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Datadog Training - Master Cloud Monitoring from Day 1

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

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3 days
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10 people max.

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10 people max.

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3 days

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Why this program matters

Without mastering Datadog, 68% of cloud outages go unnoticed, causing 45 minutes of average downtime per incident and up to 150k€ in annual losses for an SME.
Overloaded servers without alerts, logs drowned in chaos, teams in reactive firefighting mode, dissatisfied customers heading to the competition.
Imagine detecting a memory anomaly in 3 minutes instead of 2 hours, reducing false positives by 40%, optimizing infrastructure costs by 25%.
This beginner training avoids these pitfalls, equipping you for professional monitoring starting tomorrow.

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Learning objectives

Discover the Datadog platform and its main interfaces
Install and configure the Datadog agent on various environments
Create custom dashboards to visualize metrics
Configure intelligent alerts to detect anomalies
Analyze logs and traces to diagnose incidents
Integrate Datadog with common cloud tools and applications
Apply best practices for effective monitoring

Program

Module 1Day 1: Datadog Discovery: Agent Installation and First Metrics (setup tools, initial dashboards)

Install the Datadog agent on a dedicated VM, configure basic cloud integrations like AWS or Docker, explore the interface to collect your first real-time CPU and memory metrics, perform practical exercises on a concrete web infrastructure case, create your first interactive dashboard, and test simple queries to visualize performance, all while benefiting from immediate feedback from your expert trainer.

Module 2Day 2: Datadog Dashboards and Alerts: Advanced Visualization and Notifications (queries, monitors, SLO)

Build dynamic dashboards with custom graphs and advanced widgets, master queries to filter metrics and logs, configure multi-channel alerts with precise conditions on critical thresholds, apply to a real server outage scenario via interactive labs, optimize SLOs to measure your services' reliability, and integrate Slack or email notifications for immediate responsiveness that boosts your daily operations.

Module 3Day 3: Datadog Logs, APM, and Integrations: Complete Diagnostics (traces, synthetics, best practices)

Analyze centralized logs with parsers and patterns for rapid root cause analysis, discover APM to trace application performance, test synthetics to monitor APIs and websites, integrate Kubernetes or Terraform via guided exercises, review best practices to scale your setup, produce a final deliverable: complete monitoring of a modern stack, and leave with ready-to-deploy templates for your company.

Evaluation method

Daily interactive quizzes
Final practical case study
Qualiopi certificate on acquired skills

Learning method

Practical labs on real environments
Guided exercises with immediate feedback
Real cases from client companies

Methods, materials and delivery

The Datadog Training - Master Cloud Monitoring from Day 1 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 Datadog Training - Master Cloud Monitoring from Day 1 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 Datadog Training - Master Cloud Monitoring from Day 1 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 Training training?+

Hands-on work runs on setup tools, initial dashboards, queries, monitors, SLO and traces. Those tools come from the Datadog Training program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after Datadog Training training?+

They can discover the Datadog platform and its main interfaces, install and configure the Datadog agent on various environments and create custom dashboards to visualize metrics. Those are the stated objectives of the Datadog Training program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

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

Day 1: Day 1: Datadog Discovery: Agent Installation and First Metrics (setup tools, initial dashboards). Day 2: Day 2: Datadog Dashboards and Alerts: Advanced Visualization and Notifications (queries, monitors, SLO). Day 3: Day 3: Datadog Logs, APM, and Integrations: Complete Diagnostics (traces, synthetics, best practices). The Datadog Training program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is Datadog Training training assessed?+

Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes, final practical case study and qualiopi certificate on acquired skills. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Datadog Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Datadog Training training cost per participant?+

Datadog 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 Datadog Training training take?+

3 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 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 training?+

Basic computer knowledge, networking fundamentals, Linux or Windows, first steps in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Is a certificate issued after Datadog 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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