DevOps courses can help you learn continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring practices. You can build skills in collaboration between development and operations teams, automation of workflows, and troubleshooting deployment issues. Many courses introduce tools like Docker for containerization, Jenkins for automation, and Kubernetes for orchestration, illustrating how these skills enhance software delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Version Control, Ansible, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Devops Tools, GitHub, Containerization, Operating System Administration, Git (Version Control System), General Networking, Systems Administration, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Restful API, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), DevOps, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Safety Culture, Network Monitoring, Culture Transformation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Jenkins, Ansible, Version Control, Terraform, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Tools, Grafana, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Automation, Scripting, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Software Development Tools, Web Applications, Network Administration, Application Development, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Node.JS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Browse the DevOps courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
These beginner-friendly options help you understand DevOps culture, practices, and foundational tools—no prior experience required:
The IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate lasts 6 months and focuses on:
It uses tools like Python, Pandas, Numpy, Git, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.
In contrast, the IBM Applied DevOps Engineering Professional Certificatespans 3 months and emphasizes:
It includes tools such as Python, Excel, Power BI, Git, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Both courses target cloud engineers and data analysts with a high overlap in skills, but differ in duration and specific areas of focus. Choose based on whether you prefer:
Start by identifying whether you’re aiming to enter DevOps from IT or development, build CI/CD pipelines, work with cloud infrastructure, or prepare for a DevOps engineer role.
Yes. You can start learning DevOps on Coursera for free in two ways:
If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in DevOps, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.
You’ll learn how to integrate development and operations teams using Agile practices, automate workflows with tools like Jenkins and Kubernetes, monitor and troubleshoot applications, and apply best practices for security and compliance in DevOps environments.
Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses start with foundational DevOps concepts, though familiarity with coding or IT basics can be helpful. Advanced courses and specializations dive deeper into cloud infrastructure, scripting, and automation.
Yes. DevOps skills are in high demand for roles in cloud computing, software engineering, and IT operations. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, develop a portfolio of automated workflows, and earn certificates to show your expertise.