DevOps & Cloud Systems Career Path
Bridge the gap between development and operations. Automate builds, package microservices with Docker, and orchestrate zero-downtime deployments.
Career Track Overview
DevOps engineers ensure that software moves from a developer's laptop to production smoothly, reliably, and securely. In this track, you learn Linux server administration, shell scripting, SSH key management, Docker container lifecycle, GitHub Actions automation, and production monitoring.
Curriculum Coursework Roadmap
Sequential course modules required to complete this specialization.
Engineering & Version Control Foundations
Before you write a single line of production code, you need to think and work like an engineer. Month 1 …
Linux Systems & Shell Scripting
Every serious developer eventually needs to be comfortable in a Linux environment. Month 2 immerses you in the Linux operating …
Databases & Web APIs (SQL & Flask)
Every application that stores, retrieves, and shares data relies on databases and APIs. Month 6 teaches you to design relational …
DevOps & Modern Web Frameworks (Docker & React)
In Month 9 you graduate from writing code to shipping it like a professional. You will learn Docker to containerise …
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Linux knowledge fundamental to DevOps?
Over 90% of cloud servers and container runtimes (like Docker and Kubernetes) run on Linux. Mastering Linux gives you total control over production environments.
Does this track cover continuous integration (CI/CD)?
Yes, you will construct automated pipelines that run test suites and deploy containerized applications upon every Git push.
Core Competencies
- Linux Systems Administration & Shell Pipelines
- Bash Scripting & Cron Job Automation
- Docker Containerization & Multi-Stage Builds
- Docker Compose Multi-Container Orchestration
- CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Server Security, SSH & Environment Hardening