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Platform Engineering Certified Professional

  • Master the concepts of Platform Engineering and build scalable Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) to accelerate DevOps and developer productivity.
Why become a Platform Engineering Certified Professional?

As Platform engineering has matured over the last few years, it has evolved into the foundational operating system of the modern enterprise. Much like software fundamentally reshaped nearly every industry, platform engineering is now transforming software development itself, streamlining operations, and redefining traditional IT roles at an unprecedented pace.

This certification course equips you with the advanced knowledge, strategic frameworks, and practical tools needed to lead platform engineering at scale. By the end, you'll be prepared to not just contribute to a platform initiative but to design, drive, and champion one across your organization. Whether you're leading a platform team, shaping an Internal Developer Platform (IDP), or influencing executive stakeholders, this certification course empowers you to apply best practices, demonstrate business value, and elevate your role as a platform engineering leader.

You'll also gain all the knowledge and resources you need to convince your boss and other key stakeholders of the benefits of platform engineering.

What's included in this course?
  • Instruction from leading industry experts
  • Practical skills through exercises and real-world examples
  • Community to connect with other platform engineers and share experiences
  • Certification to validate your knowledge
  • Career advancement to open doors to new job opportunities and higher salaries

60% report salary growth or promotion within 6 months after getting certified

Course Structure

The course is divided into eight comprehensive modules, covering everything from fundamentals to advanced strategies. Each module includes optional homework and reading materials. There are 5 live sessions, and recordings are always available.

Module 1: Iteratively Delivering Platform Value with MVPs

  • The Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) framework
  • Know your stakeholders
  • How to define your outcomes

Key Takeaways: Learn how to define and deliver an MVP tailored to your organization’s needs, prioritize features, and align outcomes with stakeholders.

Module 2: 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

Key Takeaways: Learn how to quantify and communicate platform value, build ROI narratives, and align with business strategy.

Module 3: Implementing and Validating Platform Core Components

  • Backend design
  • Infrastructure provisioning and management
  • CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Developer self-service interfaces

Key Takeaways: Gain hands-on understanding of building foundational components of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP).

Module 4: Team Onboarding in the Platform Value Cycle

  • The role of pioneers
  • Choosing the right teams
  • The onboarding loop
  • Supporting teams through onboarding
  • Driving adoption and cultural alignment

Key Takeaways: Learn how to onboard teams effectively and drive adoption through feedback and alignment.

Module 5: Building a Data-Driven ROI Story

  • Calculating ROI in platform initiatives
  • Build vs buy considerations
  • Aligning platform value with OKRs and KPIs
  • Creating a compelling business case

Key Takeaways: Learn to articulate platform value, justify investments, and secure executive sponsorship.

Module 6: Preparing for Production-Grade Use

  • Production readiness in platform engineering
  • Defining readiness criteria
  • Building project plans and checklists
  • Onboarding first production applications

Key Takeaways: Understand how to transition from MVP to production and scale platform usage.

Module 7: Security by Design

  • Compliance and governance considerations
  • Collaboration with security teams
  • Implementing security best practices

Key Takeaways: Learn how to integrate security into platform engineering from the beginning.

Module 8: Demo to Executive Stakeholders

  • How to demo and communicate effectively
  • Securing long-term buy-in
  • Aligning with strategic priorities
  • Planning full adoption strategy

Key Takeaways: Learn how to present your platform to leadership and ensure continued investment.



Training Details

Course duration

16 Hours (across 8 weeks)

Certifing Body

Platform Engineering

Training Options

Online instructor led

On demand

Self paced

Meet your Instructor : Mallory Haigh

  • Course instructor and Platform Engineering SME
  • Full-stack engineer by background (LAMP stack veteran + PHP lifer)
  • Also experienced in: Engineering management, customer success, product development
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