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Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes

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Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore GitOps methods for cloud-native environments

  • Implement CI/CD workflows using GitOps and GitHub Actions

  • Automate infrastructure and deployment strategies across cloud platforms

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September 2026

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15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 14 modules in this course

This module provides an in-depth exploration of GitOps, covering its declarative approach, automation in system management, and integration with DevOps practices. Learners will gain an understanding of how GitOps transforms team collaboration and infrastructure management, as well as how it works with tools like Argo CD and Kubernetes. The module also highlights the benefits of adopting GitOps for platform engineering.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth look at GitOps for cloud-native operations, covering Kubernetes architecture, K3s installation, Docker deployment, and automated workflows. Learners will gain practical skills in configuring and managing cloud-native environments using modern DevOps tools.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Git version control, GitHub collaboration, and GitOps integration. It covers essential commands, repository management, and how these tools enhance DevOps workflows and cloud-native development.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module explores practical GitOps tools like Helm, Kustomize, Argo CD, and Flux, focusing on deployment strategies, integration with Git workflows, and real-world applications in cloud-native environments. Learners will gain hands-on experience with configuration customization, automated deployments, and applying GitOps principles to Kubernetes.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module covers advanced GitOps practices for managing large-scale Kubernetes environments, including multitenancy strategies, ApplicationSet controllers, and environment organization. Learners will gain insights into scalable infrastructure deployment and effective cluster management techniques.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth exploration of GitOps architectural frameworks, comparing centralized and distributed models, and examines how tools like Argo CD and Cluster API can be effectively utilized for cluster deployment and management in cloud-native environments.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

This module explores the cultural and technical shifts required to adopt GitOps in IT, covering infrastructure automation, DORA metrics, and immutable infrastructure. It provides insights into how GitOps transforms collaboration, security, and operational efficiency in software delivery. Learners will gain practical knowledge on implementing and improving GitOps practices.

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1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth exploration of GitOps practices within the Red Hat OpenShift ecosystem. Learners will gain skills in automating deployments, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and implementing best practices for high availability and efficient cloud-native operations.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module covers GitOps practices for deploying and managing applications on Azure and AWS, with a focus on CI/CD pipelines, cross-cloud strategies, and secure deployment techniques. Learners will gain hands-on experience with tools like Azure DevOps and AWS CodePipeline, and understand how GitOps integrates with cloud-native infrastructure.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module covers the integration of Terraform and Flux CD for infrastructure automation using GitOps principles. Learners will gain hands-on experience in managing infrastructure as code, setting up Kubernetes clusters, and implementing continuous delivery pipelines. It also explores best practices for version control and infrastructure updates.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module provides a comprehensive guide to deploying real-world applications using GitOps on Kubernetes. Learners will explore CI/CD pipelines, scalable architecture design, and security practices, while gaining hands-on experience with deployment workflows and monitoring strategies.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module delves into the integration of observability practices into GitOps workflows, covering metrics, logs, SLOs, and distributed tracing. Learners will gain insights into internal and external observability approaches, DORA metrics, and strategies for scaling observability in Kubernetes environments. The module also explores tool selection and implementation techniques for effective monitoring and system reliability.

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1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module covers essential security practices in GitOps, including the use of Argo CD, Kyverno policies, and KubeClarity to enforce compliance and detect vulnerabilities. Learners will explore strategies for securing Kubernetes environments through policy-as-code, Sealed Secrets, and automated security scanning. The module equips learners with the knowledge to implement secure and compliant DevOps workflows.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores the integration of GitOps with FinOps for cost transparency, the role of AI in automating IT operations, and strategies for assessing and reducing carbon footprints through sustainable practices. Learners will gain insights into open-source tools like OpenCost and their comparison to commercial alternatives, as well as methods for embedding sustainability into DevOps workflows.

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1 video4 readings2 assignments

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