Azure DevOps Essentials: Build CI/CD Pipelines and Manage Projects

Learn to automate software delivery and streamline team collaboration using Azure DevOps pipelines, boards, repositories, and modern containerization.

4.5 (8,706) ⏱ 1h 10m 📚 9 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Modern software development demands speed, reliability, and seamless collaboration. Transitioning from manual deployments to automated workflows can feel overwhelming, but mastering DevOps practices is essential for any development team. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of Azure DevOps, enabling you to automate your software delivery lifecycle from scratch. You will learn how to set up continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, manage project boards, and containerize applications, preparing you to deploy software efficiently and collaborate effectively with your team. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of DevOps, cloud deployment, and version control. - Build automated CI/CD pipelines using modern YAML configurations to build and deploy applications. - Configure Docker containers within your pipelines to package applications reliably. - Manage software projects using boards, backlogs, sprints, and work items to track progress. - Collaborate using repositories, branch strategies, pull requests, and secure code merges. - Apply pipeline security best practices, including secret management and secure environment variables. You will start by exploring core DevOps terminology and the Azure DevOps interface before moving into pipeline creation, containerization, and agile project planning. Through written explanations and practical code snippets, you will progress from basic code management to automated release cycles. This course is designed for beginners, developers, and aspiring DevOps engineers who want to learn automation and project management from the ground up, with no prior DevOps experience required. Start reading today to master the essential workflows of modern software delivery.

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Reviews (18)

Palesa Sibeko ZA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-04-12T10:23:52+00:00

So glad I took this. The content flows logically, and the real-world applications are incredibly relevant. Great job!

Sophie Wagner AT Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-04-10T06:34:52+00:00

Good foundational material. I appreciated the structured approach, although I wish there had been a few more real-world case studies.

Gabriel Reyes EC Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-03-21T20:26:52+00:00

This provided a good overview. The explanations were decent, but sometimes I wished for more practical application scenarios. Still, a valuable learning experience.

George Miller GB Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-02-01T06:03:52+00:00

Pretty good foundation. The examples were mostly helpful. Might need additional practice elsewhere for mastery.

서이준 KR
★ 5 · 2026-01-23T02:27:52+00:00

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!

Sarah Levi IL Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-01-21T08:20:52+00:00

Fantastic learning experience. The pace was perfect, and the examples really solidified the concepts. Big thumbs up!

Mikael Svensson SE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-12-21T06:27:52+00:00

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

Siobhan Lynch IE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-11-15T05:11:52+00:00

Pretty good overall. Some sections felt a little rushed, but the core content was solid and the examples were useful. I learned a lot.

มณีรัตน์ แก้วมณี TH Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-09-21T05:39:52+00:00

Brilliant course! The structure was intuitive and the actionable insights are invaluable. Highly recommend.

سعود بن ناصر SA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-08-23T11:32:52+00:00

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

أم كلثوم DZ Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-08-01T16:05:52+00:00

Solid content here. While a couple of the modules could have been more detailed, the overall value and applicability are high. Good job!

Ilona Savolainen FI Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-07-20T21:20:52+00:00

Couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. The structure flowed perfectly, and the examples were incredibly relevant. Highly recommend!

محمد بن عبدالله بن محمد آل ثاني QA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-06-22T14:06:52+00:00

Fantastic resource. I learned so much, and the examples used were super helpful in understanding the concepts. Highly recommend.

Paulina Mendoza CR
★ 4 · 2025-05-27T08:12:52+00:00

This was a great learning experience. I picked up so many useful skills that I can apply immediately. The content delivery was top-notch.

Matthew Dubois CA
★ 4 · 2025-05-21T21:18:52+00:00

So well organized! The examples were spot on and really helped solidify the concepts. Big thumbs up.

David Růžička CZ
★ 3 · 2025-05-12T11:16:52+00:00

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

عائشة بن علي TN Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-02-04T20:36:52+00:00

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

Anna Jónsdóttir IS
★ 5 · 2025-01-03T05:57:52+00:00

What a fantastic learning experience. The examples were spot on and really helped solidify the concepts. Worth every minute.

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