Description

1. Course Information

Course Title: Intelligent DevOps Fundamentals
Instructor: Marc Hornbeek
Contact: https://intelligent-institute.com/
Duration: Self-paced (approx. 6 hours)
Delivery Mode: Downloadable resources, (MP4 video files and PDFs)

Certificate, digital badge and PDHs Earned: 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

 

2. Course Description

This self-paced DevOps Fundamentals course is perfect  for anyone interested to learn the fundamentals of DevOps and how AI can help with DevOps. This course introduces the core principles of DevOps and the evolution of DevOps enhanced by AI, observability, and continuous governance. You will explore the DevOps Blueprints, Nine Pillars of DevOps, Intelligent Maturity Models, DevOps platforms, and real-world case studies to understand how intelligent automation transforms software delivery. Approximately 4 hours of video and audio content, plus 2 hours of activities plus PDF files with notes.

3. About the Author

Marc Hornbeek, also known as “DevOps-the-Gray,” is a pioneer in Intelligent DevOps, author of multiple award-winning books, and an industry thought leader with over 40 years of experience in engineering, testing, and digital transformations.

 

4. Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
– Define the Nine Pillars of Intelligent DevOps.
– Identify common DevOps maturity levels and improvement paths.
– Understand the role of AI and automation in modern DevOps.
– Describe use cases for Intelligent DevOps platforms.
– Use AI to self-assess their organization’s current Intelligent DevOps capabilities.

 

5. Required Materials

– No textbook required. No prior DevOps knowledge required.
– All materials are provided: video lectures, PDFs, exercises, and quizzes.
– Optional: Books:  Engineering DevOps.  ;  Continuous Testing, Quality, Security, and Feedback ; Intelligent Continuous Security

 

6. Course Schedule / Outline

 

Module	Topic	Approximate Time
1	Introduction to Intelligent DevOps. Includes Definitions, CALMS, Benefits, Historical context and evolution, comparison to other frameworks, common myths and misconceptions	1 hour
2	Blueprints, Practices and AI. Includes Principles, DevOps Blueprint, Nine Pillars, and Practices Overview, AI impact on DevOps	2 hours
3	Maturity, Intelligent DevOps Platforms, Measurements and Self-Assessment	2 hours
4	Reflections and Wrap-Up. Includes Capstone Case Study, Knowledge test, additional learning resources, reflections and closing.	1 hours

7. Assessment and Grading

– Knowledge Test (Bloom Level 1–2) = 100% of the grade

– Learners take the Knowledge Test during Module 4 and submit results using the instructions provided in Module 4.
– Completion Certificate, Digital Badge and PDHs issued upon ≥ 66% total score

– Leaners can submit Knowledge Test results up to three times.

 

8. Course Policies

– Access: Learners may rewatch videos and access resources anytime.
– Academic Integrity: All submissions must be your own work.
– Respect & Ethics: Learners are encouraged to engage professionally and uphold the values of integrity, respect, and trust in all course interactions.

 

9. Support and Resources

– FAQs and Help Desk: www.intelligent-institute.com
– Feedback Form: included with Knowledge Test results submission instructions.

– Optional coaching or follow-up sessions available at www.intelligent -institute.com