Release Management and Deployment with Distributed Version Control System Training Course

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced professionals keen on applying GitLab for advanced CI/CD workflows, project structuring, and collaborative development using the Free edition of GitLab.

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

• Implement advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom runners and reusable templates.
• Organize 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 Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for software engineers and any individuals interested in learning how to utilize Gerrit as a Git repository and conduct effective code reviews.

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

• Gain a clear understanding of how Gerrit operates and how to manage the Gerrit web interface.
• Learn best practices for employing Gerrit in managing code review workflows.
• Administer and configure a Gerrit project.

This instructor-led, live training session in Kenya (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate developers and DevOps engineers who wish to gain practical experience with Git and Azure DevOps. Key areas of focus include branch management, merge strategies, conflict resolution, and the effective use of graphical clients.

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

• Understand fundamental Git concepts and workflows.
• Effectively manage branches and merges in collaborative environments.
• Resolve conflicts using best practices in real-life scenarios.
• Utilize graphical clients (SourceTree and GitKraken) for Git management.
• Perform practical Git operations both from the console and graphical interfaces.
• Work with Git in Azure DevOps for repository integration and version control.

This is a thorough course designed for individuals who are new to distributed version control systems. It begins with fundamental exercises focused on local repository operations and progresses to practical team collaboration scenarios.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on practice.

Gitea is a lightweight, open-source, self-hosted Git service that offers repository management, code review, issue tracking, and CI/CD integration. It is gaining popularity as an alternative to GitHub and GitLab.com for teams seeking full control over their source code, free from third-party terms of service or export restrictions.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and software engineers who are new to GitHub's platform and want to employ its features along with Git for better versioning and management of an enterprise application's source code.

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

• Setup and configure an account for accessing GitHub's web-based platform.
• Understand how Git's system works and grasp the concepts foundational to GitHub.
• Create and manage GitHub repositories while implementing Git workflows.
• Execute source code changes inside GitHub and sync revisions that were done outside the platform.
• Operate Pull Requests, Tags, Releases, and other fundamental GitHub components.
• Perform version control functionalities based on Git and utilize GitHub's bash environment.
• Create repository branches for resolving project defects together with the team.
• Grasp and familiarize themselves with Git and GitHub's structure for better programming practice.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and DevOps professionals who wish to improve the security, governance, and automation of their GitHub environments, particularly within an enterprise context.

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

• Configure and manage GitHub security settings and repository access.
• Implement security best practices using GitHub tools like Dependabot and CodeQL.
• Create, reuse, and maintain GitHub Actions and workflows.
• Monitor and audit activity for compliance and governance at scale.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to set up and use Gitlab for version control and continuous integration.

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

• Install and configure Gitlab.
• Understand how to implement an alternative to Github.
• Use Gitlab to manage a DevOps lifecycle.
• Use Gitlab for Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery.
• Efficiently develop, release and test software using Gitlab.

GitLab Self-Managed provides an on-premises deployment of GitLab’s comprehensive DevSecOps platform, including source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. It is the benchmark for organisations requiring the full GitLab functionality without SaaS dependency or external data exposure.

Git for Users provides developers and project managers with the essential version control skills needed for collaborative development using Git. The content explores the core principles of the Git data model, various object types, branching strategies, and merging workflows. It reviews established methods for managing commit history, analyzing differences, performing stash operations, using tags, and implementing distributed development patterns with hosted repositories. This helps software teams effectively manage version histories, resolve merge conflicts, and maintain traceable code throughout collaborative projects.

Seamlessly transition from Subversion to Git with this specialized migration training tailored for SVN users aiming to leverage distributed version control. This practical course explores essential Git principles, everyday workflow patterns, advanced branching and merging techniques, full workflow migration strategies, Git internals, and actionable integration advice. These insights empower developers to avoid common traps and confidently adopt modern DVCS workflows, fostering faster and more collaborative development.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is tailored for DevOps engineers looking to use Kubernetes and GitLab to automate the DevOps lifecycle.

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

• Automate application builds, tests, and deployments.
• Create an automated build infrastructure.
• Deploy an application to a containerized cloud environment.

Woodpecker CI is a straightforward yet robust continuous integration engine crafted specifically for self-hosted Git forges such as Gitea and Forgejo. It delivers a lightweight, Docker-native CI/CD experience, sidestepping the complexity and licensing costs associated with enterprise CI platforms.