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Hands-On CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Absolute Practical

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Hands-On CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Absolute Practical

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create and manage CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions for automated software delivery.

  • Integrate testing, artifact management, and pull request automation into pipelines.

  • Deploy applications to Kubernetes using Helm and GitHub Actions with confidence.

  • Build and publish reusable and custom GitHub Actions for scalable automation.

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July 2026

Assessments

17 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 17 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course goals, expected outcomes, and overall learning structure, providing a solid foundation for navigating the hands-on GitHub Actions exercises and preparing you for practical CI/CD implementations.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, we will explore GitHub Actions, covering its features, benefits, and practical use cases while teaching you how to configure workflows, jobs, and triggers, and guiding you through setting up your first repository for automation.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through writing your first workflows in GitHub Actions, adding jobs, steps, and triggers to automate CI/CD pipelines while learning to sequence jobs and run workflows on multiple operating systems.

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6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will show how to integrate pre-built actions into your workflows, manage build artifacts across jobs, and efficiently handle downloads and storage to streamline automation in your CI/CD pipelines.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on automating workflows tied to branches and pull requests, configuring triggers, running checks, and enforcing quality standards to manage merges and maintain code integrity effectively.

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6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will master advanced workflow syntax, teaching you to use variables, secrets, and environments effectively while incorporating conditional logic to create dynamic, reusable, and efficient workflows.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will create a full CI/CD workflow for Python applications, automating tests, security scans, code quality checks, and Docker image builds, enabling end-to-end pipeline automation and deployment readiness.

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12 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore creating reusable workflows that can be shared across multiple repositories, teaching you to configure permissions, inputs, and conditional triggers to save time and maintain consistency across projects.

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6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce self-hosted GitHub Actions runners, covering installation, configuration, management, and advanced selection strategies to optimize CI/CD pipelines with customized environments.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will demonstrate how to deploy and manage GitHub runners in Kubernetes using the Action Runner Controller, enabling scalable, flexible, and automated CI/CD pipelines with efficient runner utilization.

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6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through deploying applications to Kubernetes using GitHub Actions, automating tasks like manifest updates, secret management, and image tagging while creating reusable workflows and handling branch merges efficiently.

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10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will show how to run Selenium tests within GitHub Actions workflows, covering prerequisites, job integration, troubleshooting, and creating reusable test workflows to automate web application testing effectively.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will demonstrate creating and using custom images for GitHub Actions runners, showing how to upgrade scalesets and verify that your workflows run in tailored environments for specialized CI/CD tasks.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore integrating Helm with GitHub Actions, covering setup, chart creation, updates, and publishing, while demonstrating how to automate and troubleshoot complete Helm deployment pipelines for Kubernetes applications.

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10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to develop, configure, and publish custom GitHub Actions, integrating them into workflows to enhance automation capabilities and streamline your CI/CD processes.

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8 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will demonstrate creating Dockerfile-based custom GitHub Actions, building and publishing images, integrating them into workflows, and debugging to ensure seamless execution in production CI/CD pipelines.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will wrap up the course by summarizing the key takeaways, reviewing practical CI/CD skills, and providing guidance for applying GitHub Actions knowledge to real-world projects for efficient and automated workflows.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

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