CI/CD: Build, Test, Deploy is a hands-on DevOps training program designed to help professionals master modern software delivery automation. In today's fast-paced development environments, the ability to automate builds, testing, and deployments is essential for delivering reliable software at scale. This course provides practical knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and Continuous Deployment (CDP) methodologies.

Participants will learn how to build robust automation pipelines using industry-standard tools such as GitHub Actions, Docker, and Ansible. Through guided labs, practical demonstrations, and real-world scenarios, learners will gain hands-on experience designing scalable, secure, and efficient CI/CD workflows.

By the end of the course, attendees will be capable of implementing end-to-end software delivery pipelines that improve deployment speed, software quality, and operational reliability.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

Prerequisites

To get the most value from this course, participants should have:

Experience with software development
Comfort working in terminal environments
Knowledge of Git and GitHub
Basic scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar)
Familiarity with software development workflows

Prior experience with Docker or Ansible is helpful but not required.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Software Developers
DevOps Engineers
Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
QA Engineers
IT Operations Specialists
Platform Engineers
System Administrators
Automation-focused IT professionals
Teams building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Explain the business value of CI/CD.
Differentiate between Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment.
Build automated pipelines using GitHub Actions.
Implement automated testing workflows.
Containerize applications using Docker.
Automate deployments with Ansible.
Secure CI/CD workflows using modern best practices.
Apply monitoring and observability techniques.
Design fully automated software delivery pipelines.

Training Outline

Introduction to DevOps

DevOps Fundamentals

What is DevOps?
DevOps culture and principles
Software development lifecycle
Traditional development versus DevOps
Collaboration and automation culture
Real-world DevOps use cases

Introduction to CI/CD

CI/CD Fundamentals

Continuous Integration (CI)
Continuous Delivery (CD)
Continuous Deployment (CDP)
Software delivery workflows
Business value of automation
Feedback loops
CI/CD adoption challenges

CI/CD Tools and Architectures

Pipeline architectures
Workflow design
Modern DevOps toolchains
CI/CD ecosystems

CI/CD Pipeline Stages

Source Control Management

Source code management
Git workflows
Branching strategies

Build Stage

Purpose of the build process
Compilation workflows
Packaging applications
Build automation techniques

Test Stage

Automated testing approaches
Unit testing
Integration testing
Managing test results

Release and Deployment

Release management
Environment management
Deployment strategies
Rollback mechanisms

Operations and Monitoring

Operational workflows
Monitoring systems
Performance tracking
Continuous improvement

GitHub Actions Automation

GitHub Actions Fundamentals

GitHub Actions
Workflow architecture
Events and triggers
YAML syntax
Repository organization

Workflow Development

Creating build workflows
Pipeline design
Logging and troubleshooting
Workflow optimization

Docker and Containerization

Docker Fundamentals

Docker Architecture
Container technologies
Container lifecycle management
Docker ecosystem

Dockerfile Management

Building Dockerfiles
Image creation and tagging
Registry management
Container security best practices

Docker in CI/CD Pipelines

Automated image creation
Container deployments
CI/CD integration strategies

Test Automation

Testing Strategies

Types of testing
Quality assurance principles
Test automation methodologies

Testing Tools

PyTest
Jest
GitHub Actions integration
Test reporting and analytics

Deployment Automation

Deployment Concepts

Deployment environments
Release workflows
Canary and Blue-Green deployments

GitHub Actions Deployments

Automated deployments
Docker image deployment
Environment management

Ansible Automation

Ansible Fundamentals

Ansible Architecture
Inventory management
SSH connectivity
Playbook development

Deployment Scenarios

Configuration management
Application deployment
Infrastructure automation

GitHub Actions and Ansible Integration

Workflow integration
dawidd6/action-ansible-playbook
Secure secrets management
Automated inventory handling

CI/CD Security

Pipeline Security

DevSecOps practices
Secure software delivery
Security controls and validation

Secret Management

GitHub Secrets
Environment variables
Credential management
Avoiding hardcoded configurations

Compliance and Approvals

Compliance controls
Approval workflows
Security governance

Monitoring and Best Practices

Monitoring Solutions

Prometheus Fundamentals
Pipeline monitoring
Application performance monitoring
Operational visibility

Performance Optimization

Caching strategies
Pipeline acceleration techniques
Resource optimization
Scalability best practices

CI/CD Best Practices

Reliable deployment workflows
Reducing deployment failures
Automation standards
Sustainable DevOps methodologies

Why Choose Us

Leading UK-based global training provider since 1995.

Experience CI/CD: Build, Test, Deploy through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience CI/CD: Build, Test, Deploy in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange CI/CD: Build, Test, Deploy as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.

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