallel jobs & layer caching; < 10‑min builds
  • k6 load tests + HPA autoscaling

Week 7 — Capstone & Presentation

  • Semantic versioning; automated changelogs
  • Chaos experiments (pod‑delete)
  • Mock interview & whiteboard defense
  • Final demo + retrospective + cert roadmap

Capstone — One‑Click Delivery

Push to main triggers build → test → scan → package → Helm deploy to Kubernetes with dashboards, alerts, and runbooks.

Jenkinsfile Terraform Modules Ansible Playbooks Helm Charts Prom+Grafana ELK Logs

Daily Flow (4 hrs)

  • Kick‑off & goal (15m)
  • Concepts + live demo (90m)
  • Break (15m)
  • Guided lab/project (90m)
  • Debrief & verification (30m)

No homework — everything happens live to ensure mastery.

Upcoming Cohort

Duration: 7 weeks · Schedule: 4 days/week × 4 hrs/day (Evenings, America/Chicago)
Exact start date/time will be finalized with the batch.

Format: Live online, recordings provided. Strict daily labs. Weekly milestones.

Tuition

$ 300per seat

Early‑bird and group pricing available. Limited seats to maintain quality.

Speak to admissions for EMI plans & scholarships.

Admissions & Placement Support

  • Pre‑work + baseline assessment
  • 1:1 resume + LinkedIn revamp
  • Interview prep & mock panels
  • Portfolio review and live demo coaching

Ready to ship DevOps?

Apply now to reserve your seat. Include your background and goals—expect a short call to confirm fit.

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