The DevOps Leader (DOL) training course, offered by DevOps Institute, is designed for organizational leaders driving a DevOps transformation. Available through flexible delivery formats such as Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and in-house sessions, this course equips participants with the tools, methods, and practices needed to lead cultural and behavioral changes for successful DevOps adoption. It prepares attendees for the DevOps Institute DevOps Leader certification exam (exam code: DO-DOL), focusing on leadership strategies, value stream mapping, and performance management. Ideal for managers and executives, this training blends transformational leadership with practical DevOps strategies to enhance team collaboration, streamline workflows, and deliver value faster in IT and software development environments.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Organizational leaders overseeing DevOps transformation.
• Managers and executives aiming to adopt DevOps practices.
• IT leaders seeking to improve team collaboration and efficiency.
• Professionals preparing for the DevOps Leader (DOL) certification exam.

Prerequisites

To succeed in this course, participants should have:

• Basic understanding of DevOps principles (recommended).
• Experience in IT leadership or management roles (preferred).
• No prior DevOps certification required, though familiarity with IT operations is helpful.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will gain expertise in:

• Leading cultural and behavioral changes for DevOps adoption.
• Designing target operating models and organizing workflows.
• Implementing value stream mapping and meaningful metrics.
• Driving performance management and empowerment in teams.

Benefits of the Course

By completing this course, you will:

• Lead successful DevOps transformations in your organization.
• Be prepared to pass the DevOps Leader (DOL) certification exam.
• Enhance your leadership skills for IT and DevOps environments.
• Improve team collaboration and accelerate value delivery.

Course Outline

• Introduction to DevOps Leadership
  • Understanding DevOps and Time to Value
  • Mindset and Mental Models for DevOps Transformation
  • Key Differences Between DevOps IT and Traditional IT
• Organizational Design and Performance
  • Target Operating Models and Organizational Design
  • Performance Management, Rewards, and Motivation Strategies
  • Preparing Investment Cases for DevOps Adoption
• Workflow Optimization and Metrics
  • Focusing on Value Outcomes in Workflows
  • Ideas for Organizing Workflows Efficiently
  • Defining and Implementing Meaningful Metrics
• Cultural Transformation and Empowerment
  • Driving Cultural and Behavioral Change in Teams
  • Empowerment and Participation in DevOps Practices
  • Using Value Stream Mapping to Enhance Collaboration