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DevOps Explained

DevOps has transformed how companies deliver software and adapt and compete in the market. This course will teach you what DevOps means for business, how it works, and why it's necessary for competitive advantage.

Beginner
37m

Created by Maaike van Putten

Last Updated Dec 17, 2025

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DevOps Explained

DevOps has transformed how companies deliver software and adapt and compete in the market. This course will teach you what DevOps means for business, how it works, and why it's necessary for competitive advantage.

Beginner
37m

Created by Maaike van Putten

Last Updated Dec 17, 2025

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What you'll learn

Software delivery problems cost companies customers, revenue, and position in the market. In this course, DevOps Explained, you’ll learn to understand DevOps as a business imperative and evaluate its impact on organizations. First, you’ll explore why DevOps became essential for software delivery and common misconceptions to avoid. Next, you’ll discover how DevOps transforms business operations through cultural change, automation, CI/CD and integrated security. Finally, you’ll learn how to measure DevOps success with proven metrics and what to expect from the reality of implementing this transformation. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of DevOps fundamentals needed to make informed decisions about technology strategy and engage in meaningful discussions with technical teams about software delivery.

DevOps Explained
Beginner
37m
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Maaike van Putten  - Pluralsight course - DevOps Explained
Maaike van Putten
24 courses 4.3 author rating 987 ratings

Maaike is trainer and software developer. She has trained professionals in the field of Java, Spring, C#, Python, Scrum, React and Angular. Next to the practical training and programming experience, Maaike has a lot of experience with short technical consulting projects and providing learning solutions for complex software development departments.

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