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GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery
DevOps has become a core aspect of the everyday development process. Being able to automate common tasks like testing, building, and deploying software allows developers to be more efficient and effective. Extending beyond the world of software, CI/CD can also provide many benefits for hardware development. This comprehensive course equips DevOps specialists and hardware developers with essential skills to build automation into their development processes. Through hands-on labs using industry standard tools like GitLab, you'll master the process of building CI/CD pipelines for hardware projects.
This course is for DevOps engineers, hardware developers, and technical leads who manage firmware and hardware development workflows, focusing on automation, testing, deployment, and reliability in hardware projects.
Learners should have a basic understanding of C/C++ programming, hardware concepts (PCBs, firmware, embedded components), and Git. No prior CI/CD experience is needed, but an interest in automation and DevOps is helpful.
By course completion, you'll confidently be able to build hardware test and deployment processes using GitLab CI/CD pipelines. This course provides the practical expertise required to enhance your development process and automate the common tasks you have.
Duration
8 Months
Institution
Coursera
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$129
Total Est. Investment
$129
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.