DevOps Academy is an Erasmus + Cooperation Partnership project, co-funded by the European Commission, uniting six partners from : Austria (bit [= best in training] schulungscenter);Belgium (Odisee University of Applied Sciences);Bulgaria (Womentech Network);Italy (ECOLE, Enti Confindustriali Lombardi per l’Education);Portugal (Amaris Consulting);and Spain (Premium Research). The project aims to design and implement an innovative training program on Sustainable DevOps to boost inclusive career opportunities in the IT sector with for women, adults without a technical background, and underrepresented groups in the job market.Bridging the gap In the context of the ongoing digital transformation in Europe, the European Commission estimates that 20 million ICT specialists will be needed by 2030. The European Skills Agenda and the Digital Education Action Plan call for urgent action to close this gap. In this context, DevOps, a set of practices that integrates software development and IT operations, has become one of the most in-demand skillsets in the digital economy. Yet, access to this career path is often limited to those with formal technical backgrounds. DevOps Academy bridges this gap, offering hands-on, beginner-friendly learning that integrates technical skills with soft skills, teamwork, and sustainable practices. Opening the doors of DevOps to a wider and more diverse communityAlso, access to DevOps training and career opportunities remains uneven, particularly for adults without a technical background, women and professionals facing systemic barriers. In Europe, women represents 19% of ICT specialists. The Gender Equality Strategy 2020–2025 stresses the importance of ensuring equal access to opportunities in the tech sector. The DevOps Academy aims to respond to this challenge by designing and delivering an inclusive and sustainable training programme for future DevOps professionals. Target groupsanyone curious about tech and/ or who would like (re-)enter the job marketfocus on women, adults without a technical background, and underrepresented groups in the job marketGet more informationAnyone interested can already join the waitlist to receive update and early access.You may also be interested inGood practices19 June 2026The European Leadership Academy Empowering women across with digital skills to build a more equal and sustainable future for Europe. MethodologyNo methodology availableAdditional informationIndustry - field of education and trainingInformation and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not further definedTarget audienceDigital skills for ICT professionals and other digital experts.Geographic scope - CountryAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusRomaniaSloveniaCroatiaCzech republicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyIrelandMaltaLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsPortugalPolandSwedenSpainSlovakiaShow moreShow lessTarget languageEnglishGeographical sphereInternational initiativeTarget groupPersons requiring employment retrainingPersons in secondary/compulsory educationPersons who have completed tertiary education (EQF 7)Persons with 0-3 years work experienceWebsite linkDevOps Academy Log in to comment
Good practices19 June 2026The European Leadership Academy Empowering women across with digital skills to build a more equal and sustainable future for Europe.