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Training GitLab CI/CD - Automate Complex Deployments

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

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3 days
Onsite
10 people max.

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10 people max.

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3 days

Onsite

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Why this program matters

Without advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines, 70% of deployments fail, causing 48h of downtime per month and +30% IT costs, according to Gartner.
Manual errors proliferate, delays frustrate teams, secret leaks expose to costly breaches (average 4M€).
Are you risking loss of competitiveness against automated competitors?
Master GitLab CI/CD for zero downtime, 10x faster releases, enhanced security, and immediate ROI.

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Learning objectives

Build complex multi-stage pipelines with GitLab CI/CD
Implement advanced conditional deployment rules
Optimize jobs via caching, artifacts, and parallelism
Integrate GitLab CI/CD with Kubernetes and Helm
Manage secrets, security, and pipeline monitoring
Automate end-to-end tests and blue-green deployments

Program

Module 1Advanced GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Complex .gitlab-ci.yml (stages, parallel jobs)

Dive into advanced GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration by modifying real .gitlab-ci.yml files to orchestrate multiple stages, conditional jobs, and dynamic variables through hands-on exercises on open-source projects, create your first multi-environment pipeline, with immediate feedback to boost your mastery.

Module 2GitLab CI/CD Optimization and Integrations: Caching, Artifacts, Docker

Accelerate your workflows by implementing advanced caching, persistent artifacts, and custom Docker runners in GitLab CI/CD, test on concrete cases like optimized Node.js builds, integrate private registries, generate production-ready deliverables, in a motivating environment that transforms your daily practices.

Module 3Expert GitLab CI/CD Deployments: Kubernetes, Security, Monitoring

Master advanced deployments with GitLab CI/CD on Kubernetes using Helm charts, configure secure Auto DevOps, secrets managers, and Prometheus monitoring, apply blue-green deployments on real simulations, produce custom dashboards, and graduate with production-ready pipelines to revolutionize your releases.

Evaluation method

Daily technical quizzes
Final project of a complete pipeline
Self-assessment with skills grid

Learning method

Practical exercises 70% of the time
Real business cases
Unlimited video replays

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training GitLab CI/CD - Automate Complex Deployments 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 GitLab CI/CD - Automate Complex Deployments 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 GitLab CI/CD - Automate Complex Deployments 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 GitLab CI/CD training?+

Hands-on work runs on stages and parallel jobs. Those tools come from the GitLab CI/CD program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after GitLab CI/CD training?+

They can build complex multi-stage pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, implement advanced conditional deployment rules and optimize jobs via caching, artifacts, and parallelism. Those are the stated objectives of the GitLab CI/CD program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the GitLab CI/CD program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Advanced GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Complex .gitlab-ci.yml (stages, parallel jobs). Day 2: GitLab CI/CD Optimization and Integrations: Caching, Artifacts, Docker. Day 3: Expert GitLab CI/CD Deployments: Kubernetes, Security, Monitoring. The GitLab CI/CD program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is GitLab CI/CD training assessed?+

Assessment relies on daily technical quizzes, final project of a complete pipeline and self-assessment with skills grid. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the GitLab CI/CD program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does GitLab CI/CD training cost per participant?+

GitLab CI/CD 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 GitLab CI/CD 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 GitLab CI/CD 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 GitLab CI/CD training?+

Mastery of Git, basics of GitLab CI/CD, Linux, Docker, and YAML.

Is a certificate issued after GitLab CI/CD 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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