Course Outline
Introduction to Platform Engineering
- Defining platform engineering
- The role of platform engineering in business
- Evolution of platform engineering
Aligning Platform Engineering with Business Goals
- Understanding business objectives
- Translating business goals into technical requirements
- Case studies: successful platform-business alignment
Building and Managing Platform Teams
- Structuring your platform team for success
- Hiring and developing talent
- Fostering a collaborative culture
Architectural Strategies for Platforms
- Designing scalable and resilient platform architectures
- Adopting microservices and APIs
- Ensuring security and compliance
Operational Excellence in Platform Engineering
- Best practices in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
- Monitoring, logging, and performance tuning
- Disaster recovery and high availability
Innovation through Platform Engineering
- Encouraging innovation within platform teams
- Experimentation and rapid prototyping
- Leveraging emerging technologies
Measuring Success of Platform Initiatives
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for platform engineering
- User feedback and data-driven decision making
- Continuous improvement and ROI analysis
Future Trends and Challenges
- Predicting the future of platform engineering
- Preparing for technological shifts
- Strategic planning for long-term success
Project and Assessment
- Applying course concepts to a real-world project
- Project presentations and peer review
- Final assessment and feedback
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic software development principles
- Experience with cloud computing services
- Familiarity with DevOps practices
Audience
- Technical managers
- Business leaders
- Software architects
Testimonials (3)
I am getting the correct level of understanding I need to assist in my day to day work
Wasfi Adams
Course - Impacted Function Point (IFP)
The trainer was super engaging and made sure we understand through questioning and affirmations. Even though the content was overwhelming, the trainer broke it down well and made content easily accessible for later reference.
Zaid Amerika
Course - Unit of Software Measurement Parameterization (UMSP)
Everything was built up from a basic level while progressing quick enough to prevent anyone getting bored.