The DevOps Engineering Foundations Certificate equips learners with foundational, career-ready skills that are essential for success in today's technology-driven workplaces. Through hands-on, practical experiences, learners explore core DevOps principles, tools, and frameworks, gaining experience with version control, manual and automated testing, continuous integration, and release orchestration. The course emphasizes collaboration and ChatOps within Agile and DevOps teams, helping learners communicate technical recommendations effectively and contribute meaningfully to team workflows. Participants will also evaluate cloud technologies, design migration strategies, and apply best practices to real-world challenges. Ideal for professionals seeking roles in software engineering, quality assurance, or technical support, this non-credit certificate builds practical competencies to support continued professional growth in the DevOps field.
Average Program Duration
This certificate program consists of 5 courses that can be purchased in a bundle for a discounted rate or individually. Each course must be completed within 4 weeks. This program is designed to take approximately 56 hours to complete, and you have 6 months to complete all courses in the certificate.
What You Will Earn
After successfully completing all courses in the certificate program, you will be able to download an official LSU certificate. We recommend you print out this certificate and showcase it with pride!
Completers will also receive a digital badge that showcases your new skill set and provides employers with a reliable way to assess your capabilities. These badges serve as a visual representation of your accomplishments and can be shared on social media, personal websites, or professional networking sites. Badges are distributed through Canvas Credentials. For more information on digital badges, visit the LSU Digital Badge page.
How To Pay for Your Certificate
Explore multiple options to fund your educational journey.
- Through your employer: Many employers offer reimbursement or dedicated budgets for professional development programs. Please check with your human resources department or supervisor to determine your eligibility.
- Continuing Education loan: Certain certificate programs are eligible for continuing education loans through various banking institutions.
- Pay your own way: LSU accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Visit the payment options page to learn more.
English Proficiency Requirements
Information on English Proficiency Requirements are located here.