Course Agenda

Day 1: Jenkins Essentials & Setup

• Module 1: Introduction to Jenkins
  • Pipelines and automation
  • Jenkins architecture & benefits
  • Common integrations with Jenkins
• Module 2: Installing and Setting Up Jenkins
  • Jenkins installation steps
  • Initial setup, UI walkthrough, and admin basics
• Module 3: Understanding Jobs
  • Job types (freestyle, pipeline, seed jobs)
  • Job creation and configuration
  • Job status and storage in Jenkins
• Module 4: Customizing Jobs
  • Build parameters and types
  • Environment variables (local/global)
  • Downstream/upstream configurations

Day 2: Jenkins Integrations and Pipelines

• Module 5: Git & GitHub Integration
  • Git vs GitHub
  • Source Control Management overview
  • Setting up GitHub integration
  • Auto-triggering builds via webhook
• Module 6: Email Integration & Notifications
  • Configuring Jenkins for email
  • Setting up notifications on job success/failure
• Module 7: Advanced Jenkins Jobs
  • Seed jobs: characteristics, setup, and benefits
  • Pipeline jobs: Jenkinsfile structure and pipeline syntax
  • Benefits and scalability of pipelines
• Module 8: Jenkins + Maven + Node Configuration
  • What is Maven & integration with Jenkins
  • Adding and configuring build nodes (agents)
  • Jenkins master-agent communication

Day 3: Git Mastery for CI

• Module 10: Version Control with Git
  • What is Git and why it matters
  • Installing Git and initial configuration
  • Initializing a local repo
• Module 11: Git Workflow
  • Staging, committing, and pushing
  • Remote vs local repos
  • Git branching strategy
  • Merge strategies and resolving conflicts
• Module 12: Recap
  • Full CI/CD Setup
  • Simulating a complete developer workflow

Please note that the agenda above is indicative and may be adjusted depending on the trainer assigned to the course.

Recommended Next Course

• Certified Jenkins & Git Professional Artisan

Certification Program

This course is aligned with the Certified Jenkins & Git Associate Artisan certification, which validates foundational skills in using Jenkins and Git within CI/CD processes.

Prerequisites

• General knowledge of software development processes
• Basic familiarity with command-line tools and system administration
• Access to a PC/laptop with a stable internet connection
• No advanced programming knowledge required