Platform Engineering Certified Leader (April)

About this course

START DATE Apr 9th

TIME COMMITMENT 8 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:

Explain the strategic need for platform engineering and tie it to core business objectives.

Define and lead a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) to validate value before scaling.

Drive sociotechnical transformation by guiding both technical and cultural change across the organisation.

Lead organisation-wide adoption by aligning teams, reducing resistance, and moving toward golden paths and self-service.

Secure executive sponsorship by communicating platform value and strategic outcomes clearly.

60%

report salary growth or
promotion within 6 months
after getting certified.

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Platform Product Managers and product leaders who want to nail their platform engineering strategy.

Directors & VPs

Executives who want to drive strategic platform initiatives, with a clear understanding of the value.

Leaders

Heads of Platform and product managers who want to nail their platform engineering strategy.

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 APR 9 • 06:30 PM CET

Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering

The cost of fragmentation

Platform as an internal product

Core concepts and definitions

Leadership conversations around platform engineering

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool

Why MVP? What is the MVP?

How to use the MVP as a strategic validation tool

Defining success for MVPs & Common failure points in MVPs

What can a successful MVP look like

MODULE 3 ON-DEMAND

Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI

What it takes to build a business case for your platform

Calculate the platform ROI

Track value creation

Q&A APR 30 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Leading adoption through cultural transformation

Why platform engineering is an org-wide shift

Building and motivating teams

Dealing with pushback

Adoption checklist for platform leaders

MODULE 5 MAY 14 • 06:30 PM CET

Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy

Platform governance models

Planning for continued investment

Wrap up

EXAM ON-DEMAND

Leader Certification Exam

Course Feedback Survey

Exam info

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Course instructor and Platform Engineering SME

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Full-stack engineer by background (LAMP stack veteran + PHP lifer)
Also experienced in: Engineering management, customer success, product development
Platform Engineering SME, course instructor, trainer, and coach
#horsegirl, farmer, cat+dog mom

Connect with me on LinkedIn

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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 Leader 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!

Leader Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineering managers, directors, and budget owners who need to drive strategy, governance, ROI, and organizational adoption.

You will get:

Fundamental principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Clear strategies to connect platform engineering to business goals

A way to lead sociotechnical and cultural transformation across the organisation

ROI and business case models to secure funding and executive support

A communication approach to influence stakeholders and gain sponsorship

This bundle is for leaders who need to drive platform engineering from strategic vision to organisation-wide impact and measurable business value.

Enroll in Leader 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?	The course aims to equip participants with the mindset and skills needed for successful leadership in platform engineering, providing practical strategies for aligning teams and stakeholders. It empowers leaders to design, steer and scale platform engineering initiatives.
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 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks, including optional homework. All live sessions are recorded for flexible learning.
When will the instructor-led live sessions take place?	The sessions (unless stated otherwise) take place on Thursday at 6:30 pm CET/12:30 pm ET . But remember - all recordings are shared, so it’s easy to take the course asynchronously.
Is this course for me?	It’s for product leaders, VPs, directors and any kind of platform leads or managers who want to align their platform engineering initiative with broader business goals and champion cultural transformation to ensure high platform adoption.
I’m not an engineer, will I still benefit?	Absolutely. The course is primarily designed for management roles. You’ll gain a shared framework for platform success across teams.
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.
Is coding required?	No. The course focuses on frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and cultural transformation, not hands-on coding.
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.

Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
Apr 9th - Live: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
Recording - Module 1: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
The cost of fragmentation
Core concepts and definitions
Platform as an internal product
Leadership conversations around platform engineering
Resources
Thought exercise
Module 2: The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool (on demand)
Module 2: The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool (on demand)
Defining a Minimum Viable Platform
Why start with an MVP
How to use the MVP as a strategic validation tool
Defining success for MVPs
Common failure points in MVPs
What can a successful MVP look like
Resources
Thought exercise
Live Q&A session
Apr 23rd - Live Q&A
Module 3: Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI (on demand)
Module 3: Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI
What it needs to build a business case for your platform
Calculate the platform ROI
Value creation
Resources
Thought exercise
Live Q&A session
Apr 30 - Live Q&A
Module 4: Leading adoption through cultural transformation (on demand)
Module 4: Leading adoption through cultural transformation
Why platform engineering is a org-wide shift
Platform leadership strategy
Building and motivating teams
Dealing with pushback
Adoption checklist for platform leaders
Resources
Thought exercise
Module 5: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
May 14 - Live: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
Recording: Module 5: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
Platform governance models
Planning for continued investment
Wrap up
Resources
Feedback survey
Exam info

About this course

START DATE Apr 9th

TIME COMMITMENT 8 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:

Explain the strategic need for platform engineering and tie it to core business objectives.

Define and lead a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) to validate value before scaling.

Drive sociotechnical transformation by guiding both technical and cultural change across the organisation.

Lead organisation-wide adoption by aligning teams, reducing resistance, and moving toward golden paths and self-service.

Secure executive sponsorship by communicating platform value and strategic outcomes clearly.

60%

report salary growth or
promotion within 6 months
after getting certified.

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Platform Product Managers and product leaders who want to nail their platform engineering strategy.

Directors & VPs

Executives who want to drive strategic platform initiatives, with a clear understanding of the value.

Leaders

Heads of Platform and product managers who want to nail their platform engineering strategy.

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 APR 9 • 06:30 PM CET

Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering

The cost of fragmentation

Platform as an internal product

Core concepts and definitions

Leadership conversations around platform engineering

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool

Why MVP? What is the MVP?

How to use the MVP as a strategic validation tool

Defining success for MVPs & Common failure points in MVPs

What can a successful MVP look like

MODULE 3 ON-DEMAND

Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI

What it takes to build a business case for your platform

Calculate the platform ROI

Track value creation

Q&A APR 30 • 06:30 PM CET

Q&A Session

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Leading adoption through cultural transformation

Why platform engineering is an org-wide shift

Building and motivating teams

Dealing with pushback

Adoption checklist for platform leaders

MODULE 5 MAY 14 • 06:30 PM CET

Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy

Platform governance models

Planning for continued investment

Wrap up

EXAM ON-DEMAND

Leader Certification Exam

Course Feedback Survey

Exam info

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Course instructor and Platform Engineering SME

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Full-stack engineer by background (LAMP stack veteran + PHP lifer)
Also experienced in: Engineering management, customer success, product development
Platform Engineering SME, course instructor, trainer, and coach
#horsegirl, farmer, cat+dog mom

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Desktop

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/

Desktop

Mobile

Certification & Exam

Show proof

Receive an official Platform Engineering Certified Leader 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!

Leader Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineering managers, directors, and budget owners who need to drive strategy, governance, ROI, and organizational adoption.

You will get:

Fundamental principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Clear strategies to connect platform engineering to business goals

A way to lead sociotechnical and cultural transformation across the organisation

ROI and business case models to secure funding and executive support

A communication approach to influence stakeholders and gain sponsorship

This bundle is for leaders who need to drive platform engineering from strategic vision to organisation-wide impact and measurable business value.

Enroll in Leader 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?	The course aims to equip participants with the mindset and skills needed for successful leadership in platform engineering, providing practical strategies for aligning teams and stakeholders. It empowers leaders to design, steer and scale platform engineering initiatives.
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 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks, including optional homework. All live sessions are recorded for flexible learning.
When will the instructor-led live sessions take place?	The sessions (unless stated otherwise) take place on Thursday at 6:30 pm CET/12:30 pm ET . But remember - all recordings are shared, so it’s easy to take the course asynchronously.
Is this course for me?	It’s for product leaders, VPs, directors and any kind of platform leads or managers who want to align their platform engineering initiative with broader business goals and champion cultural transformation to ensure high platform adoption.
I’m not an engineer, will I still benefit?	Absolutely. The course is primarily designed for management roles. You’ll gain a shared framework for platform success across teams.
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.
Is coding required?	No. The course focuses on frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and cultural transformation, not hands-on coding.
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.

Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
Apr 9th - Live: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
Recording - Module 1: Understanding the strategic need for platform engineering
The cost of fragmentation
Core concepts and definitions
Platform as an internal product
Leadership conversations around platform engineering
Resources
Thought exercise
Module 2: The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool (on demand)
Module 2: The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) as a strategic validation tool (on demand)
Defining a Minimum Viable Platform
Why start with an MVP
How to use the MVP as a strategic validation tool
Defining success for MVPs
Common failure points in MVPs
What can a successful MVP look like
Resources
Thought exercise
Live Q&A session
Apr 23rd - Live Q&A
Module 3: Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI (on demand)
Module 3: Evaluating the business case and quantifiable ROI
What it needs to build a business case for your platform
Calculate the platform ROI
Value creation
Resources
Thought exercise
Live Q&A session
Apr 30 - Live Q&A
Module 4: Leading adoption through cultural transformation (on demand)
Module 4: Leading adoption through cultural transformation
Why platform engineering is a org-wide shift
Platform leadership strategy
Building and motivating teams
Dealing with pushback
Adoption checklist for platform leaders
Resources
Thought exercise
Module 5: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
May 14 - Live: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
Recording: Module 5: Governing the platform initiative and long-term strategy
Platform governance models
Planning for continued investment
Wrap up
Resources
Feedback survey
Exam info

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Platform Engineering Certified Leader (April)

Advanced certification for senior tech leaders to connect platform strategy to business value through ROI, governance, and adoption frameworks that scale platform success across the organization

About this course

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Directors & VPs

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Leader Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Directors & VPs

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Leader Bundle

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What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Directors & VPs

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Leader Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Platform Leaders

Directors & VPs

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Leader Bundle

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