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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

DevOps

GitHub Actions Certification Trainingin Abu Dhabi

Build practical CI/CD automation skills with GitHub Actions Certification Training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates . Learn workflow orchestration, YAML configuration, automated testing, build pipelines, deployment automation, reusable…

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Build practical CI/CD automation skills with GitHub Actions Certification Training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates . Learn workflow orchestration, YAML configuration, automated testing, build pipelines, deployment automation, reusable actions, secrets management, and event-driven execution. Practise integrating GitHub repositories with DevOps workflows to streamline software delivery, improve release consistency, and develop job-ready expertise in modern source code automation and continuous integration practices for development teams.

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Course curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to GitHub Actions

  • GitHub Actions architecture and core concepts
  • Benefits of workflow automation in DevOps
  • GitHub repositories, events, and automation use cases
  • Continuous integration and continuous delivery fundamentals

Module 2: Git and GitHub Fundamentals

  • Repository creation and management
  • Branching, commits, and pull requests
  • Source code collaboration and merge workflows
  • Repository settings and workflow permissions

Module 3: YAML and Workflow Configuration

  • YAML syntax and indentation rules
  • Workflow file structure and configuration
  • Workflow names, triggers, jobs, and steps
  • Environment variables and contextual expressions

Module 4: Workflow Events and Triggers

  • Push and pull request events
  • Manual workflow execution using workflow_dispatch
  • Scheduled automation using cron expressions
  • Conditional execution and event filters

Module 5: Jobs, Steps, and Runners

  • Job execution and step configuration
  • GitHub-hosted and self-hosted runners
  • Job dependencies using needs
  • Parallel execution and matrix strategies

Module 6: Automated Builds and Testing

  • Application build automation
  • Unit and integration testing workflows
  • Dependency installation and caching
  • Test reporting and failure analysis

Module 7: Actions Marketplace and Reusable Workflows

  • Discovering and using prebuilt actions
  • Action inputs, outputs, and version references
  • Creating reusable workflows
  • Developing custom actions and shared automation components

Module 8: Secrets and CI/CD Security

  • Repository and environment secrets
  • GitHub token permissions and least privilege
  • Secure handling of credentials and environment variables
  • Workflow security risks and recommended safeguards

Module 9: Deployment Automation and Release Management

  • Continuous delivery and deployment workflows
  • Environment configuration and deployment approvals
  • Release tagging and artifact management
  • Deployment strategies and rollback considerations

Module 10: Cloud and Container Deployment Integration

  • Docker image build and publishing workflows
  • Container registry integration
  • Cloud deployment workflow concepts
  • Authentication and secure deployment configuration

Module 11: Workflow Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • Reading workflow logs and execution results
  • Diagnosing failed jobs and steps
  • Debugging YAML and permission errors
  • Improving workflow reliability and execution efficiency

Module 12: Hands-On CI/CD Automation Project

  • Create a repository-based CI/CD pipeline
  • Automate application builds and test execution
  • Configure deployment workflows and secure secrets
  • Validate workflow results and document the implementation

Exam details

Exam Level: Beginner to Intermediate, suitable for learners developing GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation skills.

Exam Type: Online assessment combining multiple-choice questions, workflow configuration scenarios, and practical CI/CD exercises.

Number of Questions: 40 questions (proposed StepMerit course assessment).

Exam Duration: 90 minutes (proposed assessment duration).

Passing Score: 70% (proposed StepMerit assessment requirement).

Assessment Topics: GitHub Actions architecture, YAML workflow syntax, event triggers, jobs, steps, runners, reusable workflows, automated testing, deployment pipelines, secrets management, and troubleshooting.

Practical Assessment: Create or analyse a workflow file, configure automated build and test jobs, troubleshoot a failed workflow, or design a sample deployment pipeline.

Evaluation Criteria: Workflow correctness, understanding of CI/CD concepts, secure configuration, troubleshooting ability, and application of automation best practices.

Certification: Eligible participants may receive a StepMerit Learning Certificate of Course Completion, subject to programme requirements.

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Who this course is for

- DevOps Engineers – Develop expertise in GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, workflow orchestration, automated builds, and continuous deployment to streamline software delivery across development and production environments. - Software Developers – Learn to automate code validation, pull-request checks, application builds, and testing workflows using GitHub repositories and event-driven automation. - Build and Release Engineers – Explore automated release workflows, artifact management, version tagging, deployment approvals, and release validation to improve software delivery consistency. - QA Engineers and Test Automation Professionals – Understand how to integrate automated unit tests…

Before you begin

Git and GitHub Fundamentals : Understand repositories, commits, branches, pull requests, and version control workflows before joining GitHub Actions Training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates . Basic Programming Knowledge: Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, Java, or another programming language helps learners understand automated build and testing workflows. Command-Line Proficiency: Basic knowledge of Linux terminal commands, shell scripting, or Windows command-line operations is beneficial for workflow execution and debugging. CI/CD Fundamentals: Awareness of continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and software release pipelines is recommended. Repository…

Learning outcomes

Problem Statement – An e-commerce and retail company experiences delayed software releases, manual testing procedures, inconsistent application builds, deployment failures, and limited visibility into its software delivery pipelines. These challenges affect online shopping platforms, product catalogues, inventory management systems, payment integrations, and order-tracking applications. The goal is to improve release efficiency, application reliability, and development collaboration using GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation practices. How We Overcame the Problem – Learners applied GitHub Actions workflows, YAML configuration, automated build pipelines, continuous integration, automated…

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