Foundation Certificate in DevOps (FCDO)

Course Description

Projects today must align with quality, agility, scalability, and flexibility. To achieve these goals, organizations are adopting DevOps—a systematic approach that fosters collaboration between operations, development, and QA throughout the project lifecycle. This results in continuous improvement, faster fixes, and enhanced business outcomes.

The DevOps Foundation Certification introduces professionals to the cultural and professional movement that emphasizes communication, collaboration, integration, and automation to improve workflows. With DevOps practices, organizations gain the ability to design, develop, deploy, and operate software and services more efficiently and effectively.

This program is designed to accelerate improvement efforts by sharing best practices from high-performing organizations across industries, led by recognized experts in DevOps, service delivery, and automation.

Exam Information

• Exam Pattern: 40 Multiple Choice Questions; pass mark: 80% (32/40 correct).

• Duration: 1 Hour (60 minutes).

• Format: Non-proctored; available anytime, anywhere within an 8-month validity period.

• Voucher Details:

  • Premium Package includes a voucher code with 2 attempts.

  • If unsuccessful after 2 attempts, candidates can purchase a new voucher for 2 more attempts.

  • Kindly Note: A voucher is not valid for a second attempt if the candidate passes on the first attempt.

Certification Validity: Lifetime

Course Outline

Module 1 – Core Concepts & Principles

• Overview & Basic Concepts

• DevOps Principles

• DevOps and Automation & Benefits

• DevOps Culture

• Collaboration & Communication in DevOps

• The Three Ways of DevOps

• Software Development in DevOps

• Agile Overview & Vocabulary

Module 2 – Agile Practices in DevOps

• Roles in Agile Development

• User Stories, Acceptance Criteria & EPIC

• Product Backlog & Refinement in DevOps

• Development Performance using Dashboards & Burn Down Charts

• Product Backlog & Sprint Backlog

• Event – Product Backlog Refinement

• Event – Sprint Planning Meeting

• Event – Daily Scrum

Module 3 – Advanced DevOps Practices

• Event – Sprint Review

• Event – Sprint Retrospective

• Lean Principles & Methods

• Applying Lean in DevOps

• DevOps Practices

• Automation & Tools

• DevOps Implementation

• Challenges, Risks & Critical Success Factors

Target Audience

• Individuals and organizations seeking a foundational understanding of DevOps

• Employees, managers, stakeholders, and suppliers involved in DevOps initiatives

• Consultants guiding organizations through DevOps adoption

• Application & infrastructure providers supporting DevOps toolchains

• Internal and external suppliers

• Business and process stakeholders