Azure DevOps
Develop the skills to build an Azure Pipelines release workflow through a learning path centred on Azure DevOps. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Azure DevOps skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Project organisation
- YAML pipelines
- Agents and build outputs
- Service connections
- Deployment controls
- Delivery project
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Azure DevOps. Its course-specific content covers Project organisation, YAML pipelines, Agents and build outputs, Service connections, followed by an applied project focused on build an azure pipelines release workflow. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Azure DevOps or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of devops & ci/cd. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Build an Azure Pipelines release workflow
Deliver build an azure pipelines release workflow. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Project organisation
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- Boards, Repos and Pipelines roles
- Repository permissions and work-item links
Practical exerciseApply project organisation to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
02YAML pipelines
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- Stages, jobs and template composition
- Triggers and repository resources
Practical exerciseApply yaml pipelines to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
03Agents and build outputs
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- Agent pools and demands
- Caching, test results and published artifacts
Practical exerciseApply agents and build outputs to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
04Service connections
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- Credential boundaries and variable groups
- Secret references and environment access
Practical exerciseApply service connections to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
05Deployment controls
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- Environments, checks and approvals
- Artifact promotion and rollback strategy
Practical exerciseApply deployment controls to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
06Delivery project
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- Connect work tracking to a release
- Validate pipeline evidence and deployment permissions
Practical exerciseApply delivery project to the build an azure pipelines release workflow and capture the validation evidence.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Project organisation · YAML pipelines
Establish the Azure DevOps scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Agents and build outputs · Service connections
Apply the core Azure DevOps techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for build an azure pipelines release workflow. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete build an azure pipelines release workflow, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform / DevOps Engineer | ₹7–13 LPA | ₹17–30 LPA | ₹34–56 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗