DevOps Leader (DOL)® Certification Training Course

Price
$1,495.00 USD

Duration
2 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

DOL Course Overview

DevOps adoption continues to grow, with 80% of organizations implementing DevOps practices to accelerate delivery and improve performance. Yet many transformations stall due to cultural resistance, not technical barriers. The DevOps Leader (DOL)® training course is designed to close that gap by preparing professionals to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps.

This unique and practical experience equips participants with the new skills and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum. You’ll learn how to foster the human dynamics of cultural change, align and collaborate to break down silos, and evolve the organization through real-world leadership strategies.

What Is Included

  • DevOps Leader (DOL)® Exam Voucher – Validate your skills with certification from the DevOps Institute
  • Expert-Led Instruction – Learn from certified instructors with practical DevOps transformation experience
  • 90-Day Access to Class Recordings – Rewatch virtual instructor-led sessions for up to 90 days after course completion
  • Guaranteed-to-Run Courses – Never worry about cancellations—your session is guaranteed to run
  • Flexible Rescheduling – Easily reschedule your course if plans change (see conditions)
  • Free Course Retake Option – Retake the course at no additional cost for added reinforcement (see conditions)

Course Objectives

This DevOps training helps professionals develop leadership skills, align organizational goals, and guide DevOps transformations that stick. It focuses on transformational leadership, value stream mapping, and the key DevOps principles needed to lead sustainable change.

  • Understand the business case for DevOps and agile leadership
  • Take a transformational leadership approach to organizational change
  • Learn to build and interpret a current and future state value stream map
  • Collaborate to break down silos and evolve workflows
  • Prepare for the DevOps Leader (DOL)® certification exam through PeopleCert

Who Should Attend?

The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is the DevOps Leader Certification?

DevOps Leader (DOL)® is a two-day, instructor-led certification course developed by the DevOps Institute and administered through PeopleCert. It’s designed for professionals who want to lead cultural change and organizational transformation through DevOps practices.

Is the DevOps Leader course worth it?

Absolutely—especially if you're aiming to move beyond technical implementation and into transformational leadership. This course equips you with the mindset, tools, and strategies to lead cultural change and align DevOps practices with business goals.

What will I learn about value stream mapping in this course?

You’ll learn how to create both current-state and future-state value stream maps to visualize workflows, uncover bottlenecks, and drive performance improvements.

How will this course help me manage cross-functional DevOps teams?

This training provides frameworks and practical tools to improve collaboration, break down silos, and sustain organizational change across cross-functional teams.

Does this course include exam preparation?

Yes, the course includes official DevOps Institute materials and guidance, plus practice questions and review sessions to prepare you for the DevOps Leader (DOL)® exam.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Corporate Tech Pass: Our Corporate Tech Pass includes unlimited attendance for a single person, in the following Virtual Instructor Led course types: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Technical, CompTIA, Project Management, SharePoint, ITIL, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator, Java, Professional Development Courses and more. The full list of eligible course titles can be found at https://www.newhorizons.com/eligible.

If you have questions about our Corporate Tech Pass, please contact your Account Manager.

Course Prerequisites

Agenda

Course Introduction

  • Course goals, structure, and DevOps overview

Module 1: DevOps and Transformational Leadership

  • Key DevOps concepts and benefits
  • Leadership strategies for cultural change

Module 2: Unlearning Behaviors

  • Cognitive bias, mental models, and neuroscience
  • Psychological safety and decision-making
  • GRC in a DevOps environment

Module 3: Becoming a DevOps Organization

  • How DevOps differs from traditional IT
  • DevOps Kaizen and incremental change
  • Embedding safety in workflows

Module 4: Measure to Learn

  • Measuring what matters vs. vanity metrics
  • Building a current-state value stream map

Module 5: Measure to Improve

  • Designing a future-state map
  • Using Improvement Kata and experiments
  • Identifying areas for improvement

Module 6: Target Operating Models and Organizational Design

  • Applying Conway’s Law to team structure
  • TOM design principles and communication models

Module 7: Articulating and Socializing Vision

  • Change management in large enterprises
  • Broadcasting vision across teams
  • Empowering individuals through shared purpose

Module 8: Maintaining Energy and Momentum

  • Building a DevOps business case
  • Fostering a high-trust culture and sustainable motivation
  • Kolb’s Learning Styles and sustainability

DevOps Leader Certification Exam Preparation

  • Overview of exam format, weighting, and requirements
  • Sample exam questions and terminology review
  • Certification guidance from DevOps Institute
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Jul 31, Aug 1
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $1,495.00 USD
Nov 3, 4
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $1,495.00 USD
 



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