DevOps Engineering Foundation℠

IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR EXAM IN THE WEBASSESSOR EXAM PLATFORM BEFORE NOVEMBER 15, 2023. DEVOPS INSTITUTE IS TRANSITIONING EXAM PLATFORMS AFTER THIS DATE.

DevOps Engineering Foundation℠

An engineering approach is critical to DevOps journeys. This certification validates understanding of the foundational knowledge, principles and practices from a technical perspective needed to engineer a successful DevOps solution.

To maintain the highest quality learning for our community, DevOps Institute Certifications expire two years from the completion date. Members can maintain their certification by participating in the Continuing Education Program and earning Continuing Education Units through participation in learning opportunities.

What You'll Learn

How to engineer DevOps solutions
DevOps Technologies Applications Architectures
Continuous Integration
Continuous Testing
Ephemeral Elastic Infrastructures
Continuous Delivery
Deployment Metrics
Monitoring
Observability
Governance
Human Aspects
Future Trends

Benefits for Organizations

DevOps Engineering Foundation is designed for enterprises struggling with their DevOps journey, or even knowing where to start. There are many layers of people, processes and technologies across each organization that are instrumental to engineering a successful DevOps solution. DevOps is an evolving journey.

Benefits for Individuals

DevOps Engineering Foundation covers the many aspects of DevOps engineering that leaders and practitioners can execute upon. An engineering approach is critical to DevOps journeys. This certification validates the foundation of knowledge, principles and practices needed to engineer a successful DevOps solution.

Certification Details*

Earn a credential that can lead to jobs in high growth fields

Exam Questions: 40

Passing Score: 65%

Exam Format: Multiple Choice

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Duration: 60 minutes

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Delivery: Web-based

Languages: English

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Open Book: Yes

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Certification Validity: 3 Years**

*IMPORTANT NOTICE!
To ensure our DEVOPS INSTITUTE portfolio aligns with the most in-demand skills, we will be retiring the DevOps Engineering Foundation certification as follows:

Last day to purchase voucher: August 1, 2025
Last Day of Exams (incl. Take2): February 1, 2026

** Due to the recent acquisition of DevOps Institute by PeopleCert, certifications completed on the PeopleCert exam platform will have a validity period of 3 years from their date of issue as per PeopleCert’s Continuing Professional Development program.

Learn more about our Continuous Professional Development and recertification requirements to help you stay current with your skills and certifications.

Preparation: Instructor-Led Training, Online Learning, Self-Study

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DevOps Practice Owners

Staff and Managers responsible for engineering or improving processes

Process Designers

Consultants guiding their clients through process improvement and DevOps initiatives

Software Developers

QA Engineers

Security Engineers

Engineers System

Managers who are interested in understanding how DevOps works

Staff and Managers responsible for engineering or improving processes

Technical Project Managers

Solution Architects

Anyone responsible for managing process-related requirements, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, and maximizing the value of processes.

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“DevOps Engineering Foundation validates understanding in the areas and elements that must synergize for a maturing approach and evolution of DevOps capabilities. It reminds us to be holistic thinkers but also what specifics to focus on. It’s the nuts and bolts of how to enable DevOps on a company-wide journey.” Danielle (Dani) Gowen, Business & IT Practices Consultant