Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

• What is DevOps and why it matters

• DevOps lifecycle and principles

• Culture, collaboration, and automation

Module 2: Version Control with Git & GitHub

• Git basics and commands

• Branching, merging, pull requests

• Working with GitHub for collaboration

Module 3: CI/CD with Jenkins

• Introduction to Jenkins

• Installing and configuring Jenkins

• Building CI/CD pipelines

• Integrating Git, Maven, and Docker

Module 4: Configuration Management with Ansible

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts

• Ansible architecture and playbooks

• Automating server setup and application deployment

Module 5: Containerization with Docker

• Introduction to containers and Docker

• Docker images, volumes, and networking

• Docker Compose and Docker Hub

• Best practices for containerization

Module 6: Introduction to Kubernetes

• What is Kubernetes and why it’s used

• Kubernetes architecture and components

• Installing Minikube or accessing Kubernetes cluster

Module 7: Kubernetes Core Concepts

• Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments

• Namespaces, Labels, and Selectors

• Services (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer)

Module 8: Advanced Kubernetes Operations

• ConfigMaps and Secrets

• StatefulSets and DaemonSets

• Jobs and CronJobs

• Probes (Liveness, Readiness)

Module 9: Helm and Kubernetes Tools

• Introduction to Helm and charts

• Managing Kubernetes apps with Helm

• Logging and monitoring with Prometheus & Grafana

Module 10: DevOps on Cloud & Final Project

• Running Kubernetes on AWS/Azure/GCP

• CI/CD with Jenkins and Kubernetes

• Real-world deployment project

• DevOps interview prep and certification tips