CI/CD Using GitLab CI Training by AcadNXT is designed to provide participants with practical, hands-on expertise in building automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD. This instructor-led program focuses on pipeline-as-code using .gitlab-ci.yml, continuous integration workflows, automated testing, deployment strategies, runners configuration, and DevOps integration. Participants will learn how to design efficient, scalable, and production-ready CI/CD pipelines directly within GitLab, enabling end-to-end automation from code commit to deployment. The course is ideal for DevOps engineers, developers, and automation professionals working in GitLab-based environments.

• Build CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Write and manage .gitlab-ci.yml files
• Configure and manage GitLab runners
• Automate build, test, and deployment workflows
• Implement multi-stage pipeline strategies
• Apply conditional execution logic in pipelines
• Debug and optimize CI/CD workflows
• Build end-to-end GitLab DevOps pipelines

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• Build and Release Engineers
• System Administrators
• Cloud Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Automation Engineers
• IT Professionals working with GitLab

• Basic understanding of Git version control
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands
• Understanding of web applications or APIs
• Awareness of CI/CD concepts is helpful

• Designing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Writing .gitlab-ci.yml pipeline configurations
• Automating build, test, and deployment workflows
• Managing GitLab runners for execution
• Implementing pipeline stages and jobs
• Integrating testing frameworks into pipelines
• Managing artifacts and dependencies
• Implementing deployment automation strategies
• Debugging and optimizing pipeline performance
• Building end-to-end DevOps workflows in GitLab

After completing CI/CD Using GitLab CI Training, participants will be able to design and implement complete CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD. Learners will gain practical expertise in pipeline-as-code, automation workflows, runner configuration, and end-to-end DevOps integration within GitLab.

Introduction to GitLab CI/CD

• Overview of CI/CD concepts
• GitLab CI/CD architecture
• GitLab repository and project setup
• Introduction to .gitlab-ci.yml
• Git workflow integration with pipelines

Pipeline Structure and Jobs

• Stages, jobs, and runners concepts
• Writing basic CI/CD pipeline configuration
• Variables and environment configuration
• Pipeline triggers and rules
• Artifacts and caching mechanisms

Build and Test Automation

• Automating build processes
• Running unit and integration tests
• Test reporting in pipelines
• Dependency management
• Debugging pipeline failures

Advanced CI/CD Pipeline Design

• Multi-stage pipeline design
• Parallel job execution
• Conditional pipelines and rules
• Deployment strategies using GitLab CI
• Rollback and versioning concepts

GitLab Runners and Integration

• GitLab runner architecture
• Shared vs specific runners
• Runner configuration and scaling
• Integration with Docker and external tools
• Security and access control basics

Mini Project and Practical Implementation

• Building complete CI/CD pipeline using GitLab CI
• Implementing build, test, and deploy stages
• Configuring runners for execution
• Deploying application using GitLab pipeline
• Final project review and optimization

• GitLab CI/CD architecture and concepts
• Pipeline-as-code fundamentals
• Stages, jobs, and runners
• Build and test automation
• Deployment strategies
• Artifacts and caching
• Runner configuration and scaling
• Mini project implementation

• GitLab CI pipeline creation exercises
• .gitlab-ci.yml configuration tasks
• Build and deployment automation assignments
• Runner configuration activities
• Mini project development and evaluation
• Pipeline debugging scenarios

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in CI/CD Using GitLab CI Training, validating their expertise in GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automation workflows, DevOps integration, and continuous delivery practices.