Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is a beginner-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 259 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our DevOps courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 15h 6m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (259 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
This Coursera course, offered by IBM, focuses on automating software development processes through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD). You learn to replace manual steps with automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors. The course covers key tools and concepts like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. It also teaches how to automate CI/CD tasks with Jenkins and GitHub actions. For Continuous Deployment (CD), you explore tools such as OpenShift Pipelines and Argo CD.
What You Will Learn
The program teaches you to explain Infrastructure as Code and create your own scripts using Terraform. You will understand cloud platforms and automation principles. A core part of the course involves automating CI/CD tasks with popular tools like Jenkins and GitHub actions. You also learn about the Continuous Deployment process, including how to use OpenShift Pipelines and Argo CD. The syllabus covers an introduction to CI/CD, dedicated sections on Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), and an exploration of DevOps and GitOps with OpenShift.
Upon completion, you gain practical skills in CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), OpenShift, Containerization, IT Automation, DevOps Tools, and Kubernetes. The course is self-paced and takes approximately 15 hours and 6 minutes to complete, earning you a certificate.
Who This Course Is For
While listed as a Beginner-level course, this program expects some prior knowledge. You should have a basic understanding of DevOps principles, IT and Cloud Computing Fundamentals, Containers and Kubernetes Fundamentals, Python, Linux Commands, and Git/GitHub. If you are new to these areas, you might benefit from starting with more foundational DevOps courses first.
For those interested in exploring other options, especially free ones, consider courses like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional 2026 - DOP-C02 or AZ-400 Designing and Implementing DevOps Certification. If you are looking for specific automation training, the Complete DevOps Ansible Automation Training is another option. For those preparing for Microsoft certifications, the Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert course is available.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
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 259 learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) This |
 Coursera
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4.7★ | Check price | 15h 6m | Quickest to finish (15h 6m) |
| Complete DevOps Ansible Automation Training |
 Udemy
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4.7★ | Free | Highest rated (4.7★ from 4.2K reviews) | |
| AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional 2026 - DOP-C02 |
Udemy
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4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional 2026 [NEW] |
Udemy
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4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
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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?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
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.