DevOps Engineer Jobs — Best Certifications & How to Become One
Employers hiring DevOps engineers most often ask for CLF-C02, AZ-400 and CKA certifications. This page shows what the job involves, the certification path in the right order, and every certification we cover for it — each with a free practice test.
What Does a DevOps Engineer Do?
DevOps engineers automate how software gets built, tested and released: pipelines, infrastructure as code, containers and Kubernetes, plus the monitoring that keeps releases safe. It is a senior-leaning field built on top of cloud and system skills.
The path starts with a cloud foundation, then the Azure DevOps expert exam (AZ-400), with Kubernetes (CKA) as the skill almost every DevOps job post names.
The DevOps Engineer Certification Path
All DevOps Engineer Certifications
How Study4Pass Helps You Prepare
The core of your preparation is a real question bank: exam-style questions organised by domain, so you can see exactly which topics are costing you marks. On top of that, every question carries an Ask AI panel — send the question to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or Copilot for a deeper explanation. AI is for understanding the concept; the core preparation stays the real practice questions.
DevOps Engineer Certification — FAQs
Which certification should I take first for devops engineer jobs?
Start with a cloud foundation — CLF-C02 (AWS) or AZ-900 (Azure). DevOps exams like AZ-400 assume you already know a cloud platform.
Do I need experience before I start?
AZ-400 expects real experience first — Microsoft designs it for people who have already worked in Azure administration or development.
How long does preparation take?
It depends on your starting point and how many hours a week you study. Fundamentals exams usually take a few weeks of steady study; associate and professional exams take longer because they test hands-on scenarios. Practising by domain — and reviewing every explanation — matters more than total hours.
Are the practice tests on Study4Pass free?
Yes. Every exam page on Study4Pass has a free practice test you can start without paying, so you can check your level before you commit to a study plan.
