Corporate GitLab CI-CD Training Course

Edstellar's GitLab CI-CD instructor-led training course enhances the skills of development teams, quality assurance teams, and release engineers. It equips them with the knowledge to utilize GitLab's CI/CD pipelines effectively. Upskill and enable your teams to automate and optimize the software development lifecycle.

Duration

8 - 16 hrs

Delivery Type

Instructor-led Group Training
(Virtual / On-site / Off-site)

Training Available in

10 Languages

Multiple Locations

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Drive Team Excellence with GitLab CI-CD Corporate Training

Empower your teams with expert-led on-site, off-site, and virtual GitLab CI-CD Training through Edstellar, a premier corporate training provider for organizations globally. Designed to meet your specific training needs, this group training program ensures your team is primed to drive your business goals. Help your employees build lasting capabilities that translate into real performance gains.

The primary aim of CI is to detect and fix integration issues earlier in the development cycle, thereby improving software quality and reducing the time taken to validate and release new software updates. The CD approach enables a more agile deployment process and ensures end-users can quickly benefit from new features, bug fixes, and updates. GitLab CI/CD pipelines are highly customizable, supporting complex workflows tailored to different project needs.

The GitLab CI-CD instructor-led training course focuses on setting up basic CI/CD pipelines, understanding pipeline architecture, and working with GitLab runners. It includes practical applications like deploying applications to Docker Container registries and utilizing GitLab's security scanners. Our virtual/onsite GitLab CI-CD training course equips professionals with the skills to stay at the forefront of software development and DevOps trends.

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Key Skills Employees Gain from instructor-led GitLab CI-CD Training

GitLab CI-CD skills corporate training will enable teams to effectively apply their learnings at work.

Security Scanning
Security Scanning is the process of identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks. this skill is important for cybersecurity roles to proactively protect against threats.
Pipeline Configuration
Pipeline Configuration is the process of setting up and managing automated workflows for data processing and deployment. This skill is important for DevOps and data engineering roles, as it ensures efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery.
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis involves assessing and interpreting data to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness. This skill is important for roles in management, sports, and finance, as it drives informed decision-making and enhances productivity.
Automated Testing
Automated Testing is the use of software tools to execute tests automatically, ensuring code quality and functionality. This skill is important for developers and QA engineers as it enhances efficiency, reduces errors, and accelerates the release cycle.
Advanced Optimization
Advanced Optimization is the process of enhancing systems or processes for maximum efficiency and performance. this skill is important for roles in data analysis, engineering, and operations, as it drives cost reduction, improves productivity, and enhances decision-making.
Cloud Integration
Cloud Integration is the process of connecting various cloud services and applications to streamline data flow and enhance functionality. This skill is important for IT professionals, as it enables seamless collaboration, improves efficiency, and supports scalable solutions in modern business environments.

Key Learning Outcomes of GitLab CI-CD Training Workshop for Employees

Upon completing Edstellar’s GitLab CI-CD workshop, employees will gain valuable, job-relevant insights and develop the confidence to apply their learning effectively in the professional environment.

Evaluate security vulnerabilities and implement security scanning within the CI/CD pipelines
Configure complex CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, tailoring them to specific project requirements
Analyze the performance and efficiency of existing pipelines to identify areas for improvement
Create and manage automated tests within the CI/CD process, ensuring code quality and reliability
Apply advanced features of GitLab CI/CD to optimize software development and deployment processes
Integrate GitLab CI/CD with various cloud platforms and containerization tools for streamlined deployment
Demonstrate proficiency in using GitLab Runners and effectively manage their deployment in diverse environments
Design effective strategies for continuous integration and continuous deployment, aligning them with organizational goals and practices

Key Benefits of the GitLab CI-CD Group Training

Attending our GitLab CI-CD group training classes provides your team with a powerful opportunity to build skills, boost confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of the concepts that matter most. The collaborative learning environment fosters knowledge sharing and enables employees to translate insights into actionable work outcomes.

The training enables organizations to deploy features and updates more effectively
Training in GitLab CI-CD helps teams automate and streamline their development processes
GitLab CI-CD training can lead to significant cost savings in software development and deployment
Understanding GitLab CI-CD promotes better collaboration among developers, testers, and operations teams
Training helps organizations to reduce the likelihood of errors and bugs making it to the production environment
Teams trained in GitLab CI-CD can efficiently manage and scale their development processes as the organization grows or as project requirements change

Topics and Outline of GitLab CI-CD Training

Our virtual and on-premise GitLab CI-CD training curriculum is structured into focused modules developed by industry experts. This training for organizations provides an interactive learning experience that addresses the evolving demands of the workplace, making it both relevant and practical.

GitLab Overview & Flow

What is GitLab
- Introduction to GitLab
- GitLab features and benefits
- GitLab as a DevOps platform
Today's software delivery landscape
- Challenges of traditional software delivery
- Agile and DevOps methodologies
- CI/CD as a key component of DevOps
GitLab workflow & example
- GitLab's unified development platform
- GitLab project lifecycle
- Example of a GitLab workflow
What is CI/CD
- Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) concepts
- Benefits of CI/CD
- CI/CD pipeline stages
GitLab's CI/CD workflow
- GitLab's built-in CI/CD capabilities
- GitLab pipeline configuration
- Triggering CI/CD pipelines
Why use CI/CD
- Improved software quality
- Faster release cycles
- Reduced risk of deployment failures
Dogfooding: building GitLab with GitLab
- GitLab's commitment to dogfooding
- Benefits of dogfooding
- How GitLab uses CI/CD to build itself
Demo/Lab: review a sample CI/CD section
- Hands-on exploration of a sample CI/CD configuration file
- Understanding the different stages and jobs in the pipeline
- Analyzing the use of variables and triggers

CI/CD Pipeline Architecture & Runners

Configuration file & GitLab runners
- Introduction to the .gitlab-ci.yml configuration file
- Role of GitLab Runners in executing pipeline jobs
- Interaction between the configuration file and Runners
Runner architecture
- Overview of the GitLab Runner architecture
- Components of a GitLab Runner
- Deploying and managing Runners
Runner characteristics & types
- Different types of GitLab Runners
- Choosing the appropriate Runner type for a project
- Scalability of GitLab Runners
Runner options
- Configuring runner options for specific needs
- Runner tagging and labeling
- Resource constraints and limitations
Runner executors
- Understanding runner executors and their role in pipeline jobs
- Common executor types and their compatibility
- Configuring and managing runner executors
Demo/Lab: register a GitLab Runner for a simple pipeline
- Hands-on experience with registering and configuring a GitLab Runner
- Setting up the Runner to execute a simple pipeline job
- Verifying the Runner's successful registration and connection

Anatomy of a Pipeline

Anatomy of a CI/CD pipeline
- Breakdown of a CI/CD pipeline into stages and jobs
- Understanding the flow of data and artifacts through the pipeline
- Interdependencies between stages and jobs
Basic pipeline builds
- Creating a simple CI/CD pipeline for a basic project
- Defining stages and jobs using the .gitlab-ci.yml file
- Running and monitoring the pipeline
Directed acyclic graph pipelines
- Introducing Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) pipelines
- Structuring pipelines with multiple branches and dependencies
- Benefits of using DAG pipelines
Child & parent pipelines
- Concept of child and parent pipelines in GitLab CI/CD
- Decoupling pipeline stages using child pipelines
- Reusing pipeline jobs across multiple parent pipelines
GitLab pipeline graph
- Visual representation of CI/CD pipelines using the GitLab Pipeline Graph
- Understanding the pipeline flow and dependencies from the graph
- Identifying potential bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
Basic keywords: definitions & examples
- Introduction to essential keywords used in CI/CD pipeline configuration
- Understanding the purpose and syntax of each keyword
- Examples of using keywords to define pipeline stages, jobs, and dependencies
.gitlab-ci.yml example
- In-depth analysis of a real-world .gitlab-ci.yml file
- Understanding the structure and organization of the configuration file
- Recognizing the use of keywords and pipeline elements
Demo/Lab: create a basic CI/CD configuration
- Hands-on experience with creating a basic CI/CD configuration file
- Defining stages and jobs for a simple project
- Including scripts and commands for specific pipeline tasks
Demo/Lab: display environment variables in a pipeline
- Understanding the concept of environment variables in CI/CD pipelines
- Accessing and displaying environment variables within

Advanced Keywords & DRY

Advanced keywords
- Exploring advanced keywords for more complex pipeline configurations
- Utilizing conditional execution and loops in pipelines
- Handling errors and failures gracefully
Writing maintainable CI/CD configuration files
- Principles of writing maintainable and reusable CI/CD configuration files
- Techniques for organizing and commenting the configuration file
- Leveraging GitLab's features for managing and versioning configuration files

Variable Precedence & Scoping

Variable scope & priority
- Understanding the different scopes of variables in GitLab CI/CD
- Variable precedence and priority rules
- Overriding and setting variable values effectively
Lab: variable hierarchy
- Hands-on practice with variable scoping and priority
- Defining variables at different levels (project, job, and stage)
- Observing the impact of variable precedence on pipeline execution

Job Policy Patterns

Lab: job policy pattern
- Hands-on experience with implementing job policy patterns
- Using rules and conditions to control job execution
- Enforcing job requirements and constraints
Microlearning game: pipeline review
- Interactive review of CI/CD pipeline concepts and strategies
- Analyzing and optimizing pipeline configurations for different scenarios
- Identifying potential issues and areas for improvement

Artifacts & Dependencies

Lab: using artifacts
- Hands-on experience with managing artifacts in CI/CD pipelines
- Creating, caching, and sharing artifacts between pipeline stages
- Optimizing artifact storage and usage

Registry & Deployments

What are package & container registries?
- Introduction to package and container registries in the CI/CD workflow
- Role of registries in storing and managing software artifacts
- Integrating registries with GitLab CI/CD
Lab: GitLab docker registry
- Hands-on practice with GitLab's integrated Docker registry
- Pushing and pulling Docker images to the registry
- Utilizing the registry for automated deployments

Who Can Take the GitLab CI-CD Training Course

The GitLab CI-CD training program can also be taken by professionals at various levels in the organization.

DevOps Engineers
Software Developers
QA Engineers
System Administrators
DevOps Managers
Release Engineers
Automation Engineers
CI/CD Engineers
Release Managers
Infrastructure Engineers
Software Engineers
IT Managers

Prerequisites for GitLab CI-CD Training

The GitLab CI-CD training can be taken by professionals with a basic understanding of Git and GitLab.

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Corporate Group Training Delivery Modes
for GitLab CI-CD Training

At Edstellar, we understand the importance of impactful and engaging training for employees. As a leading GitLab CI-CD training provider, we ensure the training is more interactive by offering Face-to-Face onsite/in-house or virtual/online sessions for companies. This approach has proven to be effective, outcome-oriented, and produces a well-rounded training experience for your teams.

Edstellar's GitLab CI-CD virtual/online training sessions bring expert-led, high-quality training to your teams anywhere, ensuring consistency and seamless integration into their schedules.

With global reach, your employees can get trained from various locations

The consistent training quality ensures uniform learning outcomes

Participants can attend training in their own space without the need for traveling

Organizations can scale learning by accommodating large groups of participants

Interactive tools can be used to enhance learning engagement

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Edstellar's GitLab CI-CD inhouse training delivers immersive and insightful learning experiences right in the comfort of your office.

Higher engagement and better learning experience through face-to-face interaction

Workplace environment can be tailored to learning requirements

Team collaboration and knowledge sharing improves training effectiveness

Demonstration of processes for hands-on learning and better understanding

Participants can get their doubts clarified and gain valuable insights through direct interaction

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Edstellar's GitLab CI-CD offsite group training offer a unique opportunity for teams to immerse themselves in focused and dynamic learning environments away from their usual workplace distractions.

Distraction-free environment improves learning engagement

Team bonding can be improved through activities

Dedicated schedule for training away from office set up can improve learning effectiveness

Boosts employee morale and reflects organization's commitment to employee development

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Edstellar: Your Go-to GitLab CI-CD Training Company

Experienced Trainers

Our trainers bring years of industry expertise to ensure the training is practical and impactful.

Quality Training

With a strong track record of delivering training worldwide, Edstellar maintains its reputation for its quality and training engagement.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our course is designed by experts and is tailored to meet the demands of the current industry.

Customizable Training

Our course can be customized to meet the unique needs and goals of your organization.

Comprehensive Support

We provide pre and post training support to your organization to ensure a complete learning experience.

Multilingual Training Capabilities

We offer training in multiple languages to cater to diverse and global teams.

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What Our Clients Say

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional training solutions. Here's what our clients have to say about their experiences with Edstellar.

"The GitLab CI-CD training exceeded my expectations in every way. As a Senior Software Engineer, I gained comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices that transformed my approach to professional and immediately applicable. I've successfully implemented these advanced techniques in production environments with measurable impact. The instructor's expertise in real-world case studies made complex concepts crystal clear and actionable.”

Buford Hawkins

Senior Software Engineer,

Collaborative Development Platform

"The GitLab CI-CD training enhanced my ability to architect and implement sophisticated technical mastery strategies. Understanding practical applications through intensive practical simulations exercises proved invaluable for client projects. to optimize enterprise initiatives. Our client satisfaction scores improved by 35% across all accounts. The detailed exploration of interactive labs provided methodologies I leverage in every engagement.”

Marcin Wisniewski

Senior Software Engineer,

DevSecOps Platform Solutions Provider

"As a Senior Software Engineer overseeing strategic implementation initiatives, the GitLab CI-CD training significantly elevated our team's capabilities. The course expertly covered strategic frameworks, expert-led workshops, our operational effectiveness. Our stakeholder satisfaction and NPS scores reached unprecedented all-time highs. Our department has achieved remarkable improvements, demonstrating this course's lasting organizational impact.”

Balaji Thakur

Senior Software Engineer,

Git-Based CI/CD Solutions Firm

“Edstellar’s IT & Technical training programs have been instrumental in strengthening our engineering teams and building future-ready capabilities. The hands-on approach, practical cloud scenarios, and expert guidance helped our teams improve technical depth, problem-solving skills, and execution across multiple projects. We’re excited to extend more of these impactful programs to other business units.”

Aditi Rao

L&D Head,

A Global Technology Company

Get Your Team Members Recognized with Edstellar’s Course Certificate

Upon successful completion of the training course offered by Edstellar, employees receive a course completion certificate, symbolizing their dedication to ongoing learning and professional development.

This certificate validates the employee's acquired skills and is a powerful motivator, inspiring them to enhance their expertise further and contribute effectively to organizational success.

We have Expert Trainers to Meet Your GitLab CI-CD Training Needs

The instructor-led training is conducted by certified trainers with extensive expertise in the field. Participants will benefit from the instructor's vast knowledge, gaining valuable insights and practical skills essential for success in Access practices.

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Corporate GitLab CI-CD Training Course

Drive Team Excellence with GitLab CI-CD Corporate Training

Key Skills Employees Gain from instructor-led GitLab CI-CD Training

Key Learning Outcomes of GitLab CI-CD Training Workshop for Employees

Key Benefits of the GitLab CI-CD Group Training

Topics and Outline of GitLab CI-CD Training

GitLab Overview & Flow

CI/CD Pipeline Architecture & Runners

Anatomy of a Pipeline

Advanced Keywords & DRY

Variable Precedence & Scoping

Job Policy Patterns

Artifacts & Dependencies

Registry & Deployments

Who Can Take the GitLab CI-CD Training Course

Prerequisites for GitLab CI-CD Training

Corporate Group Training Delivery Modes for GitLab CI-CD Training

Explore Our Customized Pricing Package forGitLab CI-CD Corporate Training

Edstellar: Your Go-to GitLab CI-CD Training Company

Experienced Trainers

Quality Training

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Customizable Training

Comprehensive Support

Multilingual Training Capabilities

What Our Clients Say

Get Your Team Members Recognized with Edstellar’s Course Certificate

We have Expert Trainers to Meet Your GitLab CI-CD Training Needs

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