- Module 1: Introduction and motivation
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Introduction and motivation
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Introduction and motivation
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Why GitOps
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The Wild West …before DevOps …before GitOps
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Lead to Infrastructure as Code
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New tooling…similar challenge…running on my machine
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Resources
- Module 2: GitOps fundamentals and core principles
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GitOps fundamentals and core principles
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GitOps fundamentals and core principles
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The four principles:
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Terminology
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Contextualization: GitOps within DevOps, DevSecOps, and Platform Engineering
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Resources
- Module 3: GitOps architecture, patterns, and anti-patterns
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GitOps architecture
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GitOps Architecture: Declarative
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In-cluster vs. external reconciler
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Progressive delivery: Blue/Green, Canary, rolling updates
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Trunk-based development vs. branch-based approaches
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Architecture patterns: Single source of truth, repository separation
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State store alternatives (Git, OCI, ConfigHub)
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Resources
- Module 4: GitOps tooling 101: Argo CD, Flux CD and Sveltos
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GitOps tooling 101: Argo CD, Flux CD and Sveltos
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GitOps tooling 101: Argo CD, Flux CD and Sveltos
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Comparison of architectures, operation, and use cases
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Helm vs. Kustomize – differences, strengths, and combinations
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Building a GitOps service catalog with Helm
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Resources
- Module 5: GitOps for Enterprises – Scaling and security
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GitOps for Enterprises – Scaling and Security
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GitOps at Scale – Reference architectures
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Secrets management in GitOps
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Cultural shifts through GitOps – GitOps in, GitOps out
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Resources
- Module 6: Outlook and trends – GitOps is a sprawl of configs...
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Outlook and trends – GitOps is a sprawl of Configs...
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Outlook and trends – GitOps is a sprawl of configs...
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The future of GitOps in combination with AI and Platform Engineering
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Resources
- Bonus interview
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Interview with Alexis Richardson; co-founder and CEO of ConfigHub
- Next steps
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Next steps
Introduction to GitOps for Platform Engineering
This course offers a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals, principles, and architectures of GitOps for modern platform engineering. Explore how GitOps enables reliable, scalable, and self-service delivery workflows. Including a bonus interview with Alexis Richardson; co-founder and CEO of ConfigHub
What you'll learn
By the end of this certification, you'll be able to:
Be able to classify and apply GitOps concepts effectively in platform engineering contexts. Understand how GitOps workflows enhance automation, traceability, and reliability across IDPs. Identify common anti-patterns and best practices for scaling GitOps. Gain a forward-looking perspective on the evolution of GitOps and its alignment with platform engineering principles.
Curriculum
6 MODULES ·MODULE 1
Introduction and Motivation
Why GitOps The Wild West …before DevOps …before GitOps Lead to Infrastructure as Code New Tooling…Similar Challenge…Running on my MachineMODULE 2
GitOps Fundamentals and Core Principles
The four principles: Terminology Contextualization: GitOps within DevOps, DevSecOps, and Platform EngineeringMODULE 3
GitOps Architecture, Patterns, and Anti-Patterns
GitOps Architecture: Declarative Progressive Delivery: Blue/Green, Canary, Rolling Updates Trunk-based development vs. branch-based approaches Architecture patterns: Single Source of Truth, Repository separation State store alternatives (Git, OCI, ConfigHub)MODULE 4
GitOps tooling 101: Argo CD, Flux CD, and Sveltos
Comparison of architectures, operation, and use cases Helm vs. Kustomize – differences, strengths, and combinations Building a GitOps Service Catalog with HelmMODULE 5
GitOps for Enterprises - Scaling and Security
GitOps at Scale – Reference Architectures Secrets management in GitOps Cultural Shifts Through GitOps – GitOps In, GitOps OutMODULE 6
Outlook and trends - GitOps is a sprawl of configs..
Sprawl of configs The future of GitOps in combination with AI and Platform EngineeringMeet your Instructor
Artem Lajko
Head of Platform Engineering at iits-consulting
- Author of Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes
- Keynote and public speaker
- IT freelancer contributing to various publishers
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| Name | Image | Position | Text | LinkedinPost | |
| Jay Moran |  |
SVP of Platform Engineering & Distinguished Engineer at Fiserv | I don’t often feel certifications are too useful, but in this case beyond being not vendor specific, I think this is one certification that really helps define a “Platform Engineer” versus someone who does some of the many components of what goes into platform engineering… | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycmoran/ | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaycmoran_platformasaproduct-idp-platformengineering-activity-7364777833262448641-ku7Z/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB7W6ucBwi1gPqF5QCBe36ipfkH_n4Cityo |
| Daniel Palermi |  |
Senior Cloud Engineer at Serko | The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification helped me understand the evolution of DevOps and engineering practices over the years. It clarified the concept of platform engineering and its true purpose. In my opinion, everyone working in an IT company should take this course, as it offers valuable lessons that span across all roles. |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-palermi-4a5b881b/ | |
| Brittany Lebel |  |
Senior Product Owner, Kinsale Insurance | The Platform Engineering course was a transformative addition to my career. The content was well-structured, covering everything from designing Platform Engineering Maturity Models to developing reference architectures that drive standardization and empower developers with seamless self-service capabilities. The hands-on lectures on Pocket IDP provided an in-depth exploration of the entire implementation process, diving into technical details and real-case scenarios. This comprehensive approach offered invaluable insights into how an IDP functions as a product and how it can efficiently support production workloads.Thanks to this course, I now have the expertise to contribute meaningfully to the development and enhancement of our Internal Developer Platform, enabling us to accelerate application delivery cycles.I highly recommend this course to anyone eager to elevate their engineering expertise and make a tangible impact in platform engineering! | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-lebel/ | |
| Marc Schnitzius |  |
Service Lead Platform Engineering at Codecentric AG | The Platform Engineering Certified Practitioner course is a great guide for better understanding that the success of an internal developer platform is not just about making developers happy and shifting all their problems to a platform team. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schnitzius/ | |
| Rafael de Araujo Pires |  |
Global Director of Architecture at AB InBev | The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification was more than concepts. It was a reflection on my own platform journey since 2022.The biggest lesson? Platforms are about people. It’s about listening, building trust, and reducing friction so teams can deliver value with autonomy. It’s about connecting culture, product, and technology, and showing that developer satisfaction can be as strategic as any infrastructure investment.Platform engineering isn’t just code: it’s people, trust, and real business impact. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaeldearaujop/ |
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