The Concourse Course is a comprehensive program designed to help participants build, automate, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using the Concourse automation platform. Concourse emphasizes declarative pipeline definitions, repeatable builds, and scalable task orchestration, making it a powerful tool for DevOps teams. This course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on labs, exercises, and real-world projects, ensuring participants can implement end-to-end CI/CD workflows confidently. By the end of the training, learners will understand how to design pipelines, automate testing and deployment, integrate with version control systems, and maintain reliable, repeatable build processes.

High-Level Training Flow – Concourse Course

1. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
   The course begins with a detailed assessment of participants’ existing skills in DevOps practices, continuous integration and delivery, and familiarity with build and deployment tools. This helps identify skill gaps, set clear learning objectives, and customize the course content to meet both participant and organizational goals.

2. Curriculum Finalization & Agenda Approval
   Based on TNA findings, a detailed curriculum is prepared and finalized. Modules typically include pipeline fundamentals, resource configuration, task orchestration, integration with Git and other version control systems, automated testing, and deployment workflows. The agenda is reviewed and approved by stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational requirements and participant expectations.

3. Environment Setup
   A smooth learning experience requires a fully prepared environment. Lab environments are configured with Concourse servers, worker nodes, resource repositories, and sample projects. Participants receive all necessary accounts and access to ensure hands-on exercises can be completed without technical interruptions.

4. Content Preparation
   Trainers prepare comprehensive materials, including slides, demos, step-by-step exercises, and sample pipelines. Practical scenarios are included to simulate real-world CI/CD workflows, highlighting best practices, potential pitfalls, and optimization strategies.

5. Training Delivery
   The training is delivered through live sessions and workshops combining theory, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Participants learn to create and configure pipelines, define resources and tasks, implement automated testing, and deploy applications. The focus is on practical application of Concourse features to real-world development and operational scenarios.

6. Daily Recap & Lab Review
   At the end of each session, instructors summarize key concepts, review exercises, and address participant queries. Daily recaps reinforce learning, clarify doubts, and ensure participants are confident in applying their knowledge before advancing to more complex topics.

7. Assessment & Project Submission
   Participants are evaluated through quizzes, practical exercises, and a final project. The capstone project typically involves designing and implementing a complete CI/CD pipeline, including source code integration, automated testing, build orchestration, and deployment workflows, demonstrating their ability to apply learned concepts effectively.

8. Feedback Collection
   Feedback is collected to evaluate the clarity of content, pace of delivery, relevance of hands-on exercises, and overall training effectiveness. This helps trainers improve future sessions and ensures participants’ learning needs are fully met.

9. Post-Training Support
   Participants receive ongoing guidance and support through Q&A sessions, Slack/Telegram groups, or email. Trainers provide assistance with pipeline troubleshooting, best practice implementation, and advanced workflow scenarios, helping learners confidently apply their knowledge in production environments.

10. Training Report Submission
    A comprehensive report is submitted to corporate clients or internal management. The report includes attendance, assessment scores, lab completion, project results, and participant feedback. This ensures transparency in training outcomes and provides actionable insights for further skill development or follow-up training.