Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in DevOps. It is structured in 5 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 15h 6m. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 265 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our DevOps courses collection, where we compare it against 10 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 15h 6m |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (265 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is a practice that replaces manual software release processes with automation. This Coursera course, offered by IBM, introduces the core tools and concepts that enable teams to move code from commit to production quickly and reliably.
The course begins with Infrastructure as Code, where learners explain the concept and create scripts using Terraform. It then moves into cloud platforms and automation, teaching how to CI/CD tasks with Jenkins and GitHub Actions. A dedicated section covers Continuous Deployment, focusing on tools like OpenShift Pipelines and Argo CD.
By the end, a learner can explain Infrastructure as Code, automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and describe Continuous Deployment with OpenShift Pipelines. These are concrete, job-ready skills for anyone starting in DevOps or site reliability engineering.
This course is designed for beginners. No prior DevOps experience is assumed, though basic familiarity with Linux commands, Git, and cloud concepts will help. Learners should be comfortable using a terminal and understanding version control basics before starting.
One honest limit: the course does not cover advanced Kubernetes cluster management or writing production-grade Terraform modules for large enterprises. Learners seeking those topics may want to look at the Udemy alternatives listed on the page, which go deeper into cloud-specific pipelines and configuration management.
Free options include auditing the course videos without a certificate. The certificate experience requires purchase, but the audited version gives full access to lectures and assignments if the goal is learning rather than credentialing.
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 15h 6m.
Module 1 · Introduction to CI/CD
Module 2 · Continuous Integration (CI)
Module 3 · Continuous Delivery (CD)
Module 4 · DevOps and GitOps with OpenShift
Module 5 · Final Exam and Final Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 265 learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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4.7★ | Check price | 15h 6m | Quickest to finish (15h 6m) | |
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4.7★ | ₹549 | 26 hours | Most popular — 455.9K learners | View ↗ |
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Common questions
How much does Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) cost?
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Does Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) take?
Coursera lists it at 15h 6m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) suitable for beginners?
Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Introduction to CI/CD and going on to Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps and GitOps with OpenShift , Final Exam and Final Project. The full outline is on this page.