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Training Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 Days

Ref: EZA193
10 people max.
From $4,620 HT / per person
Group rate: $8,085 (team / on-site)
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
4 days
Remote

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ArcelorMittal
Equans
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Ubisoft
Microsoft
Aptar
ArcelorMittal
Equans
EDF
Ubisoft
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Learning objectives

  • Install and configure Packer in your work environment.
  • Understand builders for creating multi-platform images.
  • Develop HCL templates to automate builds.
  • Integrate provisioners to customize images.
  • Test and validate deployment-ready images.
  • Apply Packer in a simple CI/CD workflow.
  • Master best practices for secure builds.
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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training

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

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.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without Packer, manual deployments waste 40% of DevOps team time, multiply human errors with 25% inconsistent images leading to costly downtimes (up to 5000€/h lost).

  • Imagine misconfigured servers causing 30% production failures, inflated cloud costs by 35% from repeated redeployments, and competitors already automating.

  • Risk of 2-week project delays, team frustration, client loss.

  • With this training, avoid these pitfalls, gain 3x deployment speed, secure your infrastructure from day 1.

Imed BEN AMOR
Imed BEN AMOR

Learni trainer · Development expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1Introduction to Packer: Installation and First Builders (HashiCorp Tools, JSON/HCL Templates)

Discover Packer by installing the tool on your machine, explore the CLI interface, configure your first Amazon AMI or VirtualBox builder, complete a practical basic Ubuntu image build exercise, test the result in minutes, leave with a functional template and tips to avoid common pitfalls, guaranteed motivation to continue.

Module 2Advanced Builders: Multi-Platform and Configurations (VirtualBox, AWS, Azure, Testable Image Deliverables)

Dive into key builders, configure builds for AWS EC2 and VirtualBox simultaneously, adapt templates for multiple OS like CentOS or Windows, perform cross-exercises with dynamic variables, generate your first multi-cloud images, validate their portability, experience the excitement of smooth builds boosting your productivity tomorrow.

Module 3Provisioners and Post-Processors: Advanced Customization (Ansible, Shell, Uploaded Artifacts)

Master Ansible and Shell provisioners to install software and configs, integrate post-processors to compress and upload to S3, build a real-world secure web server image, debug in real-time with Packer logs, produce production-ready deliverables, feel the power of reproducible images saving hours of manual setup.

Module 4Integrated Projects and Best Practices: CI/CD with Packer (GitLab Workflows, Build Security)

Build a complete Dockerized image project for Kubernetes, integrate Packer with GitLab CI, apply secrets management and validations, optimize for scalability, present your live pipeline, receive expert feedback, leave with a concrete portfolio and best practices checklist, ready to impress your team.

Evaluation method

  • Daily interactive quizzes, final multi-platform image project, pre/post-training skills self-assessment.

Learning method

  • Active pedagogy with 70% hands-on practice, real exercises on your machine, unlimited video replay materials.

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 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 Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 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 Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 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.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Training Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 Days training cost?+
The individual price is $4,620, and the team / on-site price is $8,085 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Training Packer - Automate Your Machine Images in 4 Days training?+
The training lasts 4 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Basic knowledge of Linux command line, Bash scripting fundamentals, familiarity with virtualized environments.
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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