DevOps Engineering

Higher Professional Degree

DevOps Engineering

Online Study Programme

Become the bridge between software development and IT operations. Learn to automate, deploy, and manage modern cloud-based systems, and gain the hands-on DevOps skills companies need to deliver reliable digital services.

Online Studies

11 August 2026 More startups

13 October 2026

2 year full time | 4 years part time

Full time: NOK 45.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 22.500,- per semester

Introduction price August 2026 startup:
Full time: NOK 38.250,- first semester
Part time: NOK 19.125,- first semester

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

How is AI used in the programme?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how digital services are built, deployed, and maintained. In this programme, students learn how AI enhances DevOps workflows through smart monitoring, automated testing, anomaly detection, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines. You’ll explore how AI assists in predicting system failures, improving cloud resource usage, and supporting automated incident response.

By combining DevOps skills with AI-supported tools, graduates gain a future-proof competence that aligns with the direction of modern tech teams and cloud-native organisations. This ensures that your training remains relevant in an increasingly automated and data-driven industry.

Why Study DevOps Engineering?

Modern digital products, from apps to online services, depend on continuous and reliable delivery. DevOps engineers sit at the centre of this reality, connecting development and operations to ensure stable, scalable, and secure solutions. This programme is designed for students who want to work hands-on with automation, cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure.

You will learn how modern tech teams collaborate, deploy updates rapidly, and maintain high-performing systems used by thousands of users. With growing demand for DevOps competence across all industries, this education provides a clear pathway to in-demand roles and helps you develop both technical and collaborative skills essential for today's IT workforce.

Career Opportunities

After completing DevOps Engineering, you can pursue careers such as:

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
  • Infrastructure Administrator
  • Cloud Deployment Technician
  • CI/CD Pipeline Engineer
  • Automation Technician
  • IT Operations Specialist
DevOps Engineering

Become the link that keeps digital services running

Programme information

Graduates gain a strong foundation in cloud technologies, automation, programming, and modern software deployment practices. You will learn to set up and manage CI/CD pipelines, configure Linux environments, use scripting for automation, and monitor digital services. The programme builds your ability to solve technical problems, assess IT security risks, communicate technical decisions, and collaborate within agile teams.

By combining development and operational competence, you become equipped to support reliable, scalable, and secure digital services throughout the entire software lifecycle.

Read more about the study program in our course catalog.

Subjects in DevOps Engineering:

  • Foundations of DevOps and Programming
  • Linux
  • Git and Scripting Fundamentals
  • Cloud Operations and Applications
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
  • Automation
  • Project Exam 1
  • Database Management
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Cloud Training (Azure)
  • Advanced Programming
  • IT Security & Analysis
  • Project Exam 2
School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT.
Degree: Higher Professional Degree
Credits: 120 Credits

Hardware and software

We recommend the following:

  • The machine MUST be able to handle virtualization
  • 1 TB SSD storage
  • 16 GB RAM
  • Core i5 or newer

We do not recommend MAC with Mx processor, as the machine does not handle certain software and virtualizations.

All necessary software is provided to students through Noroff – or by downloading for free from the Internet.

As part of the study program, Microsoft Azure is used. Typically, Azure for Students is utilized, which provides up to NOK 1,000 in free credit. In some cases, however, it may be necessary to set up a Pay-As-You-Go subscription, which may incur costs.

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).

As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.

As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.

You can read more about payment, loans, and grants here. 

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