---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/github-actions-training"
title: GitHub Actions Training
description: "Hands-on GitHub Actions training covering workflow automation, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps practices aligned with GitHub certification."
publishedAt: "2026-03-16T05:15:20.765124+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "CLD-0043"
level: Practitioner
duration_days: "2"
track: "DevOps & CI/CD"
category: "Cloud & DevOps"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1199"
---

# GitHub Actions Training

> A practical coaching programme focused on building automated CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions. Learners practise workflow automation, testing pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps integration.

## Overview

Automation is a core capability for modern software development teams. This coaching programme develops practical skills for building CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.

Across two intensive days, participants learn how to design workflow pipelines, automate builds and tests, manage deployment workflows, and integrate automation into development processes within GitHub repositories.

The programme aligns with the official certification objectives for GitHub Actions and focuses on practical automation techniques used by DevOps engineers and development teams. Learners gain hands-on experience creating workflows, managing actions, securing automation processes, and operating GitHub Actions at scale.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of Git and GitHub repositories
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts
- Basic knowledge of DevOps or CI/CD pipelines recommended

## What you will learn

- Design CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions
- Implement automated build and test pipelines
- Configure workflow triggers and automation events
- Monitor and troubleshoot workflow execution
- Secure CI/CD automation environments
- Manage GitHub Actions workflows across development teams

## Skills you will gain

- GitHub Actions workflow development
- CI/CD pipeline automation
- Workflow configuration using YAML
- Artifact and dependency management
- Automation security practices
- CI/CD troubleshooting and optimisation

## Career progression

- DevOps Engineer
- Software Developer
- Platform Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Solution Architect

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1**
2. **Module 2**
3. **Module 3**
4. **Module 4**

## Exam & certification

This programme provides practical CI/CD automation skills aligned with GitHub Actions certification objectives.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**1. Who should attend this course?**

Developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals responsible for building and managing CI/CD automation workflows.

**2. Is the course aligned with the GitHub Actions certification exam?**

Yes. The programme aligns with the GitHub Actions certification exam objectives.

**3. Does the course include hands-on labs?**

Yes. Participants build CI/CD pipelines and workflow automation using GitHub repositories.

**4. Do I need GitHub experience before attending?**

Basic familiarity with GitHub repositories is recommended.

**5. What roles benefit most from this training?**

DevOps engineers, developers, automation engineers, and platform engineers.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | CLD-0043 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Level | Practitioner |
| Track | DevOps & CI/CD |
| Category | Cloud & DevOps |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1199 |

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