This GitLab CI/CD masterclass (2026 edition) is designed for beginners who want to learn modern DevOps automation using GitLab. It provides a structured, practical path from the basics of CI/CD to building real-world automated pipelines.

The course begins with an introduction to GitLab CI/CD and explains how it transforms software development by automating build, test, and deployment processes. You will understand the importance of continuous integration and continuous deployment in modern software delivery.

Next, you will explore GitLab fundamentals, including repositories, projects, and the GitLab interface. This helps you become comfortable with the platform before moving into automation.

The course then introduces CI/CD pipelines in detail. You will learn how pipelines are structured using stages and jobs, and how GitLab executes workflows automatically when code changes are pushed.

You will also learn how to create and configure your first pipeline using GitLab configuration files, making pipelines manageable as code. Practical examples help you understand real-world automation scenarios.

Additionally, the masterclass covers GitLab Runners and how they execute pipeline jobs in different environments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to design and manage CI/CD pipelines confidently and apply GitLab automation in real DevOps projects.