2-Year Diploma in DevOps and Continuous Integration

Course Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester
Weekly Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per day
Course Overview:
This diploma program covers the principles and practices of DevOps and Continuous Integration (CI), emphasizing the integration of development and operations to improve software delivery and infrastructure management. Students will gain hands-on experience with tools and methodologies that streamline software development processes and enhance collaboration between teams.

Year 1

Semester 1: Foundations of DevOps

Week 1-4: Introduction to DevOps

Understanding DevOps and Its Principles
The DevOps Lifecycle: Plan, Develop, Test, Deploy, Operate, Monitor
DevOps Culture and Collaboration
Practical Exercises: Implementing basic DevOps practices

Week 5-8: Version Control Systems

Introduction to Version Control Systems (VCS)
Using Git for Source Code Management
Branching, Merging, and Repository Management
Practical Exercises: Managing code with Git and GitHub/GitLab

Week 9-12: Continuous Integration (CI)

Concepts and Benefits of Continuous Integration
CI Tools and Platforms (Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI)
Building and Configuring CI Pipelines
Practical Exercises: Setting up and managing CI pipelines

Week 13-16: Containerization and Virtualization

Introduction to Containers and Virtualization
Using Docker for Containerization
Understanding Kubernetes for Container Orchestration
Practical Exercises: Containerizing applications with Docker

Semester 2: Advanced DevOps Practices

Week 1-4: Continuous Deployment (CD)

Concepts and Benefits of Continuous Deployment
CD Tools and Platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
Automating Deployments and Rollbacks
Practical Exercises: Implementing CD pipelines

Week 5-8: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Principles of Infrastructure as Code
Tools for IaC (Terraform, Ansible)
Managing Infrastructure and Configurations
Practical Exercises: Writing and applying IaC scripts

Week 9-12: Monitoring and Logging

Importance of Monitoring and Logging in DevOps
Tools for Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana)
Log Management and Analysis (ELK Stack)
Practical Exercises: Setting up monitoring and logging solutions

Week 13-16: Security in DevOps

Integrating Security into DevOps (DevSecOps)
Security Best Practices and Tools
Vulnerability Scanning and Compliance Checks
Practical Exercises: Implementing security practices in DevOps workflows

Year 2

Semester 3: Advanced Topics in DevOps

Week 1-4: Cloud Platforms and Services

Overview of Cloud Computing and Services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Cloud Infrastructure Management and Deployment
Integrating Cloud Services into DevOps Pipelines
Practical Exercises: Using cloud platforms for DevOps

Week 5-8: Configuration Management

Introduction to Configuration Management
Tools for Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Managing and Automating System Configurations
Practical Exercises: Implementing configuration management solutions

Week 9-12: High Availability and Scalability

Designing for High Availability and Fault Tolerance
Scaling Applications and Infrastructure
Load Balancing and Failover Strategies
Practical Exercises: Implementing high availability and scaling solutions

Week 13-16: Advanced CI/CD Techniques

Advanced CI/CD Practices and Optimization
Blue-Green Deployments and Canary Releases
Managing Complex CI/CD Pipelines
Practical Exercises: Optimizing CI/CD workflows

Semester 4: Capstone Project and Industry Attachment

Week 1-4: Capstone Project

Identifying a DevOps Problem Statement or Project
Project Planning, Execution, and Management
Implementing DevOps Practices and Tools
Final Presentation and Evaluation

Week 5-8: Industry Attachment

Hands-On Experience in DevOps Roles
Applying Learned Skills in Real-World DevOps Projects
Industry Networking and Professional Development

Week 9-12: Professional Development and Career Planning

Building a Professional Portfolio and Resume
Job Search Strategies and Interview Preparation
Understanding Industry Certifications (Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) and Pathways

Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam

Comprehensive Review of All Topics Covered
Practice Projects and Final Assessments
Final Exam and Evaluation

Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a "Diploma in DevOps and Continuous Integration," certifying their expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools and methodologies. This certification prepares them for roles such as DevOps Engineer, CI/CD Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and similar positions in the IT and software development industry.