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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, Authentications, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, DevOps, Security Controls, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Version Control, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Service Level Agreement, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DevOps, System Design and Implementation, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Software Development, Performance Metric, Microservices, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement Process, Configuration Management, Scripting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Continuous Integration, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, IT Automation, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Apache Maven, Application Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, YAML, Git (Version Control System)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), JSON, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Devops Tools, Microservices, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, GitHub, Cloud-Based Integration, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tencent Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Solution Architecture, Private Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Scalability, DevOps, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months
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.‎