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DevOps Continuous Testing Foundation (CTF)

This comprehensive course addresses testing in a DevOps environment and covers concepts such as the active use of test automation, testing earlier in the development cycle, and instilling testing skills in developers, quality assurance, security, and operational teams. The course is relevant for every modern IT professional involved in defining or deploying a DevOps testing strategy for their organization, as test engineering is the backbone of DevOps and the primary key for successful DevOps pipeline to support digital transformation. Actionable and exciting exercises will be used to apply the concepts covered in the course and sample documents, templates, tools, and techniques will be provided to leverage after the class. This certification positions learners to successfully complete the Continuous Testing Foundation exam.
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$1,495.00

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2

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Virtual

Course Overview

This comprehensive course addresses testing in a DevOps environment and covers concepts such as the active use of test automation, testing earlier in the development cycle, and instilling testing skills in developers, quality assurance, security, and operational teams. The course is relevant for every modern IT professional involved in defining or deploying a DevOps testing strategy for their organization, as test engineering is the backbone of DevOps and the primary key for successful DevOps pipeline to support digital transformation. Actionable and exciting exercises will be used to apply the concepts covered in the course and sample documents, templates, tools, and techniques will be provided to leverage after the class. This certification positions learners to successfully complete the Continuous Testing Foundation exam.
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The purpose, benefits, concepts, and vocabulary of DevOps testing How DevOps testing differs from other types of testing DevOps testing strategies, test management, and results analysis Strategies for selecting test tools and implementing test automation Integration of DevOps testing into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery workflows How DevOps testers fit with a DevOps culture, organization, and roles

DevOps Foundation

Course Introduction

  • Course goals, structure, and DevOps overview

Module 1: DevOps and Transformational Leadership

  • Key DevOps concepts and benefits
  • Leadership strategies for cultural change

Module 2: Unlearning Behaviors

  • Cognitive bias, mental models, and neuroscience
  • Psychological safety and decision-making
  • GRC in a DevOps environment

Module 3: Becoming a DevOps Organization

  • How DevOps differs from traditional IT
  • DevOps Kaizen and incremental change
  • Embedding safety in workflows

Module 4: Measure to Learn

  • Measuring what matters vs. vanity metrics
  • Building a current-state value stream map

Module 5: Measure to Improve

  • Designing a future-state map
  • Using Improvement Kata and experiments
  • Identifying areas for improvement

Module 6: Target Operating Models and Organizational Design

  • Applying Conway’s Law to team structure
  • TOM design principles and communication models

Module 7: Articulating and Socializing Vision

  • Change management in large enterprises
  • Broadcasting vision across teams
  • Empowering individuals through shared purpose

Module 8: Maintaining Energy and Momentum

  • Building a DevOps business case
  • Fostering a high-trust culture and sustainable motivation
  • Kolb’s Learning Styles and sustainability

DevOps Leader Certification Exam Preparation

  • Overview of exam format, weighting, and requirements
  • Sample exam questions and terminology review
  • Certification guidance from DevOps Institute
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03/16/2026 - 03/17/2026
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