Release Management and Deployment with Distributed Version Control System Training Course

This instructor-led live training, delivered in the UK (either online or on-site), targets intermediate to advanced professionals aiming to apply GitLab for advanced CI/CD workflows, project organisation, and collaborative development using the Free edition.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Implement advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom runners and reusable templates.
• Organise projects effectively using groups and namespaces.
• Collaborate on code, issues, and documentation with Markdown and GitLab tools.
• Apply GitLab Pages, release workflows, and secure configurations in real-world projects.

This instructor-led, live training in the UK (online or onsite) is aimed at software engineers and anyone who wishes to learn how to use Gerrit as a Git repository and perform code reviews.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how Gerrit works and how to manage the Gerrit web interface.
• Learn good practices for using Gerrit in handling code review workflows.
• Administer and configure a Gerrit project.

Tailored for developers, DevOps engineers, technical leads, and engineering teams who possess practical proficiency in Git and GitHub, this advanced, hands-on course delves into sophisticated collaboration workflows. It places particular emphasis on repository governance, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, security protocols, and automation strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in the UK (online or in-person) targets intermediate developers and DevOps engineers aiming to acquire hands-on experience with Git and Azure DevOps. The curriculum emphasises branch management, merge strategies, conflict resolution, and the effective use of graphical clients.

By the end of the course, participants will be capable of:

• Understanding fundamental Git concepts and workflows.
• Managing branches and merges effectively in collaborative environments.
• Resolving conflicts using best practices in real-life scenarios.
• Utilising graphical clients (SourceTree and GitKraken) for Git management.
• Performing practical Git operations from both the console and graphical interfaces.
• Working with Git in Azure DevOps for repository integration and version control.

Gitea provides a lightweight, open-source framework for self-hosted Git services, supporting repository management, code review, issue tracking, and CI/CD integration. It serves as a compelling alternative to GitHub and GitLab.com, appealing to teams who require total control over their source code while bypassing third-party terms of service and export restrictions.

This instructor-led, live training in the UK, available online or on-site, is tailored for developers and software engineers new to the GitHub ecosystem. It helps them utilise its features alongside Git for enhanced versioning and management of enterprise application source code.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure an account to access the GitHub web-based platform.
• Gain a clear understanding of Git’s mechanics and grasp the core concepts underpinning GitHub.
• Create and manage GitHub repositories while implementing Git workflows.
• Execute source code changes within GitHub and synchronise revisions made externally to the platform.
• Manage Pull Requests, Tags, Releases, and other core GitHub components.
• Perform version control tasks using Git and utilise GitHub’s bash environment.
• Create repository branches to resolve project defects in collaboration with the team.
• Familiarise themselves with the structure of Git and GitHub to enhance programming practices.

Tailored for intermediate developers and DevOps professionals, this instructor-led live training—delivered online or in-person—aims to strengthen the security, governance, and automation of your GitHub environment, with a particular focus on enterprise scenarios.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Manage and configure GitHub security settings along with repository access controls.
• Apply security best practices leveraging native tools such as Dependabot and CodeQL.
• Develop, reuse, and sustain GitHub Actions and automated workflows.
• Oversee and audit platform activity to ensure large-scale compliance and governance.

GitLab Self-Managed represents the on-premises implementation of GitLab’s comprehensive DevSecOps ecosystem, encompassing source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring capabilities. It serves as the premier choice for organisations seeking the full breadth of GitLab features without reliance on SaaS models or the risk of data leaving their local network.

This instructor-led, live training in the UK (available online or on-site) is designed for DevOps engineers aiming to utilise Kubernetes and Gitlab to automate the DevOps lifecycle.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Automate application builds, testing, and deployments.
• Establish an automated build infrastructure.
• Deploy applications to a containerised cloud environment.

Woodpecker CI is a simple yet powerful continuous integration engine designed specifically for self-hosted Git forges like Gitea and Forgejo. It offers a lightweight, Docker-native CI/CD experience without the complexity or licensing overhead of enterprise CI platforms.