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Training Datadog Initiation - Master cloud monitoring in 5 days

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

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10 people max.

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5 days

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Why this program matters

Without Datadog training, 68% of IT outages go unnoticed, causing 8 500€/h of downtime according to Gartner.
Your teams lose 40% of time on manual firefighting, undetected CPU spikes crash critical apps, exposing you to security breaches (25% rise in unmonitored log incidents).
Avoid ops overloads, DevOps project delays, hidden cloud costs inflated by 30%.
Master Datadog to anticipate 90% of incidents, boost availability to 99,9%, make your infrastructure profitable in weeks.
Don't let your competitors get ahead in observability.

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Learning objectives

Discover the Datadog platform and its main uses
Install and configure Datadog agents on your infrastructures
Create custom dashboards to visualize metrics
Configure intelligent alerts to anticipate incidents
Analyze logs and traces to diagnose problems
Integrate Datadog with cloud services and applications
Apply Datadog to real observability use cases

Program

Module 1Datadog Introduction: Discovery and Installation (Agents, Account)

Dive into the Datadog universe, set up your free account, deploy agents on Linux and Windows servers through practical exercises, configure initial AWS integrations, test real-time metric collectors, create your first simple dashboard, leave with a functional environment ready to scale.

Module 2Infrastructure Monitoring: CPU, RAM, Disk Metrics (Graphing, Timeseries)

Master infrastructure monitoring with Datadog, collect and visualize CPU/RAM/disk metrics on real web app cases, use Graphing and Queries to analyze trends, set up basic Monitors, simulate server overload through exercises, optimize alert thresholds, produce custom reports that boost your IT responsiveness.

Module 3Logs and APM: Ingestion, Parsing, Application Traces

Explore logs with Datadog, ingest and parse events via Pipelines, analyze APM traces for Node.js or Java apps, detect bottlenecks live, practice on 500 error debugging cases, integrate with Kubernetes, generate actionable insights that reduce your resolution times by 50%.

Module 4Advanced Dashboards and Alerts: SLO, Anomaly Detection

Build professional dashboards with Datadog, integrate Timeseries, Heatmaps, Tables widgets, define SLO and anomaly alerts via Machine Learning, test on simulated production scenarios, customize Slack/Email notifications, validate with peer-review, obtain ready-to-deploy templates that impress your teams.

Module 5Integrations and Practical Cases: Cloud, Security, Project Synthesis

Integrate Datadog with AWS, Docker, Terraform via hands-on labs, apply to a complete microservices monitoring project, audit security with Cloud SIEM, resolve incidents in groups, synthesize with final deliverable (dashboard + playbook), leave certified, ready to implement in your company tomorrow.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment through practical exercises, interactive quizzes, final multiple-choice quiz, and end-of-training project with Qualiopi certificate delivery.

Learning method

70% hands-on, 30% theory pedagogy, small group workshops, individualized feedback for optimal learning.

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Datadog Initiation - Master cloud monitoring in 5 days 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 Initiation - Master cloud monitoring in 5 days 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 Initiation - Master cloud monitoring in 5 days 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 Initiation training?+

Hands-on work runs on agents, account, graphing and timeseries. Those tools come from the Datadog Initiation 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 Initiation training?+

They can discover the Datadog platform and its main uses, install and configure Datadog agents on your infrastructures and create custom dashboards to visualize metrics. Those are the stated objectives of the Datadog Initiation program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

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

Day 1: Datadog Introduction: Discovery and Installation (Agents, Account). Day 2: Infrastructure Monitoring: CPU, RAM, Disk Metrics (Graphing, Timeseries). Day 3: Logs and APM: Ingestion, Parsing, Application Traces. Day 4: Advanced Dashboards and Alerts: SLO, Anomaly Detection. Day 5: Integrations and Practical Cases: Cloud, Security, Project Synthesis. The Datadog Initiation program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.

How is Datadog Initiation training assessed?+

Assessment relies on continuous assessment through practical exercises, interactive quizzes, final multiple-choice quiz, and end-of-training project with Qualiopi certificate delivery. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Datadog Initiation program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Datadog Initiation training cost per participant?+

Datadog Initiation 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 Initiation 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 Initiation 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 Initiation training?+

Basic knowledge of Linux or Windows, networking fundamentals, and cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Is a certificate issued after Datadog Initiation 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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