PBC-DO · Professional
DevOps Engineer — Professional
Build the platform other engineers ship on. CI/CD, IaC, containers, observability.
Duration
60h self-paced
Exam
65 Qs · 130min
Pass mark
75%
What you'll learn
CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), containers and Kubernetes, observability stack (logs, metrics, traces), security in the pipeline, and incident response. Peer-reviewed capstone: design and document a production-grade deployment pipeline.
Course modules
- 01~450min
Modern DevOps foundations — culture, SRE, platform engineering
DevOps in 2026 is more than CI/CD pipelines. This module covers the cultural foundations, the rise of SRE and platform engineering, the modern operations landscape, and what senior DevOps engineers actually do day to day.
- 02~450min
Linux & networking essentials — the foundation everything runs on
Modern infrastructure runs on Linux. This module covers the Linux fundamentals senior DevOps engineers know cold: file system, processes, networking, system administration, and the troubleshooting techniques essential for production debugging.
- 03~450min
Containers and orchestration — Docker, Kubernetes deeply
Containers are the dominant deployment unit in 2026. This module covers Docker fundamentals (images, layers, networks, volumes), Kubernetes architecture (pods, services, deployments, ingress, statefulsets), and the production patterns senior DevOps engineers must know.
- 04~450min
CI/CD pipelines — GitHub Actions, deployment strategies, GitOps
CI/CD is the bridge from code to production. This module covers continuous integration with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI, deployment strategies (blue-green, rolling, canary), GitOps with ArgoCD, and the patterns that enable shipping safely at high frequency.
- 05~450min
Infrastructure as Code — Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, immutable infrastructure
Manual infrastructure doesn't scale. This module covers Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform deeply, alternatives like Pulumi and CloudFormation, configuration management with Ansible, immutable infrastructure patterns, and the senior IaC mindset.
- 06~450min
Cloud platforms — AWS, GCP, Azure architecture patterns
Modern infrastructure runs on cloud. This module covers AWS deeply (the dominant platform), GCP and Azure overviews, multi-region architecture, networking, identity, cost optimization, and the patterns senior cloud engineers use.
- 07~450min
Observability & incident response — logs, metrics, traces, SLOs, on-call
Production is opaque without instrumentation. This module covers the three pillars of observability (logs, metrics, traces), SLO-driven reliability, on-call practices, incident response, and post-mortem culture.
- 08~450min
Security, compliance, careers, certifications for DevOps engineers
Beyond technical skills, DevOps engineers navigate security, compliance, and career strategy. This module covers DevSecOps, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR), AWS/Kubernetes/HashiCorp certifications, salary progression, and the path from DevOps engineer to Director/VP/CTO.
What you walk away with
Not just a certificate. A career-grade credential built to open doors.
A credential employers verify in one click
Unique cert ID, QR code, and tamper-evident signature. No more wondering if your certificate is taken seriously.
A portfolio piece, not just a paper
Your capstone project lives on your public PBV portfolio. Recruiters click and see actual work — that beats a cert badge every time.
Lifetime access, no expiry
Once you earn it, it's yours. No renewals, no subscriptions, no surprises.
A profile that stands out
Verified PBV credentials show up on your PBridge freelancer profile, putting you ahead of unverified candidates in client searches.
Why PBC works
- ✓USD pricing, transparent and global. Pay in USD, accepted globally.
- ✓Built for the global context. Case studies and capstone briefs use real-world business scenarios.
- ✓Reviewed capstone project. A human reviews your final project.
- ✓Verifiable digital certificate. QR code and cryptographic hash for one-scan verification.
- ✓PBridge job board access. Featured in front of employers hiring on PBridge.
DevOps Engineer certification FAQs
How much does the DevOps Engineer certification cost?+
The PBridge Certified DevOps Engineer certification costs $149 for the exam-only path and $249 for the full path which includes the capstone project review. Both prices are in US Dollars. Payment via secure international checkout (Visa, Mastercard, Amex).
Is the PBridge Certified DevOps Engineer certification recognized internationally?+
Yes. PBridge Certified certifications are issued with verifiable digital credentials including a unique cert ID, QR code, and hash signature. Hiring managers anywhere in the world can verify any cert at https://www.pbridgeco.com/verify/{cert-id}.
How long does it take to complete the DevOps Engineer certification?+
The DevOps Engineer certification takes approximately 60 hours of self-paced study. The exam itself is 130 minutes with 65 questions. Most candidates complete the full path including the capstone project in 4-8 weeks studying part-time alongside work.
What makes PBridge Certified the right fit for learners and employers globally?+
PBridge Certified is built for the global market — USD pricing, capstone scenarios drawn from real-world business cases, international hiring manager recognition, and direct integration with the PBridge job board so certified holders get featured in front of employers actively hiring.
Can I get a job after the DevOps Engineer certification?+
PBridge Certified cert holders get priority access to the PBridge job board where global and remote employers post devops engineer roles. Pair the certification with the capstone project as a portfolio piece — most certified holders see callbacks within 30 days.