CI/CD & GitHub Actions
CI/CD & GitHub Actions is an 8-week intermediate course teaching workflow YAML syntax, secrets management, matrix builds, caching, reusable workflows, security scanning, and deployment strategies like blue-green and canary releases. Learners with Git experience and a testable project build a CI and release pipeline with tests, artifacts, and approval-aware, canary-based deployment stages.
Create GitHub Actions workflows with clear triggers, least-privilege permissions, artifacts and release gates.
What you'll learn
Course details
Duration
8 weeks
Best for
Learners who already have: Git and a project with runnable tests.
Enrollment isn't open for this course yet — check back soon or contact us.
Course Curriculum
A module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover in CI/CD & GitHub Actions.
01Basic
4 topicsWeeks 1–2
- What Is CI/CD, and How Does GitHub Actions Work?
- Workflow YAML Syntax: Jobs, Steps, and Runners
- Managing Secrets in GitHub Actions
- Project: Build a Parallel Lint/Test/Build Pipeline
02Intermediate
4 topicsWeek 3
- Matrix Builds and Caching for Faster Pipelines
- Deployment Workflows and Environments
- Reusable Workflows and Composite Actions
- Project: Build a Matrix-Tested, Gated Deployment Pipeline
03Advanced
8 topicsWeeks 4–5
- Turn a business request into a testable contract
- Build a release path from trustworthy inputs
- Keep untrusted workflow input away from privileged execution
- Distinguish dependency caches from release evidence
- Test outcomes at the boundary where they can fail
- Package a reproducible release and a recovery path
- Connect logs, metrics and traces to a user outcome
- Design business workflows as controlled state transitions
04Pro
4 topicsWeek 6
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI/CD
- Self-Hosted Runners and Pipeline Performance Optimization
- Deployment Strategies: Blue-Green, Canary, and Rollback
- Project: Build a Secure, Optimized Pipeline with a Canary Deployment Strategy
05AI Pro
3 topicsWeeks 7–8
- Using Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity to Author and Debug GitHub Actions Workflows
- Verifying AI-Suggested GitHub Actions Workflows Before Trusting Them
- Project: AI-Assisted Pipeline Authoring with Safety Gate Verification
Real-Time, Industry-Based Projects
This is project-based learning modeled on real industry scenarios — you'll build portfolio-ready work as you go, not just watch lectures.
Every course includes a guided internship on top of your project work — so you graduate with real experience, not just a certificate.
Communication & Soft Skills
Built into every course, alongside the technical curriculum.
Communication Skills
Practice explaining technical work clearly to teammates, managers, and clients.
Practical AI Skills
Hands-on training in using AI tools well — prompting, everyday workflows, and where AI actually helps versus where it doesn't.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work in small project teams using real workflows like stand-ups and code reviews.
Problem Solving
Build the habit of breaking down ambiguous problems into clear, solvable steps.
Time Management
Learn to plan, prioritize, and deliver project work against realistic deadlines.
Presentation Skills
Present your project work and results with confidence, as you would to a client.
Resume & Profile Building
Build a strong resume, LinkedIn profile, and project portfolio that recruiters notice.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and portfolio reviews to get you ready for real job applications.
Career & Placement Support
100% of students enrolled in CI/CD & GitHub Actions get full access to placement support — real tools and guidance, not just a promise. This is support and access, not a guaranteed job outcome.
Resume Builder
A resume auto-built from your real completed projects and certificates, ready to export.
Shareable Portfolio
A public portfolio page showcasing your approved projects, with a link you can share with employers.
Interview Preparation
Guidance on presenting your projects and experience clearly in real interviews.
Peer & Mentor Community
Ongoing access to our learner community for questions, feedback, and support after you finish.
What Your Certificates Look Like
Real, verifiable certificates with your name, CI/CD & GitHub Actions, and a QR code anyone can scan to confirm they're genuine — one for completing the course, and a separate one if you take the internship track. Earning a certificate is free. To view, download and share it, there's a one-time ₹100 release fee per certificate — the same for free-course, paid-course and internship certificates.
Course Completion Certificate
Data24ZoneCertificate of Completion
Illustrative recipient
Your Name Here
Example certificate for completion of
CI/CD & GitHub Actions
- Certificate No.
- D24-SAMPLE
- Mode
- Self-Paced
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Example issue date
- On completion
Sample only — not a real, issued certificate.
Verification is available only on issued certificates.
Internship Completion Certificate
Data24ZoneCertificate of Internship
Illustrative recipient
Your Name Here
Example certificate for completion of
CI/CD & GitHub Actions
- Certificate No.
- D24-SAMPLE
- Mode
- Internship
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Example issue date
- On completion
Sample only — not a real, issued certificate.
Verification is available only on issued certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the CI/CD & GitHub Actions course?
You'll learn: Turn a business request into a testable contract; Build a release path from trustworthy inputs; Keep untrusted workflow input away from privileged execution; Distinguish dependency caches from release evidence.
Is the CI/CD & GitHub Actions course beginner-friendly?
This is a intermediate-level course, so it assumes some prior familiarity with the subject.
How long does the CI/CD & GitHub Actions course take to complete?
The course is designed to be completed in approximately 8 weeks, depending on your pace.
What enrollment options are available for CI/CD & GitHub Actions?
Project Training Track (₹1,499) — One defined learning project and 2 review sessions; no employment or stipend included. Self-Paced (₹1,999) — Learn anytime with the full recorded curriculum and community access.
Is there an internship option for CI/CD & GitHub Actions?
Yes — the Internship track means working through real projects with our team and earning a separate Internship Certificate.
Will I get a certificate after completing CI/CD & GitHub Actions?
Yes. Self-paced enrollment earns a course completion certificate once your final project is reviewed and approved. Internship enrollment earns an internship certificate once your internship projects are approved. Every certificate is publicly verifiable on our website and can be added directly to your LinkedIn profile. Earning it is free; releasing it to view, download and share is a one-time ₹100 fee per certificate.
What kind of projects will I build in CI/CD & GitHub Actions?
You'll work on real projects such as: CI and release workflow with tests, artifacts and approval-aware deployment stages.
Is placement support included with CI/CD & GitHub Actions?
Yes — every enrolled student gets full access to our placement support: resume building, a shareable project portfolio, mock interview preparation, and guidance applying what you've built to real job applications. This is support and access, not a guaranteed job outcome — how quickly it leads to an offer depends on the market and your own effort.
