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DevOps is a way of working that brings development and operations together to deliver software faster and more reliably. It focuses on collaboration, automation and continuous improvement so teams can respond quickly to change and reduce failures in production.

DevOps training helps you understand the key concepts, culture and practices behind this way of working. You’ll see how DevOps supports Agile and Lean approaches, how CI/CD and automation improve flow, and how better communication leads to more stable services.

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Training aligned with the DevOps Foundation® (DOFD) certification from the DevOps Institute.Programme management FAQs

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Real‑world DevOps concepts, practices and examples you can apply in your current role.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#website","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/","name":"Knowledge Train","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#organization"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean/#webpage","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean","name":"What does program management mean? | Knowledge Train","datePublished":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#website"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/author/knowledgetrain","name":"Simon Buehring","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/author/knowledgetrain","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/simon-96x96-2-96x96.webp","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/simon-96x96-2-96x96.webp","caption":"Simon Buehring","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"sameAs":["https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/about/simon-buehring"],"worksFor":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#organization"}},{"@type":"Article","headline":"What does program management mean? | Knowledge Train","datePublished":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","author":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/author/knowledgetrain","name":"Simon Buehring"},"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/#organization"},"description":"Click to read this PRINCE2 frequently asked question: What does program management mean?","name":"What does program management mean? | Knowledge Train","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean#richSnippet","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean/#webpage"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean/#webpage"}}]}

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Structured, exam‑oriented training to help you pass your first DevOps certification.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"What does program management mean?","text":"What does program management mean?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Program management is an overarching approach to managing multiple projects within an organisation. It involves the coordination of activities and resources across multiple projects in order to ensure the successful delivery of a program of work. Program management is focused on the strategic goals of the program and assists with the management of multiple projects by setting and monitoring program objectives, budget, schedule, and quality. It also helps to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.\nA program aims to realise benefits that contribute to the organisation's strategic goals.","dateCreated":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Simon Buehring"},"dateCreated":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","datePublished":"2026-03-18T12:59:28+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/programme-management/programme-management-faqs/what-does-program-management-mean"}}

DevOps course summary

Use this summary to decide if DevOps is suitable for you and how it fits into your wider IT or DevOps career plans.Programme Management related articles

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Best for Programmes coordinate related projects to deliver strategic outcomes and sustained benefits.
Prerequisites Programmes bridge organisational strategy and project delivery by aligning work to measurable outcomes.
Duration Managing interdependencies across projects reduces conflict, duplication, and hidden risks.
Delivery options Governance, clear roles, and transparent reporting improve accountability and decision-making.
Exam included Active stakeholder engagement and consistent communication build trust and maintain momentum.
Exam formatPortfolio management – Interview with Ipek Sahra ÖzgülerBenefits realisation and KPIs ensure investment delivers value beyond time and budget.
Qualification Standard methods, training, and continual improvement help programmes stay adaptable and repeatable.
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