The Ukrainian Veterans Fund, recruitment platform Lobby X, and IT company SoftServe announce the launch of a free DevOps Fundamentals course for veterans, servicemen, their families, and families of fallen defenders.
Course content includes:
- basics of working with Git/GitHub;
- Linux: file system structure and basic administration tasks;
- scripting languages Bash and PowerShell;
- networking concepts: protocols, IP addresses, subnetting, and routing;
- working with popular CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions;
- cloud providers IaaS, PaaS/Hosting;
- working with AWS, Azure, and GCP services;
- artifacts in DevOps and their role in development;
- soft skills needed for IT industry;
- job search tips, resume preparation, and more.
The knowledge gained during the course will help you master the fundamentals of DevOps, work with databases, set up a working environment, and optimize project deployment processes. This will enable future DevOps specialists to implement changes more effectively and automate processes at every stage of development.
Classes will take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on the Zoom platform. Experienced mentors will introduce the theoretical foundations and cover practical assignments and homework checks.
Recordings of the lectures will be available for those who cannot join online.
Course start date – February 3rd, duration – 9 weeks.
Requirements for participation:
a laptop (computer), internet access, and time for homework.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate.
Registration for the course is open until January 29th (inclusive), by filling out the form.
The number of spots in the course is limited, so after registration, you will need to complete a small test task on basic concepts and create a Discord account.
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DevOps is a field that combines Development and Operations to accelerate and improve software creation. According to DOU, it is one of the most in-demand technical professions in Ukraine’s IT sector. This course is launched as part of the global EmpowerU program by SoftServe.
