Continuous Testing Foundation (CTF)® Training Course

Gain a clear understanding of DevOps Engineering, the significance of engineering-led DevOps adoption, and the methodologies required to ensure operational success.

The course begins with a concise review of foundational DevOps principles before transitioning to practical implementation strategies. Designed from an engineering perspective, it covers critical topics including the relationship between DevOps and other operational frameworks, underlying technologies, application design practices, continuous integration and delivery workflows, testing protocols, elastic infrastructure management, monitoring, metrics, observability, governance, human factors, and future trends in DevOps engineering.

The DevOps Foundation course establishes a foundational understanding of core DevOps terminology, ensuring uniform communication across stakeholders while articulating the strategic advantages of DevOps for institutional efficacy and service delivery.

The course examines the human dynamics of cultural change and provides participants with practices, methodologies, and tools to engage personnel across the DevOps spectrum. This is accomplished through the use of realistic scenarios and case studies. Upon completion, participants will have actionable insights to apply in their operational roles, including a proficiency in Value Stream Mapping.

The DevSecOps Practitioner course introduces a range of practices for advancing to a more comprehensive understanding of DevSecOps. This module explores practical outcomes through finding the optimal balance of personnel, building processes to accelerate value, and comparing available technological options. It is tailored for recently transformed organizations seeking to enhance DevSecOps skills and awareness for government operations.

This curriculum is tailored for professionals and administrative personnel requiring a comprehensive understanding of IT Service Management to enhance the delivery of value to public sector stakeholders and end-users. It is relevant for all IT personnel and leadership, as well as operational partners who collaborate closely with IT functions to support business objectives. The program is also structured for candidates pursuing the ITIL® 4 Foundation certification who are preparing for the associated examination.

ITIL 4® Foundation enables participants to analyze IT Service Management through a comprehensive operating model focused on the creation, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of technology-enabled products and services for government operations.

ITIL 4® Foundation equips candidates with:

• A holistic methodology for facilitating the co-creation of value with customers and other stakeholders through products and services
• The guiding principles of ITIL 4®
• The four dimensions of Service Management
• Core concepts derived from Lean, Agile, and DevOps, and their significance in delivering business value
• How ITIL practices detailed in ITIL 4® sustain the integrity and importance of existing ITIL® processes, while expanding integration across various domains of service management and IT, from demand generation to value realization.

ITIL 4® Foundation is intended for:

ITIL 4® Foundation is suitable for individuals who require a fundamental grasp of the ITIL® framework and its application in improving the quality of IT service management within public and private organizations. The certification also applies to IT professionals employed in entities that have adopted ITIL® , necessitating familiarity with and contribution to comprehensive service improvement initiatives.

ITIL 4® continues to support the ITSM community while extending its relevance to a broader range of professionals operating in digital environments, guiding how IT interfaces with and drives wider business strategy for government.

The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Foundation course introduces the principles and practices that allow organizations to scale critical services with both reliability and economic efficiency. Adopting a site reliability dimension requires organizational realignment, a heightened focus on engineering and automation, and the integration of new operational paradigms.

The SRE Practitioner Certification Preparation program is a comprehensive training initiative that covers advanced Site Reliability Engineering practices aligned with the official DevOps Institute syllabus, preparing participants for certification success in government-aligned operational contexts.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for experienced DevOps and SRE professionals seeking to master advanced SRE practices and prepare for the DevOps Institute SRE Practitioner certification exam, particularly those serving public sector entities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and remediate common SRE anti-patterns.
• Define and manage SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets effectively.
• Design secure, fault-tolerant, and highly reliable systems.
• Implement advanced observability, automation, and incident response strategies.

Course Format

• Interactive instruction and facilitated discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practical applications.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for government, please contact us to arrange specific operational needs.