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Training Datadog APM - Mastering Advanced Distributed Tracing

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

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5 days
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10 people max.

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Why this program matters

Without advanced Datadog APM, 75% of application incidents remain invisible, causing average downtimes of 2h per day and financial losses of 50k€ per event according to Gartner.
DevOps teams lose 40% productivity chasing untraced bugs, leading to 30% customer churn and critical SLO failures.
Your company risks GDPR penalties for excessive latencies, while your career stagnates against SREs who master distributed tracing.
Master these skills now to anticipate, scale, and excel in professional monitoring.

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Learning objectives

Master advanced distributed traces in Datadog APM to analyze bottlenecks in enterprise environments
Develop custom dashboards and proactive alerts in a professional certifying training
Optimize application performance via CPU and memory profiling with expert Datadog APM skills
Integrate Datadog APM with Kubernetes and cloud stacks for scalable hybrid supervision
Implement predictive analytics and automations to reduce incidents by 50% in production
Acquire certifying skills in advanced monitoring to boost your DevOps career

Program

Module 1Advanced Datadog APM Configuration: Agent Setup and Integrations (APM, Profiling, Traces)

Discover expert installation of Datadog APM agents on Kubernetes and hybrid cloud environments, configure profilers for CPU and memory, integrate with CI/CD pipelines through practical exercises on dedicated labs, generate your first distributed trace spans, test basic metrics to validate deployment, and produce an initial application performance report ready for production.

Module 2Datadog APM Distributed Tracing: Analysis of Complex Request Chains (Service Mesh, Async)

Dive into end-to-end traces with Datadog APM, analyze inter-service latencies via interactive flamegraphs, debug asynchronous calls and gRPC on real e-commerce cases, configure custom tags for advanced filtering, simulate high-traffic scenarios in supervised practical sessions, export actionable insights to Jira tickets, and optimize a microservice chain to reduce response times by 30%.

Module 3Datadog APM Performance Analysis: Profiling and Custom Metrics (SLO, Error Rates)

Master advanced profiling with Datadog APM to identify memory leaks and CPU hotspots, create custom metrics on SLOs and error budgets, visualize trends via collaborative notebooks, apply log-trace-metric correlations on real incidents, test dynamic thresholds in practical exercises, generate automated reports for team reviews, and implement immediate optimizations validated live.

Module 4Datadog APM Alerts and Automation: Pro Dashboards and Runbooks (PagerDuty Integrations)

Design advanced Datadog APM dashboards with dynamic widgets and ML anomaly detection, set up multi-channel alerts linked to PagerDuty and Slack, automate runbooks via synthetics and event management, integrate with Terraform for IaC, simulate incident escalations in collaborative practical sessions, validate end-to-end SRE workflows, and deploy a production-ready setup with unified enterprise monitoring.

Module 5Global Datadog APM Optimization: Advanced Cases and Scaling (Hybrid Cloud, Security)

Address expert cases like scaling Datadog APM on multi-cloud, integrate security scanning and compliance checks, optimize costs via intelligent sampling and retention policies, analyze serverless Lambda workloads, complete a capstone project on a full audit of a critical app, present deliverables in peer review, receive personalized feedback and certification, ready to implement in enterprise the next day.

Evaluation method

Daily interactive quizzes on advanced Datadog APM features
Real case studies with distributed trace debugging
Final certifying project: performance audit of a production application

Learning method

Intensive hands-on practice on real Datadog labs in synchronous remote format
Hands-on methodology with 70% practical exercises
Unlimited access to replays and resources for 6 months post-training
Qualiopi certification and Datadog badge for CV

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Datadog APM - Mastering Advanced Distributed Tracing 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 APM - Mastering Advanced Distributed Tracing 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 APM - Mastering Advanced Distributed Tracing 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 Datadog APM training?+

Hands-on work runs on APM, profiling, traces, service Mesh, async and SLO. Those tools come from the Datadog APM program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after Datadog APM training?+

They can master advanced distributed traces in Datadog APM to analyze bottlenecks in enterprise environments, develop custom dashboards and proactive alerts in a professional certifying training and optimize application performance via CPU and memory profiling with expert Datadog APM skills. Those are the stated objectives of the Datadog APM program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Datadog APM program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Advanced Datadog APM Configuration: Agent Setup and Integrations (APM, Profiling, Traces). Day 2: Datadog APM Distributed Tracing: Analysis of Complex Request Chains (Service Mesh, Async). Day 3: Datadog APM Performance Analysis: Profiling and Custom Metrics (SLO, Error Rates). Day 4: Datadog APM Alerts and Automation: Pro Dashboards and Runbooks (PagerDuty Integrations). Day 5: Global Datadog APM Optimization: Advanced Cases and Scaling (Hybrid Cloud, Security). The Datadog APM program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.

How is Datadog APM training assessed?+

Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on advanced Datadog APM features, real case studies with distributed trace debugging and final certifying project: performance audit of a production application. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Datadog APM program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Datadog APM training cost per participant?+

Datadog APM 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 Datadog APM 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 Datadog APM 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 APM training?+

Experience with microservices and containers, proficiency in basic monitoring tools like ELK or Prometheus, intermediate use of Datadog.

Is a certificate issued after Datadog APM 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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