First-Time Founders
Designed for people preparing to launch their first venture. It is especially useful for learners who need a structured, practical route into devops rather than a purely theoretical overview.
ESH-07088 · Software Development
DevOps Advanced for First-Time Founders — Software Development
A 20-hour advanced course for people preparing to launch their first venture who want to solve more complex strategic and execution problems in devops. The course combines the software development context with practical frameworks, realistic cases, guided exercises and a final applied output. Participants finish with a structured approach they can adapt to a real venture, team or project.
Self-paced online20 hoursAdvancedFirst-Time FoundersScale pathway
What you need
A business idea is useful but not required.
European Startup Hub Certificate of Completion — DevOps Advanced
Advanced case work, strategic analysis and a capstone decision brief.
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do.
Outcome 1
Explain the core principles of devops in the context of software development.
Outcome 2
Diagnose a realistic devops challenge using structured startup tools.
Outcome 3
Build a practical devops output appropriate for first-time founders.
Outcome 4
Evaluate evidence, assumptions and trade-offs before making devops decisions.
Outcome 5
Apply devops methods to a venture, project or organisational scenario.
Outcome 6
Create a next-step action plan that can be used after the course.
Full syllabus
12 course modules.
Each module combines explanation, examples and an applied activity.
Module 1
Foundations of DevOps
Practical study of foundations of devops with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 2
The Software Development context
Practical study of the software development context with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 3
Customers, users and stakeholder needs
Practical study of customers, users and stakeholder needs with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 4
Tools and frameworks for DevOps
Practical study of tools and frameworks for devops with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 5
Evidence, data and assumptions
Practical study of evidence, data and assumptions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 6
Designing the approach
Practical study of designing the approach with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 7
Execution and operating decisions
Practical study of execution and operating decisions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 8
Measurement and key indicators
Practical study of measurement and key indicators with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 9
Risks, ethics and common failure modes
Practical study of risks, ethics and common failure modes with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 10
Case study: DevOps in practice
Practical study of case study: devops in practice with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 11
Applied workshop: build your DevOps output
Practical study of applied workshop: build your devops output with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 12
Action plan and next milestones
Practical study of action plan and next milestones with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Assessment
Advanced case work, strategic analysis and a capstone decision brief.
Included materials
Digital course notes · Practical worksheets · Case exercises · Action-plan template · Completion record in ESH ID
Learning support
Platform learning support; live facilitator interaction is included where the delivery format states Live online or Blended online.
Course information & disclaimer
Educational programme. Completion does not constitute professional, legal, financial or investment advice and does not guarantee funding, employment or business outcomes. Catalogue version 2026.1 · Last reviewed 2026-08-24.
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DevOps Advanced for First-Time Founders — Software Development · 20 hours · Self-paced online
Enrol for €300