Terraform Course

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15
academic hours
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Terraform

Terraform Course

Imagine being able to deploy and manage complex infrastructure across multiple cloud providers with just a few lines of code. That's the power of Terraform, and it's revolutionizing how companies build and scale their tech infrastructure. Today, the success of companies is tightly linked to their ability to manage their infrastructure effectively, making IaC tools, with Terraform being a leading standout, one of the most in-demand skills in the tech industry.

What makes our course unique:
  • Learn to automate infrastructure deployment across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more
  • Master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles used by Fortune 500 companies
  • Reduce infrastructure deployment time from days to minutes
  • Future-proof your career with skills applicable to any cloud platform

From basic resource creation to complex multi-cloud orchestration, you'll learn it all through hands-on projects mirroring real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you'll have the expertise to design, implement, and manage scalable, version-controlled infrastructure that can adapt as quickly as your business needs.

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Why Learn Terraform

  • Industry Demand: Terraform skills are among the most sought-after in the DevOps and cloud computing fields.
  • Multi-Cloud Mastery: Learn to manage infrastructure across all major cloud providers with a single tool.
  • Efficiency and Consistency: Automate infrastructure deployment and ensure consistency across environments.
  • Version Control for Infrastructure: Apply software development best practices to infrastructure management.
  • Cost Optimization: Learn to efficiently manage and optimize cloud resources, potentially saving thousands in cloud costs.

What You Gain

  • Practical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Terraform in real-world scenarios.
  • Cloud-Agnostic Skills: Ability to work with multiple cloud providers using a single skill set.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Mastery: Learn to treat infrastructure like software for better management and scalability.
  • Automation Proficiency: Automate complex infrastructure tasks and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Best Practices: Understand industry standards for infrastructure management and deployment.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Learn to troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure deployments.
  • Community Connection: Join a vibrant community of Terraform users and contributors.

Career Opportunities with Terraform

Mastering Terraform opens doors to numerous high-demand career paths:
  • DevOps Engineer: Integrate Terraform into the DevOps lifecycle for seamless infrastructure management.
  • Cloud Architect: Design and implement scalable, multi-cloud infrastructures.
  • Infrastructure Engineer: Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructures.
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE): Ensure system reliability and scalability using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Platform Engineer: Build and maintain cloud platforms for development teams.
  • Consultant: Advise companies on cloud strategy and implementation using Terraform.
  • Cloud Migration Specialist: Facilitate smooth transitions from on-premises to cloud infrastructures.
  • Automation Engineer: Focus on automating infrastructure and deployment processes.

The demand for Terraform expertise continues to surge. By mastering Terraform, you're not just learning a tool – you're future-proofing your career in cloud computing and infrastructure management.

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What You Learn in Our Terraform course

  • Terraform Fundamentals: Core concepts, HCL syntax, and basic resource management
  • Provider Configuration: Working with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and other providers
  • State Management: Understanding and managing Terraform state
  • Modules and Reusability: Creating modular and reusable infrastructure code
  • Collaboration and Version Control: Using Git for Infrastructure Management
  • CI/CD Integration: Incorporating Terraform into continuous integration and deployment pipelines
  • Advanced Topics: Remote backends, workspaces, and complex deployments
  • Best Practices and Optimization: Writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable Terraform code
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Who Should Attend

  • IT professionals - computer technicians/network administrators / those with experience or knowledge in infrastructure / DevOps / QA
  • Those without background – will be required to complete preparatory studies to participate in the course
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Prerequisites

  • Background and/or experience in the AWS - an advantage.
  • Background and/or experience in the Linux operating system - an advantage.

Skills & Techniques

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Principles: Understand and apply IaC concepts for managing and provisioning infrastructure.
  • HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL): Master HCL syntax for writing Terraform configurations.
  • Resource Management: Define, create, modify, and delete various cloud resources using Terraform.
  • Provider Configuration: Set up and use providers for different cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and services.
  • State Management: Understand and manage Terraform state, including remote state storage and locking mechanisms.
  • Module Development: Create reusable, modular Terraform code for scalable infrastructure management.
  • Variable Handling: Effectively use input variables, locals, and output values in Terraform configurations.
  • Dependency Management: Manage resource dependencies and understand Terraform's resource graph.
  • Terraform Workflow: Master the init, plan, apply, and destroy workflow for infrastructure lifecycle management.
  • Workspaces: Utilize Terraform workspaces for managing multiple environments (dev, staging, production).

Course Structure

Ch. 1

Introduction to Terraform

Ch. 2

Terraform Setup

Ch. 3

Secure Keys

Ch. 4

Terraform 101

Ch. 5

VPC Setup

Ch. 6

Pre-Variables

Ch. 7

Tuples and Objects

Ch. 8

EC2

Ch. 9

Modules

Ch. 10

IAM Masterclass

Ch. 11

RDS

Ch. 12

Advanced Terraform

Head of the department
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Meet your instructor

Dmitri Danilov

Head of QA and DevOps Departments

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Network manager, and C++ developer. UI/UX user interface developer for Android applications. Has a vast experience working with Jenkins, Git, Docker, K8S, Ansible, and as a Linux admin.

What our graduates say

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Craig R.
DevOps course graduate

DevSecOps Engineer

I was really happy with the depth and practical relevance of the devops curriculum. The course equipped me with the knowledge and hands-on experience to automate infrastructure provisioning, implement robust monitoring and alerting, and most important deliver software faster and more reliably.
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Mina D.
DevOps course graduate

DevOps Engineer

As an IT professional, the DevOps program has been instrumental in expanding my skillset and career. I'm now able to bridge the gap between development and operations, leading cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable business impact.
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Terry G.
DevOps course graduate

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

As a software engineer, the devops program has transformed the way I approach my work. I now have a deep understanding of containerization, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, skills that made me a considerable asset to my team.
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James I.
DevOps course graduate

DevOps Engineer

The devops course was a game-changer for my career. By learning how to automate software development and deployment processes, I've been able to streamline workflows, improve quality and deliver value to my team much faster.
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FAQs

Is support available if I get stuck on a concept or project?

Absolutely! We offer a dedicated forum where you can ask questions, join live Q&A sessions with instructors, and collaborate with fellow students. We're committed to helping you succeed.

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Can this course help me migrate existing infrastructure to be managed by Terraform?

Yes, we cover strategies for importing existing resources into Terraform state and gradually transitioning to a fully Terraform-managed infrastructure.

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How does the course address security concerns in Infrastructure as Code?

We dedicate a module to security best practices, including managing sensitive data, using Terraform Vault provider, and implementing least privilege access in your Terraform configurations.

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