Learn Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

This course teaches you how to create CI/CD pipelines for Java, .NET, NodeJs, Docker, Terraform, Nuget, Kubernetes, SQL Server, Bicep and ARM templates. You start with the fundamentals of DevOps and CI/CD, then build pipelines that cover web, mobile and container apps. The syllabus walks through Azure DevOps architecture, YAML pipelines with stages, jobs and steps, and how to include databases in automated flows. You learn to configure deployment to Azure Cloud, run unit, functional and load tests inside the pipeline, and analyse source code with Sonar. Infrastructure as Code is covered using ARM templates and Terraform, while Configuration as Code is applied with Azure DevOps CaC features. The course also shows how to set up custom build agents, use managed DevOps pools, apply matrix strategies for jobs, and secure authentication with service principals, managed identities and workload identity (OIDC). Static code analysis for Kubernetes YAML and Microsoft Defender for DevOps round out the security topics.

What this course does with the subject is focus on practical pipeline creation rather than theory. Each module builds a working YAML pipeline for a specific scenario — from container apps to Kubernetes clusters, from Nuget packages to Bicep infrastructure. You see how to wire a complete pipeline that delivers a web app, a database and the underlying infrastructure in one flow. The recommendation to focus only on YAML pipelines helps you avoid unnecessary complexity and stay with the toolset most teams use day to day.

At the end you can set up a full CI/CD pipeline from code commit to cloud deployment, add automated testing and code quality checks, and manage infrastructure through code. These are concrete outcomes you can apply immediately at work — not just a certificate to list on a resume.

The course does not cover GitOps workflows or advanced pipeline orchestration beyond what Azure DevOps YAML supports. If you are looking for those topics, the Certified Kubernetes Administrator or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer alternatives on this site go deeper into cluster management and cloud-specific DevOps practices. For learners who want a shorter, lower-cost entry point, the Complete DevOps Ansible Automation Training at 7 hours and ₹469 offers a quick start, though it focuses on automation rather than full pipeline delivery.