- Understanding the evolution, core principles, and business value of automation in enterprise IT operations
- Differentiating between traditional operations, DevOps, DevSecOps, and AutoOps methodologies
- Identifying automation opportunities, use cases, and success metrics across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
- Overview of the CompTIA AutoOps+ (AT0-001) certification domains, exam structure, and career pathways
CompTIA IT Automation and Operations Training Course
CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course
Master the strategic leadership of enterprise automation with Accumentum’s CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course.
Course focus: Automation strategy, infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD pipeline design, orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational resilience.
Course Overview
Plan, implement, govern, and optimize enterprise automation initiatives.
This comprehensive program is designed to equip IT professionals with the essential skills to successfully plan, implement, govern, and optimize automation initiatives across modern IT environments. Ideal for mid-level and experienced infrastructure professionals, including systems administrators, cloud engineers, DevOps practitioners, network administrators, and IT operations leaders.
This vendor-neutral CompTIA certification focuses on key areas including automation strategy, infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD pipeline design, orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational resilience.
Through expert-led instruction, hands-on labs, real-world case studies, and practical frameworks, you’ll learn how to lead automation projects, integrate DevOps and SecOps practices, mitigate operational risks, ensure scalability and compliance, and drive measurable efficiency gains across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. You will gain the ability to design reliable automated workflows, reduce manual toil, enhance security posture, and align automation efforts with broader business objectives.
Prepare confidently for the CompTIA AutoOps+ (AT0-001) exam and position yourself as a forward-thinking leader at the intersection of automation, DevOps, and IT operations.
Course Objectives
Build AutoOps+ certification readiness and practical enterprise automation capability.
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Automation Principles and IaC
Master automation principles and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools and best practices to provision, configure, and manage scalable IT environments across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures.
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CI/CD Pipeline Design
Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, automated software delivery while integrating security, compliance, and quality controls throughout the development lifecycle.
03
Operations Resilience
Develop advanced skills in configuration management, orchestration, monitoring, and troubleshooting to maintain resilient, high-performance automated IT operations.
04
Governance and Alignment
Lead enterprise automation initiatives by applying DevOps and SecOps methodologies, mitigating operational risks, ensuring governance and compliance, and aligning automation strategies with business objectives.
Who Should Attend
- Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, and IT Operations professionals seeking to automate repetitive tasks and advance into more strategic roles.
- Cloud Engineers, DevOps Practitioners, and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) who want to strengthen their automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise.
- IT professionals with 2 to 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, cloud, or hybrid environments looking to earn the CompTIA AutoOps+ certification.
- Team leads and mid-level technical managers responsible for modernizing IT operations, improving efficiency, and implementing enterprise-wide automation initiatives.
Prerequisites
- 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps-related roles.
- Solid understanding of fundamental networking, operating systems (Linux and Windows), and basic cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, containers).
- Working knowledge of scripting or programming basics (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell) and version control systems such as Git.
- Familiarity with core IT service management and security principles is strongly recommended (CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cloud+ level knowledge is highly beneficial).
Pathway Map
The CompTIA AutoOps+ training course covers the full enterprise automation lifecycle.
The curriculum aligns automation strategy, scripting, IaC, version control, configuration management, CI/CD, containers, observability, SecOps, governance, risk management, troubleshooting, and business alignment with the CompTIA AutoOps+ AT0-001 certification pathway.
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Foundations of AutoOps and IT Automation
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Scripting and Programming for Automation
3
Infrastructure as Code
4
Version Control and Collaboration
5
Configuration Management
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Continuous Integration and Delivery
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Containerization and Orchestration
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Monitoring, Logging, and Observability
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Security Automation and SecOps
10
Automation Governance and Strategy
Course Content
Full CompTIA AutoOps+ curriculum breakout.
- Mastering scripting fundamentals in Bash, PowerShell, and Python for operational tasks
- Writing, testing, debugging, and versioning reusable automation scripts
- Integrating scripts with APIs, RESTful services, and external systems
- Applying secure coding practices, error handling, and maintainability standards in automation code
- Exploring declarative and imperative IaC approaches and their advantages
- Implementing IaC with industry-standard tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation
- Managing infrastructure provisioning, versioning, testing, and deployment pipelines
- Detecting and remediating infrastructure drift while maintaining compliance and consistency
- Advanced Git workflows, branching strategies, and repository management for infrastructure teams
- Implementing pull requests, code reviews, and collaboration in multi-team AutoOps environments
- Integrating version control systems with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
- Establishing governance and best practices for shared automation codebases
- Understanding desired-state configuration and its role in scalable operations
- Deploying and managing tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack
- Automating server, application, and endpoint configuration at enterprise scale
- Auditing, enforcing, and reporting on configuration compliance and security baselines
- Designing, building, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure
- Incorporating automated testing, security scanning, quality gates, and approval processes
- Implementing deployment strategies including blue-green, canary, and rolling updates
- Managing release automation, rollback procedures, and pipeline observability
- Implementing container fundamentals with Docker, best practices, and image management
- Orchestrating workloads using Kubernetes, including pods, services, and deployments
- Managing networking, persistent storage, and scaling in containerized environments
- Securing and monitoring containerized applications and microservices architectures
- Designing comprehensive monitoring strategies and performance metrics
- Implementing centralized logging, metrics collection, and visualization platforms
- Configuring alerting, dashboards, and proactive incident detection
- Leveraging observability data for root-cause analysis and operational optimization
- Embedding security controls into automation pipelines (shift-left security)
- Automating vulnerability scanning, compliance auditing, and policy enforcement
- Managing secrets, identity access, and zero-trust principles in automated environments
- Addressing operational risk, threat modeling, and incident response automation
- Developing enterprise automation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and policies
- Conducting risk assessments, mitigation planning, and operational resilience strategies
- Aligning automation initiatives with organizational goals, KPIs, and compliance requirements
- Leading change management, team enablement, and continuous improvement in AutoOps programs
Course Features
Designed for practical AutoOps+ training and AT0-001 certification preparation.
Interactive Learning
Participate in training sessions, discussions, and hands-on labs with experienced instructors.
Practical Scenarios
Engage in real-world exercises and case studies to apply current IT automation operational concepts.
Comprehensive Study Materials
Access extensive resources, including e-books, video lectures, and practice exams.
Certification Preparation
Receive guidance and tips to successfully pass the CompTIA AutoOps+ certification exam.
Certification ExamPrepare for the official
Prepare for the official
CompTIA AutoOps+ AT0-001 certification exam.
AutoOps+ AT0-001 Exam Readiness
Upon completing the CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course with Accumentum, you will be fully prepared to take the official CompTIA AutoOps+ certification exam (AT0-001).
This vendor-neutral credential validates your expertise in strategically leading automation initiatives, implementing robust IaC and CI/CD frameworks, managing operational risks and SecOps controls, and aligning automation programs with business objectives to deliver efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure IT operations outcomes.
Earning the certification demonstrates your ability to oversee the full automation lifecycle, mitigate risks in modern IT environments, drive cross-functional collaboration, and generate measurable business value from automation investments.
It will significantly boost your career prospects in the fast-growing automation and DevOps space, positioning you for high-demand roles such as Automation Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure as Code Specialist, and Automation Program Lead, while future-proofing your skills as organizations worldwide accelerate enterprise automation adoption at scale.
Career Outcomes
Where CompTIA AutoOps+ can take your career.
CompTIA AutoOps+ shows employers that you can do the work in IT automation and orchestration. We built this course around the jobs our learners actually go after, so the labs and reviews map to tasks you will see in those roles.
Automation Engineer
Script and automate repeatable infrastructure work.
DevOps Engineer
Build pipelines and infrastructure as code.
Site Reliability Engineer
Automate monitoring and recovery.
Systems Engineer
Replace manual tasks with tested automation.
Funding and PathPay
Ways to pay for CompTIA AutoOps+ training.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. If you are a soldier or airman, start a request in ArmyIgnitED or AFVEC. Those systems decide eligibility and funding for each course, and we help you with the paperwork. See our Army CA pathway, our AF COOL pathway, and the full funding options page.
Paying on your own? PathPay lets you start CompTIA AutoOps+ training after your first monthly payment clears and spread the rest of the course fee over a short schedule. You get the same instructors, labs, and support as a full upfront enrollment. Questions about funding? Email us at info@accumentum.net.
Related Training
Courses that pair well with CompTIA AutoOps+.
AutoOps+ fits well after Linux+ or Cloud+. You can browse the full CompTIA training catalog or our complete course list.
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training Course
Pairs with AutoOps+ by extending your skills in Linux system administration.
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Training Course
Pairs with AutoOps+ by extending your skills in vendor-neutral cloud operations.
CompTIA Server+ Certification Training Course
Pairs with AutoOps+ by extending your skills in server hardware and administration.
Study Plan
How we pace the CompTIA AutoOps+ course.
Our CompTIA AutoOps+ course has 10 modules. We teach them in order because each one builds on the last. In the first half you work through Foundations of AutoOps and IT Automation, Scripting and Programming for Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Version Control and Collaborative Practices, and Configuration Management. In the second half you move on to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Containerization and Orchestration, Monitoring, Logging, and Observability, Security Automation and SecOps, and Automation Governance, Strategy, and Business Alignment.
Plan on steady weekly study between sessions. Read the objectives for the week before class, practice the skills in a lab or on your own gear, and come with questions. Near the end we review weak spots against the official AutoOps+ objectives so you go into the exam with a clear plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understand how Accumentum’s CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course supports AT0-001 exam preparation, hands-on IT automation skills, delivery, governance, SecOps, and career advancement.
The CompTIA AutoOps+ (AT0-001) is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the skills needed to automate IT operations across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It focuses on automation coding concepts, system configuration and provisioning, continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines. The course and certification are designed for IT professionals who want to streamline infrastructure, integrate DevOps practices, and drive operational efficiency and innovation.
This course is ideal for systems administrators, network administrators, cloud engineers, DevOps practitioners, Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), and IT operations professionals with 2 to 3+ years of experience. It is also suited for team leads and mid-level technical managers responsible for modernizing IT operations through automation.
Participants should have 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps roles. A solid understanding of networking, operating systems (Linux/Windows), basic cloud concepts, scripting fundamentals (Bash, Python, or PowerShell), and version control (Git) is required. CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, or Server+ knowledge is strongly recommended.
The course aligns directly with the official AT0-001 exam domains and includes 10 comprehensive subject areas: Foundations of AutoOps, Scripting and Programming for Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Version Control and Collaborative Practices, Configuration Management, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization and Orchestration, Monitoring/Logging/Observability, Security Automation and SecOps, and Automation Governance/Strategy/Business Alignment.
Yes. The training is fully aligned with the CompTIA AutoOps+ V1 exam objectives and includes focused exam preparation, practice questions, hands-on labs, and test-taking strategies. You will receive expert guidance to help you pass the AT0-001 exam with confidence on your first attempt.
The course is delivered through flexible, expert-led formats including live virtual classes and on-demand self-paced modules. It features comprehensive video lessons, interactive labs, real-world case studies, and downloadable resources. Most learners complete the program in 5 days (expert-led) or at their own pace over 4 to 6 weeks.
Absolutely. The course includes extensive hands-on labs using industry tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD platforms. You will build, test, and troubleshoot real automation workflows, IaC templates, pipelines, and monitoring solutions in simulated enterprise environments.
Earning CompTIA AutoOps+ demonstrates your ability to automate and optimize modern IT operations, making you highly valuable to employers. It opens doors to advanced roles in DevOps, cloud operations, SRE, and automation engineering, while validating skills that directly reduce manual toil, improve security, and accelerate business innovation.
Yes. Like all CompTIA certifications, AutoOps+ is vendor-neutral, meaning the skills you learn apply across multiple platforms and technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, on-premises, etc.) rather than being tied to a single vendor’s tools or ecosystem.
Enrolling is simple. Visit the registration page or contact our team directly for early access, special launch pricing, and expert guidance. You’ll receive immediate access to course materials, labs, and ongoing support to help you achieve your CompTIA AutoOps+ certification and advance your career in IT automation.
CompTIA AutoOps+ supports roles such as Automation Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Systems Engineer. Your experience and the employer decide the final fit, and the certification helps show you can handle the work in IT automation and orchestration.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. ArmyIgnitED and AFVEC decide eligibility and funding for each request, and we help you prepare the paperwork.
Yes. With PathPay you start the AutoOps+ course after your first monthly payment clears and pay the rest of the course fee over a short schedule.
AutoOps+ fits well after Linux+ or Cloud+.
Email us at info@accumentum.net. We look at your background and goals and suggest the course order that makes sense for you.
The course has 10 modules, starting with Foundations of AutoOps and IT Automation and ending with Automation Governance, Strategy, and Business Alignment.
Yes. Under the CompTIA retake policy you can retake an exam right away after a first attempt. After a second attempt you wait at least 14 days before a third try. You buy a new voucher for each attempt.
Enrollment
Enroll in the CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course with Accumentum.
Enroll in the CompTIA AutoOps+ Certification Training Course with Accumentum to master the strategic leadership skills needed to plan, implement, govern, and scale enterprise automation initiatives, design robust IaC and CI/CD frameworks, manage operational risks and SecOps controls, and align automation programs with business objectives, earning the industry’s premier vendor-neutral certification for IT automation and operations (AT0-001).
This course is your direct pathway to becoming a CompTIA AutoOps+ Certified Professional, positioning you as a forward-thinking leader at the forefront of the rapidly growing automation, DevOps, and modern IT operations space. For detailed information, upcoming course dates, early access options, and to secure your spot, visit Accumentum’s registration page linked below.
Advance into enterprise automation with CompTIA AutoOps+ training.
Prepare for the CompTIA AutoOps+ AT0-001 certification exam while building the automation, IaC, CI/CD, SecOps, observability, governance, and IT operations skills required for modern cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.