Learn AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and automate deployments using GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
Are you ready to master Terraform and automate AWS infrastructure like a pro?
What you’ll learn
- Understand core Terraform concepts and write clean, modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for AWS..
- Set up and manage GitHub Actions for Terraform CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments..
- Secure Terraform deployments using GitHub OIDC authentication, AWS IAM roles, KMS encryption, and S3/DynamoDB backend..
- Build real-world, multi-region AWS infrastructure projects with environment-specific variable and module configurations..
Course Content
- Introduction to the Instructor –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- What You Will Learn in This Course –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Pre-Requisites Setup of the Course –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- Terraform Fundamentals – Building AWS Infrastructure –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- Writing Terraform Code for AWS Infrastructure –> 1 lecture • 33min.
- Understanding Terraform State for AWS Infrastructure as Code –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Modularizing Terraform Code –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Managing Secrets & Sensitive Data –> 1 lecture • 4min.
- AWS IAM & Security Best Practices for Terraform –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Secure Terraform State File in AWS –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- Security Best Practices for Terraform –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Automating Terraform with GitHub Actions –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- OIDC Authentication Setup – Demo –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- GitHub Actions Workflow Walk Through –> 1 lecture • 18min.
- AWS Multi-Region & Multi-Environment – Demo –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- Terraform Best Practices & Real-World Use Cases –> 1 lecture • 4min.
- Cost Optimization & Drift Detection –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- Wrapping Up & Bonus Content –> 1 lecture • 3min.
Requirements
Are you ready to master Terraform and automate AWS infrastructure like a pro?
This hands-on master class is your complete guide to building, managing, and automating AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and GitHub Actions CI/CD. Whether you’re a beginner exploring cloud automation or an experienced DevOps engineer looking to streamline deployments, this course has everything you need to level up.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand Terraform fundamentals and core concepts
- Write reusable, scalable, and secure Terraform code for AWS
- Manage Terraform state files using S3, DynamoDB, and best practices
- Modularize your code for real-world infrastructure projects
- Handle secrets and sensitive data securely in Terraform workflows
- Implement robust IAM policies and AWS security best practices
- Automate Terraform with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
- Configure GitHub OIDC authentication for secure AWS access
- Deploy multi-region and multi-environment AWS infrastructure
- Detect drift and optimize AWS costs with Terraform
- Apply real-world use cases, pro tips, and industry best practices
Course Breakdown:
1. Introduction to Instructor
Meet your instructor and discover the experience and mission behind this master class.
2. What You Will Learn in This Course
Get a big-picture overview of the practical skills and outcomes you’ll achieve.
3. Pre-Requisites Setup of the Course
Set up your tools and accounts (Terraform CLI, AWS, GitHub) for a smooth learning experience.
4. Terraform Fundamentals – Building AWS Infrastructure
Understand Terraform basics like providers, resources, and HCL syntax while deploying your first AWS resource.
5. Writing Terraform Code for AWS Infrastructure
Dive deeper into writing clean, efficient Terraform configurations for real-world AWS services.
6. Understanding Terraform State for AWS Infrastructure as Code
Learn about local vs remote state, state locking, and managing Terraform state effectively in AWS.
7. Modularizing Terraform Code
Create and use Terraform modules to promote code reuse, scalability, and easier maintenance.
8. Managing Secrets & Sensitive Data
Secure your Terraform workflows using .tfvars, environment variables, and AWS Secrets Manager/SSM.
9. AWS IAM & Security Best Practices for Terraform
Implement fine-grained IAM policies and follow AWS best practices for managing cloud identities.
10. Secure Terraform State File in AWS
Configure remote state backends using S3, enable state locking with DynamoDB, and add encryption with KMS.
11. Security Best Practices for Terraform
Explore Terraform-specific security tips: from avoiding hardcoded secrets to using tools for configuration audits.
12. Automating Terraform with GitHub Actions
Build a fully automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to validate and deploy Terraform code.
13. OIDC Authentication Setup – Demo
Replace long-lived AWS keys with secure GitHub OIDC authentication for short-lived, scoped credentials.
14. GitHub Actions Workflow Walkthrough
Break down each part of the GitHub Actions workflow, from triggering to secrets management and job setup.
15. AWS Multi-Region & Multi-Environment – Demo
Deploy infrastructure across multiple AWS regions and environments using a modular, scalable CI/CD setup.
16. Terraform Best Practices & Real-World Use Cases
See Terraform in action across real-world scenarios and learn tips used by industry professionals.
17. Cost Optimization & Drift Detection
Implement cost-saving strategies and use Terraform and AWS tools to detect infrastructure drift.
18. Wrapping Up & Bonus Content
Recap your journey, explore bonus resources, and get actionable next steps for continued growth in IaC.
Who This Course Is For:
- Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Architects using AWS
- Developers looking to automate infrastructure deployments
- Anyone eager to learn Terraform, GitHub Actions, and AWS IaC in one streamlined course
By the end of this course, you’ll not only master Terraform for AWS, but also be equipped to automate deployments, secure your workflows, and build production-grade infrastructure that scales.