Skip to main content

Mastering Platform Engineering; A Step-by-Step Guide to Design, Implementation, and Management

$201.00
When you get access:
Course access is prepared after purchase and delivered via email
How you learn:
Self-paced • Lifetime updates
Your guarantee:
30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked
Who trusts this:
Trusted by professionals in 160+ countries
Toolkit Included:
Includes a practical, ready-to-use toolkit with implementation templates, worksheets, checklists, and decision-support materials so you can apply what you learn immediately - no additional setup required.
Adding to cart… The item has been added

What does the Platform Engineering course cover?

Platform Engineering is covered here in 7 modules: Introduction to Platform Engineering: Key Principles and Concepts, Platform Design and Architecture: Architecture Styles and Patterns, Platform Implementation and Development: Testing and Quality Assurance for Platforms and 4 more. The outline lists 34 specific topics, opening with What is Platform Engineering? and closing with Metrics and Reporting for Platform Engineering Success.

How do you approach Platform Engineering step by step?

The work is sequenced in 7 stages. It starts with Introduction to Platform Engineering: Key Principles and Concepts, moves through Platform Design and Architecture: Architecture Styles and Patterns and Platform Implementation and Development: Testing and Quality Assurance for Platforms, and ends at Leading Platform Engineering Teams and Projects.

What is in Module 1 of the Platform Engineering course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Platform Engineering: Key Principles and Concepts. It works through What is Platform Engineering?, History and Evolution of Platform Engineering, Key Principles and Concepts and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 6 modules build on.

How is the Platform Engineering course delivered?

The Platform Engineering course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Platform Engineering course cost?

The Platform Engineering course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Multi-dataset Topic Design for Cloud Data Platform, Search Engine Optimization in Platform Design, How.

More answers: what you get with every course, refund policy, all help answers.

Mastering Platform Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide to Design, Implementation, and Management



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to master platform engineering. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, participants will gain a deep understanding of platform engineering principles, design, implementation, and management.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of platform engineering and its role in modern software development
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient platforms
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of platform architecture, infrastructure, and operations
  • Learn how to manage and maintain platforms, including troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimization
  • Gain hands-on experience with platform engineering tools and technologies
  • Develop the skills needed to lead platform engineering teams and projects


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Platform Engineering: Key Principles and Concepts

  • What is Platform Engineering?
  • History and Evolution of Platform Engineering
  • Key Principles and Concepts
  • Benefits and Challenges of Platform Engineering
  • Real-World Examples and Case Studies

Module 2. Platform Design and Architecture: Architecture Styles and Patterns

  • Platform Design Principles and Patterns
  • Architecture Styles and Patterns
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices
  • Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and Streaming
  • Cloud-Native Architecture and Serverless Computing

Module 3. Platform Implementation and Development: Testing and Quality Assurance for Platforms

  • Programming Languages and Frameworks for Platform Development
  • Platform Development Methodologies and Tools
  • DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Testing and Quality Assurance for Platforms
  • Security and Compliance in Platform Development

Module 4. Platform Infrastructure and Operations: Cloud Infrastructure and Migration Strategies

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management
  • Containerization and Orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Migration Strategies
  • Monitoring, Logging, and Analytics for Platforms
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Module 5. Platform Management and Maintenance: Performance Optimization and Tuning

  • Platform Troubleshooting and Debugging
  • Performance Optimization and Tuning
  • Security and Compliance in Platform Management
  • Backup and Recovery Strategies for Platforms
  • Platform Upgrades and Migration Planning

Module 6. Platform Engineering Tools and Technologies: Tooling and Automation for Platform Engineering

  • Overview of Platform Engineering Tools and Technologies
  • Hands-on Experience with Popular Platform Engineering Tools
  • Tooling and Automation for Platform Engineering
  • Emerging Trends and Technologies in Platform Engineering

Module 7: Leading Platform Engineering Teams and Projects

  • Leadership and Management Principles for Platform Engineering
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies for Platform Engineering
  • Communication and Collaboration Strategies for Platform Teams
  • Stakeholder Management and Expectation Setting
  • Metrics and Reporting for Platform Engineering Success


Course Features

  • Interactive and Engaging Learning Experience
  • Comprehensive and Personalized Course Content
  • Up-to-date and Relevant Platform Engineering Knowledge
  • Practical and Hands-on Experience with Real-World Applications
  • High-Quality Content and Expert Instruction
  • Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible Learning Schedule and Lifetime Access
  • User-Friendly and Mobile-Accessible Learning Platform
  • Community-Driven and Supportive Learning Environment
  • Actionable Insights and Takeaways for Immediate Application
  • Gamification and Progress Tracking for Engaging Learning Experience


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate serves as proof of their expertise and knowledge in platform engineering and can be used to advance their careers or demonstrate their skills to employers.

,