All lessons, quizzes, and hands-on labs are ready today. Instructor videos are being recorded based on Founder Edition member demand throughout Summer 2026. Founder Edition members get direct email support, first-mover vote on video production order, and lifetime pricing lock. Videos complete by end of October 2026, at which point “Beta” drops and the full Production launch begins.
Platform Engineering Bootcamp
🟡 Beta bootcamp: hands-on labs, transcripts, and quizzes are ready for all 21 weeks. Video lessons are coming soon. Content may be refined as we iterate based on student feedback. Comprehensive 21-week bootcamp equipping engineers with essential and advanced Platform Engineering and DevOps skills using industry-standard tools and best practices. All 21 weeks share a continuous project called TaskFlow: a full-stack application that grows progressively as you add each new technology. Each week starts from the TaskFlow state produced in the previous week and extends it with the new layer covered in that course (containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, Vault, Istio, Backstage, and more). By the end you have built and operated a production-grade Internal Developer Platform end to end.
What you get today vs. what's coming
✅Ready today
- •All 21 course modules with complete lesson text and code examples
- •All quizzes (3+ per module) with instant feedback
- •All 75+ hands-on labs, validated through 3 rounds of automated testing via the TeKanAid academy lab system
- •AI lab assistant available in every lab for hints and guidance
- •Direct email support from the instructor (24-hour weekday response for Founder Edition members)
- •Two capstone projects: Internal Developer Platform and Production Kubernetes cluster
⚠️Who should NOT buy this yet
If watching instructor videos is critical to your learning style, wait for the Production launch in October 2026. If you're ready to dig into hands-on labs with lesson text + quizzes + direct instructor access via email, Beta Early Access is built for you.
What You'll Master
Master DevOps principles and Platform Engineering fundamentals
Become proficient with Linux systems and shell scripting
Understand version control workflows with Git and GitHub
Deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Build comprehensive CI/CD pipelines with GitOps practices
Implement monitoring, observability, and security best practices
Develop skills in service mesh and secrets management
Complete a real-world capstone project demonstrating all skills
Who Is This Bootcamp For?
Software Engineers transitioning to Platform Engineering
System Administrators moving to DevOps roles
DevOps Engineers seeking comprehensive skill advancement
Students and career changers entering the field
Tech professionals looking to modernize their skillset
What You'll Build
Real portfolio artifacts you can put on your GitHub and show hiring managers.
Internal Developer Platform capstone
Build a production-ready IDP using Backstage for the developer portal, Crossplane for infrastructure provisioning, and Vault for secrets management — all running on Kubernetes. This is the exact architecture used by platform engineering teams at companies like Spotify, Zalando, and Expedia.
GitOps-driven Kubernetes infrastructure
Full GitOps workflow with ArgoCD managing Kubernetes deployments, Terraform provisioning the underlying infrastructure, and secrets injected from Vault. Covers the monitoring stack with Prometheus and Grafana for complete observability.
CI/CD pipeline with security scanning
End-to-end GitHub Actions pipeline with automated testing, security scanning, container image building, and deployment to Kubernetes. Includes branch protection rules and quality gates that prevent merging broken or insecure code.
Bootcamp Curriculum
Week 1: DevOps & Platform Engineering Overview
Understanding DevOps principles, Platform Engineering concepts, and CI/CD basics with hands-on GitHub Actions
Goals:
- •Understand DevOps culture and Platform Engineering principles
- •Learn CI/CD fundamentals
- •Create simple CI pipeline with GitHub Actions
Week 2: Linux Essentials
Master Linux filesystem, permissions, processes, and SSH for platform engineering
Goals:
- •Navigate Linux filesystem and understand permissions
- •Manage processes and services
- •Configure secure SSH access
Week 3: Version Control with Git & GitHub
Master Git workflows, branching strategies, and GitHub integration for collaborative development
Goals:
- •Master Git branching, merging, and pull requests
- •Understand Git workflows and collaboration patterns
- •Integrate GitHub into development workflows
Week 4: Networking Basics for Platform Engineers
Essential networking concepts including subnetting, DNS, load balancing, and application networking
Goals:
- •Understand subnetting, CIDR, and network addressing
- •Configure DNS and understand HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- •Implement basic load balancing and network security
Week 5: Shell Scripting Essentials
Automate tasks using bash scripting with loops, conditionals, variables, and error handling
Goals:
- •Write effective bash scripts with proper structure
- •Implement loops, conditionals, and variables
- •Handle errors and create robust automation scripts
Week 6: Python & JavaScript Foundations
A 2-day intensive reading comprehension course designed to prepare platform engineers for containerizing full-stack applications. Learn to read and understand Python FastAPI backends and Vue.js frontends through the lens of the TaskFlow application you'll be working with for the next 15 weeks.
Goals:
- •Read and understand Python FastAPI code structure and routing patterns
- •Identify TaskFlow backend components (routes, models, schemas, services)
- •Read and understand Vue.js 3 Composition API component structure
- •Understand requirements.txt and package.json dependency management
- •Be prepared to write Dockerfiles with understanding of application internals
Week 7: Introduction to Containers with Docker
Master containerization fundamentals, Docker Compose, and building optimized container images
Goals:
- •Understand containerization principles and benefits
- •Build and optimize Docker images
- •Deploy multi-service applications with Docker Compose
Week 8: Kubernetes Fundamentals
Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes using pods, services, deployments, and ingress
Goals:
- •Understand Kubernetes architecture and core concepts
- •Deploy applications using pods, services, and deployments
- •Configure ingress and manage namespaces
Week 9: Kubernetes Intermediate
Intermediate Kubernetes concepts including Helm charts, scaling, RBAC, and networking
Goals:
- •Manage applications with Helm charts and package management
- •Implement RBAC and security policies
- •Configure advanced networking and scaling strategies
Week 10: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Master cloud fundamentals with hands-on AWS experience including EC2, S3, VPC, and networking
Goals:
- •Understand IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
- •Deploy and manage AWS resources (EC2, S3, VPC)
- •Implement cloud networking and security best practices
Week 11: Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform with state management and reusable modules
Goals:
- •Master Terraform syntax and resource management
- •Implement proper state management and remote backends
- •Create reusable modules and maintain infrastructure as code
Week 12: Configuration Management with Ansible
Automate configuration management and application deployment using Ansible playbooks and roles
Goals:
- •Create and manage Ansible playbooks and roles
- •Automate server configuration and application deployment
- •Implement idempotent configuration management practices
Week 13: Internal Developer Portals
Build and manage internal developer portals using Backstage to improve developer experience
Goals:
- •Understand the importance of developer portals in platform engineering
- •Set up and configure Backstage developer portal
- •Integrate with GitHub, Kubernetes, and other platform tools
Week 14: Python for Platform Engineering - Part 1
Build CLI tools and automation scripts for platform operations using Python
Goals:
- •Create Python CLI tools for infrastructure management
- •Use Kubernetes Python client for automation
- •Write infrastructure tests with pytest
Week 15: Python for Platform Engineering - Part 2
Build FastAPI services and event-driven automation for platform operations
Goals:
- •Build FastAPI platform services
- •Automate GitOps workflows with Python
- •Create webhook handlers for event-driven automation
Week 16: GitOps with ArgoCD
Implement GitOps principles using ArgoCD for automated Kubernetes deployments
Goals:
- •Master GitOps principles and workflows
- •Deploy and configure ArgoCD for Kubernetes
- •Automate deployments with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD integration
Week 17: Monitoring & Observability
Implement comprehensive monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana with metrics, logging, and alerting
Goals:
- •Set up Prometheus for metrics collection and alerting
- •Build comprehensive Grafana dashboards
- •Implement logging and distributed tracing strategies
Week 18: Secrets Management
Secure application secrets using HashiCorp Vault with integration into Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines
Goals:
- •Understand secrets management best practices
- •Deploy and configure HashiCorp Vault
- •Integrate Vault with Kubernetes and automated pipelines
Week 19: Introduction to Service Mesh
Deploy and configure Istio service mesh for microservices traffic management, observability, and security
Goals:
- •Understand service mesh architecture and benefits
- •Deploy and configure Istio for microservices
- •Implement traffic management, security policies, and observability
Week 20: Building an Internal Developer Platform
Design and implement a comprehensive internal developer platform using platform engineering best practices
Goals:
- •Understand IDP architecture and design principles
- •Build self-service capabilities for development teams
- •Integrate all platform tools into cohesive developer experience
Week 21: Platform Hardening & Production Readiness
Secure and optimize platform for production deployment with comprehensive security, monitoring, and reliability practices
Goals:
- •Implement security hardening and compliance measures
- •Establish SLOs, SLIs, and reliability practices
- •Prepare platform for production deployment with comprehensive testing
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of programming concepts
Command line familiarity
Basic understanding of web applications
Willingness to learn and practice
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Beta Early Access mean for this bootcamp?
All 21 weeks of lesson content, quizzes, and hands-on labs are ready and usable today. The only thing still being produced is the instructor video walkthrough for each lesson — those are recorded throughout Summer 2026 in priority order based on Founder Edition member votes. You can work through the entire bootcamp right now using the written lessons, code examples, and interactive labs.
Should I wait for the full Production launch instead?
Only if watching instructor videos is critical to your learning style. If you are comfortable working through detailed written lessons with code examples and hands-on labs — which is how most technical professionals prefer to learn — Beta Early Access gives you the complete bootcamp today at locked Founder pricing. You also get to influence which lessons get video first.
How realistic is the 21-week timeline?
21 weeks is the full-time pace at roughly 40 hours per week. Most working professionals take 6-12 months at 8-10 hours per week on evenings and weekends. The bootcamp is entirely self-paced — there is no cohort schedule, no deadlines, and no penalty for going slower. Your Founder Edition pricing stays locked as long as your subscription is active.
What are the capstone projects?
You build two production-grade projects. The first (Week 20) is an Internal Developer Platform using Backstage, Crossplane, and Vault on Kubernetes. The second (Week 21) is a platform hardening and production readiness project covering security, monitoring, and operational best practices. Both are designed to be portfolio-ready — the exact kind of work hiring managers want to see.
I already know Docker and basic Kubernetes. Can I skip ahead?
Yes. All 21 weeks are unlocked from day one. You can start at any week and skip topics you already know. Many students jump straight to Week 7 (Terraform) or Week 11 (GitOps with ArgoCD) based on their existing skills. The Path Assessment quiz on our Start Here page can help you figure out where to begin.
What if I hit a broken lab or unclear lesson during Beta?
Email Sam directly. Founder Edition members get a 24-hour weekday response time on Beta support issues. Every report is treated as a product improvement — fixes ship quickly and benefit everyone. This direct feedback loop is one of the key advantages of joining during Beta Early Access.
Do I need a cloud account to follow along?
No. All labs run in the TeKanAid academy lab system which provisions cloud environments automatically on Hetzner VMs. Some optional AWS integration labs use the AWS free tier, but they are not required to complete the bootcamp.
What is the difference between this bootcamp and buying individual courses?
The bootcamp provides a structured 21-week path with progressive skill building, shared context across weeks (you build on the same project throughout), and two capstone projects that tie everything together. Individual courses cover isolated topics. If you want a comprehensive on-ramp to platform engineering, the bootcamp is the right choice. If you only need one specific skill (like Terraform or Vault), an individual course may be better.
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