Automating CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions

This 2-day instructor-led training equips sales and technical training teams with the expertise to deliver impactful GitHub Actions courses. Built on the "GitHub Actions Cookbook," it covers core automation principles, CI/CD workflows, reusable actions, and advanced use cases like cloud integration and SBOM generation. Designed for training companies and sales professionals, this course provides hands-on demonstrations and actionable insights to help your teams confidently teach and sell GitHub Actions solutions in high-tech environments.
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Automating CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions

Short Description

Equip your sales and technical training teams with the knowledge to confidently deliver cutting-edge GitHub Actions training. This intensive 2-day course provides a hands-on, practical dive into automating workflows, streamlining development processes, and leveraging GitHub Actions' full potential in high-tech environments.

What This Course Offers:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Learn about the core principles of GitHub Actions, including CI/CD automation, reusable workflows, and managing GitHub-hosted and self-hosted runners.
  • Practical Demonstrations: Experience step-by-step guides for creating, debugging, and scaling GitHub workflows, all explained using real-world scenarios from the "GitHub Actions Cookbook."
  • Actionable Insights: Discover how to optimize costs with efficient runner management, integrate with popular tools, and leverage GitHub Marketplace actions for rapid development.
  • Advanced Use Cases: Explore security-enhanced deployments, SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation, and seamless integration with cloud services like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Training companies seeking to expand their portfolio with high-demand DevOps and automation content.
  • Sales teams aiming to understand GitHub Actions to enhance client engagement and product positioning.
  • Technical trainers and curriculum developers who need to stay ahead in delivering impactful, instructor-led training sessions.

Why Choose This Course?

Our program is built around the content of the "GitHub Actions Cookbook" by Michael Kaufmann, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of modern DevOps automation tools. Delivered in a dynamic, instructor-led format, this training is designed to enable participants to confidently deliver GitHub Actions training to their end clients.

Course Outline

2-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations and Essential Skills

Learning Objectives:

Understand core concepts of project setup and automation.

Learn foundational tools and techniques for workflows.

Build confidence in planning and executing essential tasks.

Agenda:

Welcome and Course Introduction (9:00 AM - 9:30 AM)

Understanding Automation Frameworks (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM)

Morning Break (11:00 AM - 11:15 AM)

Core Setup and Tool Integration (11:15 AM - 12:45 PM)

Lunch Break (12:45 PM - 1:45 PM)

Exploring Workflow Automation (1:45 PM - 3:15 PM)

Afternoon Break (3:15 PM - 3:30 PM)

Hands-On Lab: Real-World Automation Scenarios (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Day 1 Recap and Q&A (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Practical Applications

Learning Objectives:

Master advanced customization and optimization techniques.

Learn to troubleshoot and refine workflows.

Apply skills to build scalable and efficient solutions.

Agenda:

Welcome Back and Recap of Day 1 (9:00 AM - 9:15 AM)

Advanced Customization Techniques (9:15 AM - 10:45 AM)

Morning Break (10:45 AM - 11:00 AM)

Strategies for Optimization and Scaling (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Lunch Break (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)

Afternoon Break (3:00 PM - 3:15 PM)

Capstone Lab: Building a Full Workflow Solution (3:15 PM - 4:15 PM)

Closing Session: Review and Next Steps (4:15 PM - 5:00 PM)

What's Included

Instructor Kit

(PPTX/PDF of Slides + Optional Instructor Notes)
Comprehensive slide deck with detailed content covering all modules, plus optional instructor notes to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Student Kit / Handout

(with Free Branding)
Professionally designed handouts for students, including all essential course information and customizable branding options for your organization.

Course Agenda / Outline

Detailed day-by-day course agenda and outline, ensuring smooth course delivery and a structured learning experience for students.

Study Guide

A concise guide summarizing key concepts and topics covered in the course, perfect for post-course review and exam preparation.

FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about the course content, delivery, and labs to support instructors and students.

Briefing Doc

A high-level document summarizing the course objectives, target audience, and key learning outcomes, ideal for internal use and marketing.

Sales Enablement Kit for IT Training Sales Engineers

(Additional Fee)
Exclusive toolkit designed for IT training sales teams, including pitch decks, objection handling, and ROI documentation to support course sales.

Course AI GPT

(Course Assistant GPT so students can talk to the course materials!)
A cutting-edge AI-driven assistant that allows students to interact with course content, ask questions, and receive instant feedback.

Optional Podcast

(of the entire course or for each individual module)
Engaging audio content covering the entire course or individual modules, perfect for on-the-go learning or reinforcement.

Lab Guide

(Lab Environments are additional and can be found at CourseLabs.io)
Step-by-step lab guide to support hands-on learning, with lab environments available separately at CourseLabs.io.

Lab Files

(If you choose to host your own lab environment)
All necessary files and instructions for setting up and running labs in your own environment, offering flexibility in deployment.

Software Version

GitHub: Latest stable version.

Visual Studio Code: Latest stable version.

Git: Version 2.23 or later.

GitHub CLI: Latest stable version.

Node.js: Version 21.x (or latest stable version).

Docker: Latest stable version.

Azure CLI: Latest stable version.

GitVersion: Version 5.x.

Jest: Latest stable version.

Dependabot: Built into GitHub.

More Information

Course Objectives

This course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use GitHub Actions for workflow automation and CI/CD processes. By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand the core functionality and advanced features of GitHub Actions.
  • Learn to build, test, and deploy workflows across multiple environments.
  • Explore security best practices for automating development pipelines.
  • Integrate GitHub Actions with popular tools and platforms, including Docker, Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes.

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain:

  • Hands-on experience creating and debugging GitHub Actions workflows.
  • Insights into reusable workflows and optimizing automation costs.
  • The ability to leverage GitHub Marketplace actions for rapid implementation.
  • Knowledge of advanced features like SBOM generation, Dependabot, and multi-cloud integrations.

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Developers and DevOps professionals looking to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
  • Technical trainers seeking in-depth understanding to deliver GitHub Actions training.
  • IT teams interested in automating repetitive processes and enhancing their CI/CD pipelines.

Course Format

This course offers a dynamic balance of 50% lecture and 50% hands-on labs, ensuring participants not only learn theoretical concepts but also gain practical experience with real-world scenarios.

Flexible Course Customization

Our courseware can be tailored to meet your unique training needs. It is available in multiple formats:

  • 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day courses
  • Extended 5-day comprehensive training at just $40/student per day
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