WSO2 to train on Linux system administration, DevOps

• Programme will leverage WSO2’s experience in managing Linux-based infrastructure and cloud technologies to offer critical skills and practical knowledge to participants

WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, announced a free six-month training programme in Linux system administration and DevOps engineering, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. 

This programme aims to equip 200 participants with critical skills required to thrive in today’s evolving tech industry.
With 20 years of expertise in open-source technology, WSO2 aims to bridge skill gaps in the industry by providing deeper knowledge of system administration and DevOps engineering to students and additional training to IT professionals specialising in this field. 

“At WSO2, we believe in empowering the next generation of IT professionals by sharing our expertise and fostering innovation. This training programme reflects our commitment to addressing the skill gap in system administration and DevOps engineering by imparting our knowledge and experience in this field,” said WSO2 Vice President and distinguished engineer Lakmal Warusawithana. 

The participants will gain hands-on exposure to the latest technologies and industry best practices. The course structure includes over 50 hours of live online instruction and requires an additional 200+ hours of practical exercises. The final two months will involve a group project, providing participants with real-world experience.
Interested applicants must submit a 300-word self-introduction and selection will be based on applicants’ performance in a Linux exam. The top 200 candidates will be chosen for the programme.

WSO2’s digital operations team, with their extensive experience in managing Linux-based infrastructure and cloud technologies, will lead the training sessions. 

For more details and to register click on https://wso2.com/csr.

Programme highlights

• Duration: Six months (Starting May 1, 2025)
• Mode of delivery: Virtual via Zoom 
• Session schedule: Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Eligibility: IT professionals seeking to upskill, undergraduates interested in Linux Systems or DevOps careers and individuals looking to transition into this field
• Training areas: Linux Linux administration, networking concepts, containerisation (Docker), Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, security, IT law, platform engineering and more
• Additional benefits: Sessions on communication skills, leadership mentoring, teamwork and career guidance
• Registration: Open from March 3 to 17, 2025