Certified DevOps Leader (DOL) Training

The DevOps Leader (DOL) course is an immersive and practical experience for professionals who aim to lead DevOps transformations and influence organizational change.
This course equips participants with the skills, tools, and leadership mindset necessary to drive DevOps adoption, align teams, and eliminate silos across departments.

In modern organizations, successful DevOps leaders must blend technical knowledge, agile thinking, and cultural awareness to build high-performing, resilient teams.
Through real-life case studies, group exercises, and value stream mapping workshops, this course empowers leaders to guide their organizations through the complexities of cultural evolution and operational transformation.

This certification prepares learners to successfully complete the DevOps Leader (DOL) certification exam, governed by the DevOps Institute.

A general understanding of DevOps concepts, terminology, and practices is recommended, along with relevant work experience in IT or software development.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand DevOps principles and their impact on time-to-value.

• Differentiate between DevOps IT and traditional IT operating models.

• Apply transformational leadership to drive cultural and behavioral change.

• Use Value Stream Mapping to visualize and optimize workflows.

• Redesign organizational structures for improved flow and collaboration.

• Implement effective performance management, motivation, and reward systems.

• Build investment cases aligned with business outcomes and DevOps metrics.

• Empower teams through participation, feedback, and autonomy.

• Develop target operating models that enhance agility and innovation.

• Apply real-world DevOps leadership practices to modern enterprise challenges.

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps Leadership

• What is DevOps and Why It Matters

• The Magic Equation: DevOps and Time-to-Value

• Key Differences Between DevOps IT and Traditional IT

• How DevOps Changes Measurement, Structure, and Performance

Module 2: Transformational Leadership

• Principles of Transformational Leadership in DevOps

• Redesigning Organizations for Agility and Flow

• Focusing Work, Information, and Metrics

• Building Empowered, Cross-Functional Teams

Module 3: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• What is Value Stream Mapping and Why It Matters

• How to Create and Analyze a Value Stream Map

• Data Collection, Mapping Techniques, and Handling Exceptions

• Practical VSM Exercise

Module 4: Squad-Based Organizational Models

• Understanding Conway’s Law and Its Impact

• The Problem with Silos in IT Organizations

• Spotify’s Squad, Tribe, Chapter, Guild Model

• Transitioning to Agile, Networked Organizational Structures

Module 5: Managing Cultural Change

• What Is Culture and How Does It Affect Performance?

• Types of IT Culture and Their Characteristics

• Cultural Traits of Successful DevOps Organizations

• The Three Phases of Change Framework

• Strategies for Leading Sustainable Cultural Transformation

Module 6: Tools, Practices & Performance

• Overview of the DevOps Tools Periodic Table

• Top DevOps Tool Categories and Use Cases

• Common and Emerging Practices

• Defining Meaningful Metrics for DevOps Success

Certification

Passing the DevOps Leader (DOL) exam (90 minutes, 40 multiple-choice questions, 65% passing score) awards the Certified DevOps Leader designation, governed by the DevOps Institute.
The exam is open-book and online-proctored, allowing flexibility for remote learners.

Included Benefits:

• Official exam voucher

• Digital learner manual

• Access to DevOps leadership communities and resources

• Recognized DevOps Leader Certificate