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Advanced Ansible Training - Automate Your Infrastructure in 35 Hours

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

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5 days
Onsite
10 people max.

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Ref: WEC921

10 people max.

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In-company rate: on quote

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5 days

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Why this program matters

Without this advanced training, your playbooks remain basic, exposing you to 40% more frequent downtimes according to Gartner, with manual deployments wasting 20h/week per admin.
Undetected config errors cost 5000€/incident in production, static inventories hinder cloud scalability, faulty CI/CD integrations delay releases by 2 days.
GDPR non-compliance risk from absent vaults, performance losses up to 60% on large environments.
Invest 35h to avoid 100k€ annual operational losses.

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Learning objectives

Develop complex playbooks with roles and Galaxy.
Optimize performance via dynamic inventories and caching.
Integrate Ansible with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab.
Manage security with vaults and advanced delegations.
Automate hybrid cloud deployments on AWS/Azure.
Debug and monitor Ansible runs in production.
Customize modules and plugins for specific needs.

Program

Module 1Advanced Playbooks: roles, includes and handlers (YAML, custom modules)

Dive into creating modular playbooks using reusable roles, conditional includes and smart handlers, test on virtual servers with Vagrant, build your first complete Ansible role, apply orchestration strategies for smooth deployments, leave with ready-to-use templates.

Module 2Dynamic Inventories: plugins and grouping (AWS, Azure, Python scripts)

Master dynamic inventories via cloud plugins, generate smart groups with Python scripts, integrate external sources like Terraform, simulate hybrid environments in practical exercises, optimize SSH connections for 100+ nodes, produce scalable inventories for your real infrastructure.

Module 3CI/CD Integrations: Ansible Tower/AWX and pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)

Configure Ansible Tower for automated workflows, link to Jenkins and GitLab CI via API, deploy end-to-end pipelines on Kubernetes clusters, test callbacks and surveys in real cases, generate compliance reports, streamline deployments reducing release times by 50%.

Module 4Security and Performance: vaults, facts caching, parallelism

Secure sensitive data with Ansible Vault and KMS, enable facts caching to boost runs, tune parallelism for 1000+ hosts, debug with mitogen and callback plugins, apply zero-downtime strategies, validate configs live for bulletproof production.

Module 5Customization and Monitoring: modules/plugins, AWX dashboard

Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins in Python, integrate Prometheus/Grafana for run monitoring, deploy a capstone project on real cloud infrastructure, analyze logs with ELK, finalize with a full audit, leave certified with a professional portfolio and 3-month support.

Evaluation method

Daily practical quizzes on playbooks and inventories.
Final project: complete automation of a hybrid infrastructure.
Peer audit and validated internal certification.

Learning method

100% hands-on with real labs and dedicated servers.
Personalized coaching in small groups of max 10.
Open-source resources and video replays included.

Methods, materials and delivery

The Advanced Ansible Training - Automate Your Infrastructure in 35 Hours program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Advanced Ansible Training - Automate Your Infrastructure in 35 Hours program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Advanced Ansible Training - Automate Your Infrastructure in 35 Hours program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Advanced Ansible Training training?+

Hands-on work runs on YAML, custom modules, AWS, azure, python scripts and jenkins. Those tools come from the Advanced Ansible Training program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after Advanced Ansible Training training?+

They can develop complex playbooks with roles and Galaxy, optimize performance via dynamic inventories and caching and integrate Ansible with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab. Those are the stated objectives of the Advanced Ansible Training program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Advanced Ansible Training program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Advanced Playbooks: roles, includes and handlers (YAML, custom modules). Day 2: Dynamic Inventories: plugins and grouping (AWS, Azure, Python scripts). Day 3: CI/CD Integrations: Ansible Tower/AWX and pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab). Day 4: Security and Performance: vaults, facts caching, parallelism. Day 5: Customization and Monitoring: modules/plugins, AWX dashboard. The Advanced Ansible Training program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.

How is Advanced Ansible Training training assessed?+

Assessment relies on daily practical quizzes on playbooks and inventories, final project: complete automation of a hybrid infrastructure and peer audit and validated internal certification. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Advanced Ansible Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Advanced Ansible Training training cost per participant?+

Advanced Ansible Training training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.

How long does Advanced Ansible Training training take?+

5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Advanced Ansible Training training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Advanced Ansible Training training?+

Proficiency in basic Ansible, advanced Linux, YAML, Python/Bash scripting, multi-environment infrastructure management.

Is a certificate issued after Advanced Ansible Training training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

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