Platform Engineering Certified Professional (January)

About this course

START DATE Jan 28th

TIME COMMITMENT 16 hours

DURATION 8 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:

Design and scope a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) based on real technical and business requirements.

Measure platform impact by collecting baselines, defining success metrics, and building ROI models.

Build core platform components including infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and developer self-service.

Onboard your first application and pioneering team using repeatable adoption workflows.

Implement security-by-design with guardrails, governance, and policy-as-code.

Demo your platform to executives and secure long-term sponsorship to scale your platform.

60%

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

Who's it for?

Practitioners

DevOps and SREs who want to upskill, sharpen their platform chops, and boost their earning potential (salaries run up to 42% higher 🚀).

Platform Engineers

Platform engineering individual contributors and who want to ensure they are following best practice.

Leaders

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

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 JAN 28 • 07:00 CET

Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs

Why this course matters

The Minimum Viable Path / Platform

Platform value loop

Discovery phase: Tech track / Security track

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

Measuring value across the platform lifecycle

Why measurement applies at any stage

How to gather a baseline

How to quantify DevEx and flow

How to tie tech metrics to business value

How to demonstrate ROI convincingly

MODULE 3 FEB 4 • 07:00 CET

Implementing and validating platform core components

Phase 2 and Phase 3 Tech Track

Infrastructure provisioning and management

CI/CD pipeline configuration

Developer self-service interfaces

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Team onboarding in the platform value cycle

The role of pioneers in any platform iteration

Choosing the right teams

The onboarding loop

Supporting teams through onboarding

Driving adoption and cultural alignment

Q&A Session FEB 11 • 07:00 CET

Live Q&A session

MODULE 5 ON-DEMAND

Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform

Calculating ROI in platform engineering initiatives

Build vs buy considerations for platform components

How to tie platform value to org OKRs and KPIs

Creating a compelling business case presentation

MODULE 6 FEB 18 • 07:00 CET

Preparing your platform for production-grade use

Production readiness in platform engineering

Defining production readiness criteria

Building readiness project plans and checklists

Preparing teams and onboarding the first production apps

MODULE 7 ON-DEMAND

Security by design

Compliance and governance considerations for platforms

Collaboration with security teams

Implementing security best practices

MODULE 8 FEB 25 • 07:00 CET

Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up

How to demo and communicate

Secure long-term buy-in and executive sponsorship

Outlook to full adoption strategy

Course wrap-up

CONCLUSION

Conclusion

Course feedback

Exam information

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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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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Certification & Exam

Show proof

Receive an official Platform Engineering Certified Professional 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!

Professional Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineers and practitioners who want both the foundation and the practical skills to design, build, and scale an Internal Developer Platform.

You will get:

Core principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Guidance to design your Minimum Viable Platform

Support to onboard your first internal users

A clear way to measure ROI and show business value

Security and readiness patterns you can apply immediately

Blueprints, templates, tooling comparisons, and hands-on labs

In the end, this bundle is for those who want a complete, end-to-end path from platform fundamentals to real-world platform delivery.

Enroll in Professional 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?	You’ll master platform engineering fundamentals: how to design an Internal Developer Platform, build golden paths, and scale adoption across teams, all using proven frameworks from top platform teams.
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, including 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 Tuesdays 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 engineers, platform leads, and managers who want to align technical and business goals around platform engineering. No coding required.
I’m not an engineer, will I still benefit?	Absolutely. The course is designed for both technical and non-technical leaders. 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. 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. A basic understanding of DevOps concepts (like Kubernetes or IaC) helps, but isn’t required.
Is coding required?	No. The course focuses on frameworks, adoption, and product thinking, not hands-on coding.
What technologies are discussed?	We reference tools like Terraform, Backstage or Kubernetes, but the focus is on best practices for platform design, not on tool-specific tutorials.
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: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs

Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description.
Jan 28th - Live: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs
Quiz - Module 1: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs
Module 2: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Recording: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Quiz - Module 2: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Module 3: Implementing and validating platform core components
Feb 4th - Live: Implementing and validating platform core components
Quiz - Module 3: Implementing and validating platform core components
Module 4: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Recording: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Quiz - Module 4: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Live Q&A session
Feb 11th - Live Q&A
Module 5: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Recording: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Quiz - Module 5: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Module 6: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Feb 18th - Live: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Quiz - Module 6: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Module 7: Security by design
Recording: Security by design
Quiz - Module 7: Security by design
Module 8: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Feb 25th - Live: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Quiz - Module 8: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Next
Course Feedback Survey
Exam info

About this course

START DATE Jan 28th

TIME COMMITMENT 16 hours

DURATION 8 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:

Design and scope a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) based on real technical and business requirements.

Measure platform impact by collecting baselines, defining success metrics, and building ROI models.

Build core platform components including infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and developer self-service.

Onboard your first application and pioneering team using repeatable adoption workflows.

Implement security-by-design with guardrails, governance, and policy-as-code.

Demo your platform to executives and secure long-term sponsorship to scale your platform.

60%

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

Who's it for?

Practitioners

DevOps and SREs who want to upskill, sharpen their platform chops, and boost their earning potential (salaries run up to 42% higher 🚀).

Platform Engineers

Platform engineering individual contributors and who want to ensure they are following best practice.

Leaders

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

Curriculum

8 MODULES · 8 QUIZZES

MODULE 1 JAN 28 • 07:00 CET

Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs

Why this course matters

The Minimum Viable Path / Platform

Platform value loop

Discovery phase: Tech track / Security track

MODULE 2 ON-DEMAND

Measuring value across the platform lifecycle

Why measurement applies at any stage

How to gather a baseline

How to quantify DevEx and flow

How to tie tech metrics to business value

How to demonstrate ROI convincingly

MODULE 3 FEB 4 • 07:00 CET

Implementing and validating platform core components

Phase 2 and Phase 3 Tech Track

Infrastructure provisioning and management

CI/CD pipeline configuration

Developer self-service interfaces

MODULE 4 ON-DEMAND

Team onboarding in the platform value cycle

The role of pioneers in any platform iteration

Choosing the right teams

The onboarding loop

Supporting teams through onboarding

Driving adoption and cultural alignment

Q&A Session FEB 11 • 07:00 CET

Live Q&A session

MODULE 5 ON-DEMAND

Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform

Calculating ROI in platform engineering initiatives

Build vs buy considerations for platform components

How to tie platform value to org OKRs and KPIs

Creating a compelling business case presentation

MODULE 6 FEB 18 • 07:00 CET

Preparing your platform for production-grade use

Production readiness in platform engineering

Defining production readiness criteria

Building readiness project plans and checklists

Preparing teams and onboarding the first production apps

MODULE 7 ON-DEMAND

Security by design

Compliance and governance considerations for platforms

Collaboration with security teams

Implementing security best practices

MODULE 8 FEB 25 • 07:00 CET

Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up

How to demo and communicate

Secure long-term buy-in and executive sponsorship

Outlook to full adoption strategy

Course wrap-up

CONCLUSION

Conclusion

Course feedback

Exam information

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 Professional 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!

Professional Bundle

Save 20% $3,800 $3,150

For engineers and practitioners who want both the foundation and the practical skills to design, build, and scale an Internal Developer Platform.

You will get:

Core principles and frameworks from Practitioner

Guidance to design your Minimum Viable Platform

Support to onboard your first internal users

A clear way to measure ROI and show business value

Security and readiness patterns you can apply immediately

Blueprints, templates, tooling comparisons, and hands-on labs

In the end, this bundle is for those who want a complete, end-to-end path from platform fundamentals to real-world platform delivery.

Enroll in Professional 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?	You’ll master platform engineering fundamentals: how to design an Internal Developer Platform, build golden paths, and scale adoption across teams, all using proven frameworks from top platform teams.
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, including 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 Tuesdays 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 engineers, platform leads, and managers who want to align technical and business goals around platform engineering. No coding required.
I’m not an engineer, will I still benefit?	Absolutely. The course is designed for both technical and non-technical leaders. 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. 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. A basic understanding of DevOps concepts (like Kubernetes or IaC) helps, but isn’t required.
Is coding required?	No. The course focuses on frameworks, adoption, and product thinking, not hands-on coding.
What technologies are discussed?	We reference tools like Terraform, Backstage or Kubernetes, but the focus is on best practices for platform design, not on tool-specific tutorials.
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: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs

Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description. Module 1 description.
Jan 28th - Live: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs
Quiz - Module 1: Iteratively delivering platform value with MVPs
Module 2: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Recording: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Quiz - Module 2: Measuring value across the platform lifecycle
Module 3: Implementing and validating platform core components
Feb 4th - Live: Implementing and validating platform core components
Quiz - Module 3: Implementing and validating platform core components
Module 4: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Recording: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Quiz - Module 4: Team onboarding in the platform value cycle
Live Q&A session
Feb 11th - Live Q&A
Module 5: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Recording: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Quiz - Module 5: Building a data-driven ROI story for your platform
Module 6: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Feb 18th - Live: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Quiz - Module 6: Preparing your platform for production-grade use
Module 7: Security by design
Recording: Security by design
Quiz - Module 7: Security by design
Module 8: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Feb 25th - Live: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Quiz - Module 8: Demo to executive stakeholders + wrap-up
Next
Course Feedback Survey
Exam info

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Platform Engineering Certified Professional (January)

Go beyond the basics to design full blown rollout strategies and adoption paths across multiple workflows and teams. Bring your platform engineering skillset to the next level.

About this course

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Practitioners

Platform Engineers

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Professional Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Practitioners

Platform Engineers

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Professional Bundle

You will get:

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Platform Engineering Certified Professional (January)

Go beyond the basics to design full blown rollout strategies and adoption paths across multiple workflows and teams. Bring your platform engineering skillset to the next level.

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About this course

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Practitioners

Platform Engineers

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Professional Bundle

You will get:

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Who's it for?

Practitioners

Platform Engineers

Leaders

Curriculum

Meet your Instructor

Mallory Haigh

Certification & Exam

Professional Bundle

You will get: