• A course focuses on a single tool or concept—like Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps.
• A Specialization includes several related courses that build on each other—such as Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization.
• A Professional Certificate prepares you for a DevOps role with career-aligned skills, hands-on labs, and projects—like the IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Certificate, which covers Agile, containers, microservices, and CI/CD.‎

Yes. You can start learning DevOps on Coursera for free in two ways:

• Preview the first module of many DevOps courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
• Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

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.‎