Platform Engineering Certified Architect (February)

About this course

START DATE Feb 5th

TIME COMMITMENT 15 hours

DURATION 5 weeks

PRICE $2,000

FORMAT Instructor-led, live and on-demand

What you'll learn

By the end of this certification, you'll be able to:

Master the architectural foundations of scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes-based Internal Developer Platforms.

Implement security and compliance by design using Policy as Code with OPA, Gatekeeper, and Kyverno.

Build developer-facing APIs, CLIs, and UIs that power intuitive, self-service platform experiences.

Automate platform operations end-to-end with Kubernetes Operators and reconciliation patterns.

Apply zero-trust and runtime security controls to ensure platforms remain secure in real-world conditions.

Deliver a full working IDP and capstone project that integrates API, CLI, UI, and automation into one cohesive platform.

Prerequisites

For successful participation of the Platform Engineering Certified Architect course, students are expected to have fundamental understanding of:

Cloud native (i.e. landscape and tooling built around Kubernetes)

Kubernetes : Deploying workloads, using kubectl, managing namespaces/resources

Git & GitHub : Comfortable with branching, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows

Containerization: Docker build/run basics

CLI tools proficiency (kubectl, gcloud, or similar)

Policy as Code Tools: Exposure to OPA, Gatekeeper, or Kyverno (basic rules)

Running CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins / GitLab CI)

Dev Tools Setup: Local IDE (VS Code/JetBrains), API testing ( curl/Postman), terminal basics

Who's it for?

Architects

Architects who want to lay platform foundations like Policy as Code, RBAC, zero trust right.

Platform Engineers

Platform engineers who want to level up their architecture, K8s, Policy as Code and security skills.

Security engineers

Security engineers who want to level up their DevSecOps best practices for K8s platforms.

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 FEB 5 • 06:30 CET

Foundations and environment setup

Intro to the course framework

Reference architecture

Environment setup (Coder, Kind, K8s)

Verify foundation (K8s, Grafana, Gatekeeper)

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

Policy-as-Code: Compliance at the point of change

Introduction to Policy as Code

Introduction to DevSecOps & governance

Implement OPA/Gatekeeper policy engine

Block images with critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)

Use compliance at point of change

Q&A FEB 9 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 3 FEB 12 • 06:30 CET

Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)

Zero trust fundamentals

Deploy Falco for runtime security (eBPF)

Implement service identity (SPIFFE/SPIRE)

Integrate Gatekeeper (prevent) + Falco (detect)

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Building developer facing platform APIs

How APIs function as a product interface and abstraction layer

Design Teams API for self-service onboarding

Implement design-first (OpenAPI/Swagger)

Apply progressive disclosure principles

Q&A FEB 16 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 5 FEB 19 • 06:30 PM CET

Command line interfaces for platform operations

Role of CLIs for speed & scripting

How CLIs function as an abstraction layer

Develop a Python-based Teams CLI (teams-cli)

Enable automation via scripting/CI/CD

MODULE 6 ON-DEMAND

Platform automation with Kubernetes Operators

Understand the Operator pattern

Build an Operator reconciliation loop

Automate namespace lifecycle

Configure Operator security (RBAC/limits)

Q&A FEB 23 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 7 FEB 26 • 06:30 PM CET

Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction

Deploy final Teams Web Interface (Angular)

Verify end-to-end flow (UI->API->Operator)

Compare custom UIs vs commercial and open source portals (Backstage)

Introduce capstone project requirements

MODULE 8 MAR 5 • 06:30 CET

Capstone demonstration & retrospective

Conduct individual capstone demos

Verify security gates (Gatekeeper/Falco)

Review key takeaways & best practices

Discuss next steps (GitOps, authentication)

EXAM ON-DEMAND

Architect Certification Exam

Course Feedback Survey

Exam info

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Founder, CEO @ Platformetrics

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning) and Domain-Driven Platform Engineering (Springer) and Author of Platform Engineer's Handbook (Packt)
Expertise in Platform engineering, GenAI in software delivery, Developer experience optimization, SRE, DevOps
35+ years of experience in software development and delivery as a developer, architect and leader
Regular keynote presenter, workshop educator at Platform Con, DevOpsDays, Kube Days, All Day DevOps, and the DevOps Enterprise Summit (ELTS)

Bryan Oliver

Principal Technologist @ Thoughtworks

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning) and Designing Cloud Native Delivery Systems (O'Reilly)
Expertise in Platform engineering, Kubernetes, cloud-native delivery, developer enablement, compliance automation
Shares knowledge and resources at olivercodes.com
Regular presenter at KubeCon, CDCon+GitOpsCon, Craft-Conf, and other global events

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Alumni stories

Testimonials
Name	Image	Position	Text	Linkedin	LinkedinPost
Jay Moran		SVP of Platform Engineering & Distinguished Engineer at Fiserv	I don’t often feel certifications are too useful, but in this case beyond being not vendor specific, I think this is one certification that really helps define a “Platform Engineer” versus someone who does some of the many components of what goes into platform engineering…	https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycmoran/	https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaycmoran_platformasaproduct-idp-platformengineering-activity-7364777833262448641-ku7Z/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB7W6ucBwi1gPqF5QCBe36ipfkH_n4Cityo
Daniel Palermi		Senior Cloud Engineer at Serko	The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification helped me understand the evolution of DevOps and engineering practices over the years. It clarified the concept of platform engineering and its true purpose. In my opinion, everyone working in an IT company should take this course, as it offers valuable lessons that span across all roles.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-palermi-4a5b881b/
Brittany Lebel		Senior Product Owner, Kinsale Insurance	The Platform Engineering course was a transformative addition to my career. The content was well-structured, covering everything from designing Platform Engineering Maturity Models to developing reference architectures that drive standardization and empower developers with seamless self-service capabilities. The hands-on lectures on Pocket IDP provided an in-depth exploration of the entire implementation process, diving into technical details and real-case scenarios. This comprehensive approach offered invaluable insights into how an IDP functions as a product and how it can efficiently support production workloads.Thanks to this course, I now have the expertise to contribute meaningfully to the development and enhancement of our Internal Developer Platform, enabling us to accelerate application delivery cycles.I highly recommend this course to anyone eager to elevate their engineering expertise and make a tangible impact in platform engineering!	https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-lebel/
Marc Schnitzius		Service Lead Platform Engineering at Codecentric AG	The Platform Engineering Certified Practitioner course is a great guide for better understanding that the success of an internal developer platform is not just about making developers happy and shifting all their problems to a platform team.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schnitzius/
Rafael de Araujo Pires		Global Director of Architecture at AB InBev	The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification was more than concepts. It was a reflection on my own platform journey since 2022.The biggest lesson? Platforms are about people. It’s about listening, building trust, and reducing friction so teams can deliver value with autonomy. It’s about connecting culture, product, and technology, and showing that developer satisfaction can be as strategic as any infrastructure investment.Platform engineering isn’t just code: it’s people, trust, and real business impact.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaeldearaujop/

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Certification & Exam

Show proof

Receive an official Platform Engineering Certified Architect certificate when you complete the course and pass the exam. Valid for 1 year.

Build your credentials

Use your certification to demonstrate verified skills in platform engineering and qualify for advanced programs.

Share your achievement

Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile and share with your network!

Architect Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineers who want deep technical competence in platform architecture, infrastructure patterns, API design, and high-scale systems.

You will get:

Fundamental principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Architect secure, scalable Kubernetes IDPs using modern platform patterns

Enforce security and compliance with Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno)

Build APIs, CLIs, and UIs that power developer self-service

Automate platform operations with Kubernetes Operators and reconciliation loops

Deliver a full end-to-end IDP through a hands-on capstone project

This bundle is for engineers who want to architect and deliver a secure, enterprise-scale Kubernetes-based platform.

Enroll in Architect Bundle

Question	Answer
Why this certification?	Unlike other programs, this certification blends technical, product, and business frameworks so you can actually build and scale a successful platform initiative, not just understand the tech.
What will I learn?	This course teaches participants to master Kubernetes-based Internal Developer Platforms, focusing on architectural foundations. You will learn how to implement security and compliance by design, gain hands-on technical experience, and dive deep into topics like Policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper/Kyverno), developer-facing APIs/CLIs, and Kubernetes Operators.
How is it delivered?	Live weekly sessions (recorded if you can’t join), self-paced modules, guest lectures, and an active Slack community of 500+ platform engineers.
How much time will it take?	About 3 hours per week for 5 weeks, plus optional homework. All sessions are recorded for flexible learning.
When will the instructor-led live sessions take place?	The sessions (unless stated otherwise) take place on Thursdays at 6:30 pm CET/12:30 pm ET , plus optional Live Q&A sessions on Mondays, same time. But remember - all recordings are shared, so it’s easy to take the course asynchronously.
Is this course for me?	It’s for architects, platform engineers, and security engineers who want to master compliance and security by design. Successful participation requires fundamental understanding of cloud-native concepts (Kubernetes landscape/tooling), Kubernetes (workload deployment, kubectl, namespaces/resources), Git & GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI/CD), containerization (Docker basics), CLI tools (kubectl, gcloud), Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno basic rules), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and dev tools (local IDE, API testing, terminal).
Do I get a certificate?	Yes. By doing an exam after the course, you’ll earn a verified digital certificate and LinkedIn badge recognized by leading platform teams.
What if I can’t attend live?	No problem, every session is recorded and available on demand.
What’s the exam like?	60 minutes, 50 multiple-choice questions, proctored. Passing score: 75%. You’ll have 2 attempts within 6 months of completing the course.
Can I pay by invoice or installments?	Yes, just contact us to arrange.
Can I buy now and start later?	Absolutely. Just contact us to arrange and join any future cohort.
Do I need any specific tools or technologies?	No special setup needed, just a laptop. We will provide all tech and tools needed through a Cloud Development Environment (CDE). This guarantees a consistent experience for all students, eliminating “works on my machine” issues.
Is coding required?	Yes, at least if you want to do the optional homework exercises.
What technologies are discussed?	Cloud-native concepts (Kubernetes landscape/tooling), Kubernetes (workload deployment, kubectl, namespaces/resources), Git & GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI/CD), containerization (Docker basics), CLI tools (kubectl, gcloud), Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), ArgoCD, dev tools (local IDE, API testing), portals like Backstage.
Do you offer private training for teams?	Yes, we run private team cohorts (virtual or in-person) tailored to your platform maturity and goals. Contact us for more information.
Still have questions?	Email certifications@platformengineering.org and we’ll be happy to help.

Curriculum

Module 1: Context, foundations and environment setup
Feb 5 - Live: Foundations and environment setup
Recording - Foundations and environment setup
Welcome and introduction
Recap of platform engineering
Your environment: Coder and Kind
Technical checklist and homework
Resources
Module 2 - Policy as Code: Compliance at the point of change
Introduction to Policy as Code
Defining Policy as Code
DevSecOps and platform evolution
Governance at the point of change
OPA Gatekeeper and technical implementation
Hands-On Exercise: CVE Scanning and Quality Gates
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 9
Feb 9 - Live Q&A
Module 3 - Runtime security monitoring and threat detection
Feb 12 - Live: Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)
Recording - Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)
Introduction to runtime security monitoring and threat detection
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Fundamentals
Service identity and secrets management
Runtime security with Falco
Supply chain security and SLSA
SecOps integration: Defense in depth
Hands-on exercise: Implementing runtime security
Resources
Module 4 - Building developer-facing platform APIs
Introduction to Building developer-facing platform APIs
Purpose and scope of platform APIs
API Design Patterns and REST
The art of abstraction and progressive disclosure
Technical implementation with FastAPI
Automatic documentation and Swagger UI
Hands-on exercise: Deploying the Teams API
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 16
Feb 16 - Live Q&A
Module 5 - Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) for Platform Operations
Feb 19 - Live: Command line interfaces for platform operations
Recording - Command line interfaces for platform operations
Introduction to Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) for Platform Operations
The Role of CLIs in Developer Experience
Building the teams-cli tool
CLI design patterns and idempotency
Automation and CI/CD integration
Hands-on exercise: Team management via CLI
Resources
Module 6 - Platform automation with Kubernetes Operators
Introduction to platform automation with Kubernetes Operators
The Kubernetes Operator pattern
The Reconciliation Loop: Observe, Analyze, Act
Operators vs. GitOps
Teams Operator architecture and least privilege
Hands-on exercise: Deploying and monitoring Operators
Testing self-healing and drift detection
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 23
Feb 23 - Live Q&A
Module 7 - Full stack platform experience and capstone introduction
Feb 26 - Live: Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction
Recording: Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction
Introduction to full stack platform experience and capstone introduction
Visual exploration and interface segregation
Eventual consistency and the multi-plane workflow
Modern developer portals and Backstage
Introduction to the capstone project
Hands-on exercise: Deploying and verifying the UI
Resources
Module 8 - Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Mar 5 - Live: Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Recording - Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Introduction to capstone demonstration & retrospective
The capstone demonstration
The mindset shift: Platform-as-a-Product
Automation and the Operator pattern
Security by default and policy as code
Mastering abstraction and progressive disclosure
The future roadmap: Your journey as an architect
Resources
Feedback survey
Exam info

About this course

START DATE Feb 5th

TIME COMMITMENT 15 hours

DURATION 5 weeks

PRICE $2,000

FORMAT Instructor-led, live and on-demand

What you'll learn

By the end of this certification, you'll be able to:

Master the architectural foundations of scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes-based Internal Developer Platforms.

Implement security and compliance by design using Policy as Code with OPA, Gatekeeper, and Kyverno.

Build developer-facing APIs, CLIs, and UIs that power intuitive, self-service platform experiences.

Automate platform operations end-to-end with Kubernetes Operators and reconciliation patterns.

Apply zero-trust and runtime security controls to ensure platforms remain secure in real-world conditions.

Deliver a full working IDP and capstone project that integrates API, CLI, UI, and automation into one cohesive platform.

Prerequisites

For successful participation of the Platform Engineering Certified Architect course, students are expected to have fundamental understanding of:

Cloud native (i.e. landscape and tooling built around Kubernetes)

Kubernetes : Deploying workloads, using kubectl, managing namespaces/resources

Git & GitHub : Comfortable with branching, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows

Containerization: Docker build/run basics

CLI tools proficiency (kubectl, gcloud, or similar)

Policy as Code Tools: Exposure to OPA, Gatekeeper, or Kyverno (basic rules)

Running CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins / GitLab CI)

Dev Tools Setup: Local IDE (VS Code/JetBrains), API testing ( curl/Postman), terminal basics

Who's it for?

Architects

Architects who want to lay platform foundations like Policy as Code, RBAC, zero trust right.

Platform Engineers

Platform engineers who want to level up their architecture, K8s, Policy as Code and security skills.

Security engineers

Security engineers who want to level up their DevSecOps best practices for K8s platforms.

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 FEB 5 • 06:30 CET

Foundations and environment setup

Intro to the course framework

Reference architecture

Environment setup (Coder, Kind, K8s)

Verify foundation (K8s, Grafana, Gatekeeper)

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

Policy-as-Code: Compliance at the point of change

Introduction to Policy as Code

Introduction to DevSecOps & governance

Implement OPA/Gatekeeper policy engine

Block images with critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)

Use compliance at point of change

Q&A FEB 9 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 3 FEB 12 • 06:30 CET

Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)

Zero trust fundamentals

Deploy Falco for runtime security (eBPF)

Implement service identity (SPIFFE/SPIRE)

Integrate Gatekeeper (prevent) + Falco (detect)

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Building developer facing platform APIs

How APIs function as a product interface and abstraction layer

Design Teams API for self-service onboarding

Implement design-first (OpenAPI/Swagger)

Apply progressive disclosure principles

Q&A FEB 16 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 5 FEB 19 • 06:30 PM CET

Command line interfaces for platform operations

Role of CLIs for speed & scripting

How CLIs function as an abstraction layer

Develop a Python-based Teams CLI (teams-cli)

Enable automation via scripting/CI/CD

MODULE 6 ON-DEMAND

Platform automation with Kubernetes Operators

Understand the Operator pattern

Build an Operator reconciliation loop

Automate namespace lifecycle

Configure Operator security (RBAC/limits)

Q&A FEB 23 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 7 FEB 26 • 06:30 PM CET

Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction

Deploy final Teams Web Interface (Angular)

Verify end-to-end flow (UI->API->Operator)

Compare custom UIs vs commercial and open source portals (Backstage)

Introduce capstone project requirements

MODULE 8 MAR 5 • 06:30 CET

Capstone demonstration & retrospective

Conduct individual capstone demos

Verify security gates (Gatekeeper/Falco)

Review key takeaways & best practices

Discuss next steps (GitOps, authentication)

EXAM ON-DEMAND

Architect Certification Exam

Course Feedback Survey

Exam info

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Founder, CEO @ Platformetrics

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning) and Domain-Driven Platform Engineering (Springer) and Author of Platform Engineer's Handbook (Packt)
Expertise in Platform engineering, GenAI in software delivery, Developer experience optimization, SRE, DevOps
35+ years of experience in software development and delivery as a developer, architect and leader
Regular keynote presenter, workshop educator at Platform Con, DevOpsDays, Kube Days, All Day DevOps, and the DevOps Enterprise Summit (ELTS)

Bryan Oliver

Principal Technologist @ Thoughtworks

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning) and Designing Cloud Native Delivery Systems (O'Reilly)
Expertise in Platform engineering, Kubernetes, cloud-native delivery, developer enablement, compliance automation
Shares knowledge and resources at olivercodes.com
Regular presenter at KubeCon, CDCon+GitOpsCon, Craft-Conf, and other global events

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Mobile

Alumni stories

Testimonials
Name	Image	Position	Text	Linkedin	LinkedinPost
Jay Moran		SVP of Platform Engineering & Distinguished Engineer at Fiserv	I don’t often feel certifications are too useful, but in this case beyond being not vendor specific, I think this is one certification that really helps define a “Platform Engineer” versus someone who does some of the many components of what goes into platform engineering…	https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycmoran/	https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaycmoran_platformasaproduct-idp-platformengineering-activity-7364777833262448641-ku7Z/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB7W6ucBwi1gPqF5QCBe36ipfkH_n4Cityo
Daniel Palermi		Senior Cloud Engineer at Serko	The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification helped me understand the evolution of DevOps and engineering practices over the years. It clarified the concept of platform engineering and its true purpose. In my opinion, everyone working in an IT company should take this course, as it offers valuable lessons that span across all roles.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-palermi-4a5b881b/
Brittany Lebel		Senior Product Owner, Kinsale Insurance	The Platform Engineering course was a transformative addition to my career. The content was well-structured, covering everything from designing Platform Engineering Maturity Models to developing reference architectures that drive standardization and empower developers with seamless self-service capabilities. The hands-on lectures on Pocket IDP provided an in-depth exploration of the entire implementation process, diving into technical details and real-case scenarios. This comprehensive approach offered invaluable insights into how an IDP functions as a product and how it can efficiently support production workloads.Thanks to this course, I now have the expertise to contribute meaningfully to the development and enhancement of our Internal Developer Platform, enabling us to accelerate application delivery cycles.I highly recommend this course to anyone eager to elevate their engineering expertise and make a tangible impact in platform engineering!	https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-lebel/
Marc Schnitzius		Service Lead Platform Engineering at Codecentric AG	The Platform Engineering Certified Practitioner course is a great guide for better understanding that the success of an internal developer platform is not just about making developers happy and shifting all their problems to a platform team.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schnitzius/
Rafael de Araujo Pires		Global Director of Architecture at AB InBev	The Platform Engineering Practitioner certification was more than concepts. It was a reflection on my own platform journey since 2022.The biggest lesson? Platforms are about people. It’s about listening, building trust, and reducing friction so teams can deliver value with autonomy. It’s about connecting culture, product, and technology, and showing that developer satisfaction can be as strategic as any infrastructure investment.Platform engineering isn’t just code: it’s people, trust, and real business impact.	https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaeldearaujop/

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Mobile

Certification & Exam

Show proof

Receive an official Platform Engineering Certified Architect certificate when you complete the course and pass the exam. Valid for 1 year.

Build your credentials

Use your certification to demonstrate verified skills in platform engineering and qualify for advanced programs.

Share your achievement

Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile and share with your network!

Architect Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineers who want deep technical competence in platform architecture, infrastructure patterns, API design, and high-scale systems.

You will get:

Fundamental principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Architect secure, scalable Kubernetes IDPs using modern platform patterns

Enforce security and compliance with Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno)

Build APIs, CLIs, and UIs that power developer self-service

Automate platform operations with Kubernetes Operators and reconciliation loops

Deliver a full end-to-end IDP through a hands-on capstone project

This bundle is for engineers who want to architect and deliver a secure, enterprise-scale Kubernetes-based platform.

Enroll in Architect Bundle

Question	Answer
Why this certification?	Unlike other programs, this certification blends technical, product, and business frameworks so you can actually build and scale a successful platform initiative, not just understand the tech.
What will I learn?	This course teaches participants to master Kubernetes-based Internal Developer Platforms, focusing on architectural foundations. You will learn how to implement security and compliance by design, gain hands-on technical experience, and dive deep into topics like Policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper/Kyverno), developer-facing APIs/CLIs, and Kubernetes Operators.
How is it delivered?	Live weekly sessions (recorded if you can’t join), self-paced modules, guest lectures, and an active Slack community of 500+ platform engineers.
How much time will it take?	About 3 hours per week for 5 weeks, plus optional homework. All sessions are recorded for flexible learning.
When will the instructor-led live sessions take place?	The sessions (unless stated otherwise) take place on Thursdays at 6:30 pm CET/12:30 pm ET , plus optional Live Q&A sessions on Mondays, same time. But remember - all recordings are shared, so it’s easy to take the course asynchronously.
Is this course for me?	It’s for architects, platform engineers, and security engineers who want to master compliance and security by design. Successful participation requires fundamental understanding of cloud-native concepts (Kubernetes landscape/tooling), Kubernetes (workload deployment, kubectl, namespaces/resources), Git & GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI/CD), containerization (Docker basics), CLI tools (kubectl, gcloud), Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno basic rules), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and dev tools (local IDE, API testing, terminal).
Do I get a certificate?	Yes. By doing an exam after the course, you’ll earn a verified digital certificate and LinkedIn badge recognized by leading platform teams.
What if I can’t attend live?	No problem, every session is recorded and available on demand.
What’s the exam like?	60 minutes, 50 multiple-choice questions, proctored. Passing score: 75%. You’ll have 2 attempts within 6 months of completing the course.
Can I pay by invoice or installments?	Yes, just contact us to arrange.
Can I buy now and start later?	Absolutely. Just contact us to arrange and join any future cohort.
Do I need any specific tools or technologies?	No special setup needed, just a laptop. We will provide all tech and tools needed through a Cloud Development Environment (CDE). This guarantees a consistent experience for all students, eliminating “works on my machine” issues.
Is coding required?	Yes, at least if you want to do the optional homework exercises.
What technologies are discussed?	Cloud-native concepts (Kubernetes landscape/tooling), Kubernetes (workload deployment, kubectl, namespaces/resources), Git & GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI/CD), containerization (Docker basics), CLI tools (kubectl, gcloud), Policy as Code (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), ArgoCD, dev tools (local IDE, API testing), portals like Backstage.
Do you offer private training for teams?	Yes, we run private team cohorts (virtual or in-person) tailored to your platform maturity and goals. Contact us for more information.
Still have questions?	Email certifications@platformengineering.org and we’ll be happy to help.

Curriculum

Module 1: Context, foundations and environment setup
Feb 5 - Live: Foundations and environment setup
Recording - Foundations and environment setup
Welcome and introduction
Recap of platform engineering
Your environment: Coder and Kind
Technical checklist and homework
Resources
Module 2 - Policy as Code: Compliance at the point of change
Introduction to Policy as Code
Defining Policy as Code
DevSecOps and platform evolution
Governance at the point of change
OPA Gatekeeper and technical implementation
Hands-On Exercise: CVE Scanning and Quality Gates
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 9
Feb 9 - Live Q&A
Module 3 - Runtime security monitoring and threat detection
Feb 12 - Live: Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)
Recording - Secure foundations (Falco + Runtime security)
Introduction to runtime security monitoring and threat detection
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Fundamentals
Service identity and secrets management
Runtime security with Falco
Supply chain security and SLSA
SecOps integration: Defense in depth
Hands-on exercise: Implementing runtime security
Resources
Module 4 - Building developer-facing platform APIs
Introduction to Building developer-facing platform APIs
Purpose and scope of platform APIs
API Design Patterns and REST
The art of abstraction and progressive disclosure
Technical implementation with FastAPI
Automatic documentation and Swagger UI
Hands-on exercise: Deploying the Teams API
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 16
Feb 16 - Live Q&A
Module 5 - Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) for Platform Operations
Feb 19 - Live: Command line interfaces for platform operations
Recording - Command line interfaces for platform operations
Introduction to Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) for Platform Operations
The Role of CLIs in Developer Experience
Building the teams-cli tool
CLI design patterns and idempotency
Automation and CI/CD integration
Hands-on exercise: Team management via CLI
Resources
Module 6 - Platform automation with Kubernetes Operators
Introduction to platform automation with Kubernetes Operators
The Kubernetes Operator pattern
The Reconciliation Loop: Observe, Analyze, Act
Operators vs. GitOps
Teams Operator architecture and least privilege
Hands-on exercise: Deploying and monitoring Operators
Testing self-healing and drift detection
Resources
Live Q&A session - Feb 23
Feb 23 - Live Q&A
Module 7 - Full stack platform experience and capstone introduction
Feb 26 - Live: Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction
Recording: Full-stack platform experience & capstone introduction
Introduction to full stack platform experience and capstone introduction
Visual exploration and interface segregation
Eventual consistency and the multi-plane workflow
Modern developer portals and Backstage
Introduction to the capstone project
Hands-on exercise: Deploying and verifying the UI
Resources
Module 8 - Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Mar 5 - Live: Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Recording - Capstone demonstration & retrospective
Introduction to capstone demonstration & retrospective
The capstone demonstration
The mindset shift: Platform-as-a-Product
Automation and the Operator pattern
Security by default and policy as code
Mastering abstraction and progressive disclosure
The future roadmap: Your journey as an architect
Resources
Feedback survey
Exam info

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Platform Engineering Certified Architect (February)

Advanced certification for architects and DevSecOps leaders to build secure, scalable IDPs. Master policy-as-code with OPA and Gatekeeper, automate with Kubernetes Operators, and deliver frictionless developer experiences

About this course

What you'll learn

Prerequisites

Who's it for?

Architects

Platform Engineers

Security engineers

Curriculum

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Bryan Oliver

Certification & Exam

Architect Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Prerequisites

Who's it for?

Architects

Platform Engineers

Security engineers

Curriculum

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Bryan Oliver

Certification & Exam

Architect Bundle

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Platform Engineering Certified Architect (February)

Advanced certification for architects and DevSecOps leaders to build secure, scalable IDPs. Master policy-as-code with OPA and Gatekeeper, automate with Kubernetes Operators, and deliver frictionless developer experiences

About this course

What you'll learn

Prerequisites

Who's it for?

Architects

Platform Engineers

Security engineers

Curriculum

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Bryan Oliver

Certification & Exam

Architect Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Prerequisites

Who's it for?

Architects

Platform Engineers

Security engineers

Curriculum

Meet your instructors

Ajay Chankramath

Bryan Oliver

Certification & Exam

Architect Bundle

You will get: