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Platform Engineering for the Absolute Beginner

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental tools, technologies, and methodologies of Platform Engineering.
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Platform Engineering for the Absolute Beginner

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental tools, technologies, and methodologies of Platform Engineering.
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THE SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN:
• Build self-service platforms using Kubernetes
• Automate infrastructure deployments with Terraform
• Implement security best practices for platform engineering
Skills

1

Videos

22

Quizzes

0

Hours

1

Course description

Enable rapid software delivery through platform capabilities

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Master platform engineering fundamentals by building scalable self-service platforms—from Kubernetes basics through Terraform automation, security implementation, and workflow optimization.
This platform engineering training guides beginners through creating platforms that streamline development and operations workflows. Students will build self-service capabilities that empower development teams to deploy applications rapidly while maintaining security and efficiency standards.

You'll deploy Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration, automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, implement security best practices across the platform stack, configure self-service capabilities for development teams, optimize resource allocation and utilization, establish automation workflows that reduce manual operations, and integrate tools that enable rapid software delivery. You'll also explore the intersection of infrastructure engineering and software development practices.

By the end, learners gain practical experience in building and managing modern platform infrastructure—equipping them with the skills to elevate organizational productivity and enable efficient software delivery through platform engineering principles.
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Using Packet Tracer to Understand Networks • Building Your First Network
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Sample Videos

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Bare Metal For Platform Engineering? 

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Kubernetes is Everything

Trainer

Michael Levan

Michael works with startups and enterprises globally, specializing in making Kubernetes accessible and practical. His books, including 
"50 Kubernetes Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know," are recognized as essential resources in the cloud-native community. He brings real-world implementation experience to every training session.
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Course Contents

Virtual LabS

Practice Real Skills in Real Environments

You’ve GOT to check out our CCNA virtual labs! They're designed to make networking feel alive and achievable, right from your screen. You’ll be stepping in as the network administrator of Castle Rysen Coffee, deploying Cisco network environments for the future of mankind! Here’s what to expect:

Real-World Feel:
We're using genuine Cisco software, giving you hands-on practice with routers, switches, and configs that really mirror what you'll encounter. No more wondering if it’s your problem or the simulator malfunctioning.
Course Integration:
We've spliced these labs directly into the course interface, so as soon as we demo a concept on video, you can immediately try it yourself!
Build Confidence Fast:
Break things, fix them, experiment freely in a safe space. It's all about turning "I get it" into "I can do this" while we're on this journey together. 

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Study planner

Learn on Your Time

  • Study Planners allow you to commit to times to learn so that you can stay on track!
    • Schedule training times
    • Set deadlines
    • Monitor your progress
    • Plan your future!
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