Training Datadog - Optimizing System Monitoring

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$6,300

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: GBZ278
10 people max.
$6,300
In-company rate: from $10,710 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Companies that neglect advanced monitoring suffer an average of 5 hours of downtime per month.

  • These outages generate direct financial losses exceeding 250000 euros annually for mid-sized organizations.

  • Teams without Datadog skills struggle to anticipate critical incidents and lose reactivity to the competition.

  • Developing these skills becomes essential to secure professional trajectories and organizational resilience.

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Datadog training objectives

  • Master Datadog for advanced professional monitoring
  • Configure high-performance Datadog dashboards for enterprise use
  • Optimize alerting and automation in a certification-oriented context
  • Integrate Datadog with the ELK Stack for comprehensive analysis
  • Deploy scalable Datadog solutions in production
  • Develop skills in metrics and logs correlation

Program

Datadog curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : Theme: Advanced Datadog Discovery (dashboards, agents, metrics)

Participants explore Datadog agent installation across diverse environments, create custom dashboards, and collect key metrics. They work on real-world cloud infrastructure cases, analyze real-time data, and produce actionable visual reports. The training emphasizes best practices for seamless enterprise integration.

Module 2 : Theme: Alerting and Automation with Datadog (rules, workflows)

This day focuses on configuring intelligent alerts and automating responses via Datadog. Learners design complex workflows, integrate multi-channel notifications, and test failure scenarios. They deliver operational playbooks tailored to the needs of modern enterprises.

Module 3 : Theme: Datadog Integration with ELK Stack and Advanced Logging

Professionals learn to couple Datadog with the ELK Stack for unified log management. They perform practical correlation exercises, optimize ingestion pipelines, and create cross-visualizations. Real enterprise cases enable delivery of high-performance hybrid monitoring solutions.

Module 4 : Theme: Advanced Monitoring and Datadog Optimization in Production

The final day centers on performance tuning and scalability with Datadog. Participants deploy optimization strategies, analyze production metrics, and complete a full monitoring project. They leave with ready-to-use deliverables for their organization.

How Datadog skills are assessed

  • Daily interactive quizzes
  • Final practical project assessment
  • Self-assessment of acquired skills

How the Datadog course is taught

  • Guided hands-on exercises
  • Real-world enterprise case studies
  • Q&A sessions
  • Exclusive documentation resources

Datadog training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Datadog - Optimizing System Monitoring 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 Training Datadog - Optimizing System Monitoring 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 Training Datadog - Optimizing System Monitoring 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

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Datadog training

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

Datadog: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Datadog training?+
Hands-on work runs on dashboards, agents, metrics, rules and workflows. Those tools come from the Datadog program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Datadog training?+
They can master Datadog for advanced professional monitoring, configure high-performance Datadog dashboards for enterprise use and optimize alerting and automation in a certification-oriented context. Those are the stated objectives of the Datadog program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Datadog program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Theme: Advanced Datadog Discovery (dashboards, agents, metrics). Day 2: Theme: Alerting and Automation with Datadog (rules, workflows). Day 3: Theme: Datadog Integration with ELK Stack and Advanced Logging. Day 4: Theme: Advanced Monitoring and Datadog Optimization in Production. The Datadog program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Datadog training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes, final practical project assessment and self-assessment of acquired skills. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Datadog program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Datadog training cost per participant?+
Datadog training costs $6,300 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,710 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Datadog training take?+
4 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 Datadog 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 Datadog training?+
Proven experience in monitoring with Prometheus or Grafana, proficiency in Bash or Python scripting, solid foundations in cloud infrastructure.
Is a certificate issued after Datadog 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.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Datadog training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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