Training Azure DevOps - Optimize Advanced CI/CD Pipelines

Very demanding course · Expertise required

$7,875

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: XFB852
10 people max.
$7,875
In-company rate: from $14,175 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without Azure DevOps mastery, teams lose 45% of time on manual deployments, generating 200k€ in annual downtimes per major incident.

  • 68% of cloud breaches in 2024 stem from unsecured pipelines, exposing companies to GDPR fines up to 4% CA.

  • Recruiters reject 75% of DevOps profiles without Azure expertise, blocking promotions and career switches.

  • Every quarter without optimization widens the competitive gap, with agile competitors achieving 3x multipliers in delivery speed.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Azure DevOps training objectives

  • Master advanced YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps for professional deployments
  • Develop multi-environment strategies with self-hosted agents
  • Implement advanced security and compliance in DevOps workflows
  • Optimize automated tests and real-time monitoring in Azure DevOps
  • Design scalable GitOps architectures for certified enterprises
  • Deploy hybrid Azure DevOps solutions connected to Kubernetes
  • Acquire certification skills to boost your DevOps career

Program

Azure DevOps curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines: Advanced Configuration and Triggers (Agents, Variables, Templates)

Dive into Azure DevOps YAML pipelines by creating complex workflows from scratch, configure intelligent triggers for branches and pull requests, manage secure variables and reusable templates, integrate self-hosted agents for hybrid environments, complete practical exercises on real enterprise projects with successful initial deployment, receive immediate feedback via code review to accelerate your professional mastery.

Module 2 : Multi-Stage Azure DevOps: Scalable Builds, Tests, and Releases (Approvals, Environments)

Build multi-stage Azure DevOps pipelines for optimized builds and parallel tests, implement approval gates and blue-green deployments, manage staging-production environments with automatic rollback, use custom tasks for SonarQube and Selenium integration, apply real enterprise use cases on microservices, produce deployable and monitored deliverables to validate expert continuous skills.

Module 3 : Azure DevOps Security: Scanning, Secrets, and Compliance (Azure Key Vault, OIDC)

Strengthen Azure DevOps pipelines with SAST/DAST scanning via Defender and Trivy, integrate Azure Key Vault for zero-trust secrets management, configure OIDC for credential-less authentication, audit GDPR and SOC2 compliance in workflows, simulate real attacks on your projects, generate automated reports and action plans, transform vulnerabilities into strengths for secure, certified enterprise deployments.

Module 4 : GitOps in Azure DevOps: IaC with Terraform and Monitoring (Dashboards, Alerts)

Adopt GitOps in Azure DevOps by orchestrating Terraform for declarative IaC, synchronize Git repos with AKS clusters via Flux, configure Analytics dashboards and proactive alerts, integrate Prometheus-Grafana for real-time observability, develop advanced scripts for auto-healing, test on enterprise hybrid cloud architectures, deliver resilient pipelines that boost professional DevOps productivity.

Module 5 : Azure DevOps Optimization: Scaling, Costs, and Certification (Extensions, Best Practices)

Optimize Azure DevOps pipeline costs with dynamic scaling and reservations, customize via advanced marketplace extensions, apply Microsoft best practices for 99.99% uptime, prepare for AZ-400 certification via MCQ and red thread projects, review real enterprise failure cases, deploy a complete final solution, leave with expert skills and an action plan for immediate production implementation.

How Azure DevOps skills are assessed

  • AZ-400 certification MCQ at the end of the training
  • Practical evaluation on a complete Azure DevOps pipeline
  • Red thread project defense with security audit

How the Azure DevOps course is taught

  • Sessions led by Microsoft-certified Azure DevOps experts
  • Hands-on exercises on real Azure Sandbox labs
  • Multi-day red thread project for professional portfolio
  • Digital course support + ready-to-use YAML templates

Azure DevOps training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Azure DevOps - Optimize Advanced CI/CD Pipelines program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Azure DevOps - Optimize Advanced CI/CD Pipelines program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Azure DevOps - Optimize Advanced CI/CD Pipelines program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Azure DevOps training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
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FAQ

Azure DevOps: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Azure DevOps training?+
Hands-on work runs on agents, variables, templates, approvals, environments and azure Key Vault. Those tools come from the Azure DevOps program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Azure DevOps training?+
They can master advanced YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps for professional deployments, develop multi-environment strategies with self-hosted agents and implement advanced security and compliance in DevOps workflows. Those are the stated objectives of the Azure DevOps program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Azure DevOps program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines: Advanced Configuration and Triggers (Agents, Variables, Templates). Day 2: Multi-Stage Azure DevOps: Scalable Builds, Tests, and Releases (Approvals, Environments). Day 3: Azure DevOps Security: Scanning, Secrets, and Compliance (Azure Key Vault, OIDC). Day 4: GitOps in Azure DevOps: IaC with Terraform and Monitoring (Dashboards, Alerts). Day 5: Azure DevOps Optimization: Scaling, Costs, and Certification (Extensions, Best Practices). The Azure DevOps program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Azure DevOps training assessed?+
Assessment relies on AZ-400 certification MCQ at the end of the training, practical evaluation on a complete Azure DevOps pipeline and red thread project defense with security audit. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Azure DevOps program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Azure DevOps training cost per participant?+
Azure DevOps training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Azure DevOps training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Azure DevOps training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Azure DevOps training?+
Mastery of Azure fundamentals, advanced Git, basic CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell or Bash scripting.
Is a certificate issued after Azure DevOps training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Azure DevOps training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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