AZ-2008: DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices

Build a strong foundation in DevOps. This beginner-friendly, self-paced course introduces the core principles and practices of DevOps, including collaboration, version control with Git and GitHub, continuous integration and delivery, and automation, so teams can ship better software faster and more reliably. It’s ideal for developers, IT professionals and anyone new to DevOps.

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Duration
8 hours
Modules
1 Modules
Course type
Microsoft

Course Overview

This beginner-level learning path introduces the core principles and practices of DevOps using GitHub and Azure. It helps teams improve collaboration, agility, automation, and operational excellence across the application lifecycle. You’ll learn how to plan, develop, deliver, and operate software using modern DevOps tools and methodologies.

Before You Begin

  • Azure subscription for hands-on exercises
  • Basic familiarity with IT concepts and terminology
  • Interest in software development and operations
  • Willingness to explore GitHub and Azure DevOps tools

Key outcomes

  • Explore DevOps Culture Understand DevOps principles and business value.
  • Plan Agile Projects Use GitHub boards for agile planning and tracking.
  • Develop & Deliver Software Apply CI and pipelines for efficient software delivery.
  • Operate with Observability Use platform engineering for monitoring and reliability.

Tools you’ll use

Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions
GitHub CL I
GitHub
Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services

Skills you’ll gain

  • DevOps Lifecycle Understanding
  • Agile Project Planning
  • CI/CD Workflow Implementation
  • Operational Monitoring
  • Process Optimization
  • Shift-Left Testing
  • Shift-Right Testing
  • GitHub Tool Usage

What You’ll Learn

1 module
1Lesson 1: DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices
Module 1: Discover DevOps Module 2: Plan with DevOps Module 3: Develop with DevOps Module 4: Deliver with DevOps Module 5: Operate with DevOps

Certification & Credentials

AZ-2008
Certificate track
8 hours

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?
Beginners interested in DevOps, including developers, administrators, and students.
Do I need coding experience?
No coding is required, but basic IT knowledge is helpful.
What tools are used in the course?
GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud Services are the primary tools.
Is this course hands-on?
Yes, it includes practical labs and exercises using Azure and GitHub.
Can I use this course for certification prep?
It builds foundational knowledge useful for advanced DevOps certifications.
Duration

8 hours

Modules

1 Modules

Course type

Microsoft

Category

Microsoft

Prerequisites

Azure subscription for hands-on exercises, Basic familiarity with IT concepts and terminology, Interest in software development and operations, Willingness to explore GitHub and Azure DevOps tools

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