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DevOps Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship
Empowering teams with automation, agility, and cloud expertise
The DevOps Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed to equip learners with cutting-edge skills in DevOps culture, infrastructure, and cloud computing, driving agile innovation, security, and efficiency.
Trusted by 7,000+ organisations globally
Why choose the DevOps Engineer programme?
Faster, more efficient deliveryDevOps engineering streamlines processes, driving faster innovation and responsiveness. This programme equips your organisation with vital skills to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, maximising collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery.
- Build multidiscipline delivery teams
- Implement cloud security
- End-to-end exposure
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A Level in STEM subject, or
- BTEC Diploma in STEM subject, or
- Level 3 IT apprenticeship
Learner journey
This programme combines live workshops, self-paced learning, and on-the-job application.
Learners are supported by a dedicated Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) and follow QA’s “Discover, Practise, Apply” methodology.
Modules | 15 months
Module 1: DevOps Culture and Methodologies
Module 2: Coding Fundamentals
Module 3: Networking and Security
Module 4: Linux and DevOps Tooling
Module 5: DevOps Infrastructure
Module 6: Cloud Computing and Specialisation
EPA | 4 months
- Professional discussion
- Project and Practical Assessment
Qualification
IfATE DO4 Qualification Award
AI-powered apprenticeships
AI is for everyone, not just technical teams. Every QA apprenticeship programme includes built-in Microsoft Copilot training for every learner.
- No extra cost, no separate programme, just built-in AI modules
- Practical AI training designed for every role
- Develop AI readiness across your organisation
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- Automation Engineer
- Build and Release Engineer
- Deployment Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Full-stack Developer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £17,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
DevOps
- Git
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- NGINX
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Linux
Infrastructure
- Ansible
- Terraform
Cloud services
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
Programming, testing, and scripting
- Python
- PyUnit
- SQL
- Bash
Project Management
- Trello
- Jira
- GitHub & GitHub Actions
Productivity
- Microsoft Office
- Copilot
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Discover
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Practise
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
Apply
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
Devops Engineer downloads
Download programme guideDevOps Engineer Level 4 Programme Overview
- Details of standard: DevOps Engineer
- Level: 4
- Total cost: £17,000
- Programme duration: 19 months
- Live instructor sessions: 27 days
Apprenticeships, with added flex
Flexible durations. Tailored for you.
Our apprenticeship programme timelines are not set in stone – flexible options for Level 3-5 apprenticeships deliver the skills you need, when you need them. Talk to our experts to find out more.
What our learners say
"I saw data as something that is always going to be needed in every company. I wanted learn somewhere with hands-on experience, which I would say is as important as the qualification, and that's something that you get much more in an apprenticeship. In my day-to-day role I troubleshoot people's issues and make databases to make everyone's life easier.”
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
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