Hybrid Student Technology Cohort • Chicago Community Hub + National Online Access
Intro to DevOps + Computer Science Foundations
A 16-week Level 1 cohort designed to help students understand computers, operating systems, Linux, GitHub, scripting, networking, and beginner DevOps workflow. Students can participate locally through our Chicago community hub or join online from anywhere in the country.
Length
16 Weeks
Format
Hybrid
Live Classes
2 Per Week
Class Time
1.5 Hours Each
Upcoming Cohort
Final days and times are pending instructor and location confirmation. Families may apply now to reserve interest and receive session options once the schedule is finalized.
Student Capacity
The cohort is designed for focused learning groups. Each session is planned for up to 15 students, with online and in-person participation options.
Tuition
Tuition is $3,500 for the full 16-week cohort. Payment plans, sponsor-a-student options, and scholarship review may be available.
Hybrid Learning Model
Local enough to build community. Online enough to reach the nation.
Students in Chicago may participate through our community-based learning partnership with Mama Sherry at the historic Bronzeville Society Center. Students outside Chicago may join online through live virtual instruction and recorded learning access.
Community Learning Hub
This program is designed to bring positive traffic, energy, and opportunity into the location by connecting students, parents, instructors, business leaders, and community partners around education, technology, and future workforce development.
Level 1 Roadmap
16-week learning journey
This is not a random coding class. Students begin with computer science foundations and move step by step into Linux, GitHub, scripting, networking, and beginner DevOps workflow.
Weeks 1–2
Computer Science + Digital Foundations
Weeks 3–6
Linux Fundamentals
Weeks 7–9
Linux Administration Basics
Weeks 10–11
GitHub + Technical Documentation
Weeks 12–13
Bash Scripting + Automation
Weeks 14–15
Networking + Security Basics
Week 16
DevOps Workflow + Final Project Demo
Final Project
Linux System Health Check Project
Students complete a beginner technical project that demonstrates command-line confidence, documentation, scripting, and presentation skills.
Students will create:
- • A GitHub portfolio repository
- • A README file explaining their work
- • Linux command screenshots
- • A simple Bash script
- • A short final presentation
- • A certificate of completion
Continuous Learning
A level-based pathway, not a one-time class
Students begin at Level 1 and may continue through a structured Decipher IT learning pathway. Each level builds on the last so learners understand what they are learning, why it matters, and what comes next.
Foundation Track
- • Level 1: Computer Science + Operating System Foundations
- • Level 2: Linux Fundamentals
- • Level 3: Linux Administration
- • Level 4: GitHub + Technical Documentation
- • Level 5: Bash Scripting + Automation
- • Level 6: Networking + Security
- • Level 7: Intro to DevOps Workflow
Enterprise Track
- • Level 8: Ansible + Configuration Management
- • Level 9: Terraform + Infrastructure as Code
- • Level 10: Terragrunt + Multi-Environment IaC
- • Level 11: Containers + Kubernetes
- • Level 12: Helm Charts + Application Packaging
- • Level 13: APIs + Integration Engineering
- • Level 14: CI/CD + GitHub Actions
- • Level 15: Red Hat Enterprise Tools + Satellite 6
- • Level 16: DOPE Codex Enterprise Capstone
Level 1 gets students started. Levels 2–7 build the foundation. Levels 8–16 prepare learners for enterprise systems work through real-world simulation practice using DOPE Codex.
Enrollment Process
How families reserve a cohort seat
Decipher IT uses an application-first enrollment process. Families apply first, then approved students receive next steps for session selection, payment options, parent/guardian consent, and onboarding.
Step 1
Apply
Families complete the student interest/application form with parent or guardian information.
Step 2
Review
Decipher IT reviews student fit, session availability, and learning goals before confirming next steps.
Step 3
Confirm Seat
Approved families receive payment options, including full tuition, deposit, payment plan, sponsor seat, or scholarship review.
Step 4
Begin Cohort
Students receive orientation details, class access, recorded learning access, and weekly expectations.
Upcoming Dates
Summer Cohort Schedule
Enrollment Window: Opening Soon
Target Cohort Start: Summer 2026
Orientation: To Be Announced
Live Schedule: Pending instructor and location confirmation
Format: Hybrid — Chicago hub + national online access
Payment Options
Tuition and payment planning
Full Tuition: $3,500
Payment Plans: Available after application review
Seat Deposit: May be available for approved families
Learning Library: Optional recorded access subscription planned
Stripe: Payment links are sent after student approval and parent/guardian confirmation.
Apply for the Next Cohort
Complete the interest/application form to receive upcoming session options, enrollment details, payment plan information, and parent/guardian next steps.