course | GitLab CI CD for Beginners
Looking to excel in gitlab ci cd beginners? GitLab CI CD for Beginners in GCC offers applied tools, case studies, and certification.
IT-814 | GitLab CI CD for Beginners
Course Sector : Information Technology
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 12/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 15/03/2027 | 19/03/2027 | Kuala Lumpur | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 19/04/2027 | 23/04/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 01/08/2027 | 05/08/2027 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Welcome to "GitLab CI/CD for Beginners," a five-day course designed to introduce professionals to the world of continuous integration and deployment using GitLab. As organizations increasingly adopt DevOps practices, mastering GitLab's CI/CD capabilities becomes essential for automating software delivery processes. This course provides a foundational understanding of GitLab's architecture, .gitlab-ci.yml syntax, and pipeline configurations, enabling you to build efficient workflows for modern software development.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on labs, you will explore the full lifecycle of CI/CD pipelines, from source code management to automated testing and deployment. You will learn how to integrate tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform into your pipelines, ensuring seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. The course also covers advanced topics such as environment-specific deployments, rollback strategies, and pipeline optimization.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to design, implement, and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines that align with industry standards. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this course offers valuable insights into automating workflows, improving code quality, and delivering software reliably and safely. With GitLab as your tool of choice, you will be well-prepared to contribute to your organization's DevOps transformation.
Course objective
- Understand the principles of CI/CD and their implementation in GitLab.
- Design and configure .gitlab-ci.yml.yml.files for various use cases.
- Automate builds, tests, and deployments using GitLab pipelines.
- Manage environment-specific configurations and secrets.
- Optimize pipeline performance and troubleshoot common issues
Course audience
This course is ideal for developers, testers, and DevOps engineers who want to leverage GitLab for CI/CD. It is also suitable for beginners looking to understand CI/CD principles and apply them practically.
Course Outline | Day 01
Foundations of GitLab CI/CD
- Introduction to CI/CD
- Definition and benefits of CI/CD.
- Overview of GitLab's CI/CD features.
- Introduction to GitLab
- GitLab architecture and components.
- Setting up GitLab repositories and projects.
- Interactive Session
- Hands-on exercise: Configure a basic .gitlab-ci.yml.file.
Course Outline | Day 02
Building Basic Pipelines
- Understanding .gitlab-ci.yml
- Syntax and structure of pipeline configuration files.
- Defining stages, jobs, and scripts.
- Automating Builds
- Configuring build triggers and dependencies.
- Integrating source code management (SCM).
- Practical Exercise
- Create a simple pipeline for a sample application.
- Building Basic Pipelines
- Understanding .gitlab-ci.yml
- Syntax and structure of pipeline configuration files.
- Defining stages, jobs, and scripts.
- Automating Builds
- Configuring build triggers and dependencies.
- Integrating source code management (SCM).
- Practical Exercise
- Create a simple pipeline for a sample application.
- Building Basic Pipelines
- Understanding .gitlab-ci.yml
- Syntax and structure of pipeline configuration files.
- Defining stages, jobs, and scripts.
- Automating Builds
- Configuring build triggers and dependencies.
- Integrating source code management (SCM).
- Practical Exercise
- Create a simple pipeline for a sample application.
Course Outline | Day 03
Testing and Quality Assurance
- Integrating Automated Tests
- Adding unit tests and integration tests to pipelines.
- Publishing test results and handling failures.
- Static Code Analysis
- Using tools like ESLint or SonarQube for code quality checks.
- Role Play
- Implement a test suite in your pipeline.
Course Outline | Day 04
Deploying Applications
- Configuring Deployment Stages
- Setting up environments (development, staging, production).
- Managing environment-specific variables.
- Rolling Back Deployments
- Strategies for safe rollbacks.
- Group Activity
- Deploy a sample application to multiple environments.
Course Outline | Day 05
Advanced Topics and Best Practices
- Securing Pipelines
- Protecting sensitive data with GitLab secrets.
- Enforcing access controls.
- Scaling Pipelines
- Optimizing resource usage with parallel jobs.
- Real-World Case Studies
- Analyzing successful GitLab CI/CD implementations.
- Final Project Presentation: End-to-end CI/CD Pipeline
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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