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SRE & ObservabilitySRE training in Chennai · classroom & live online

Keep systems reliable with SLOs, observability and great incident response.

8 WeeksIntermediateProgramClassroom + Online⚡ Fast-track available
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5modules
26lessons
5hands-on labs
54hours

What you'll learn in this SRE course

Work confidently on Linux servers from the command line
Package and run any app in containers
Deploy and run applications on Kubernetes
Run reliable systems with SRE practices
Manage deployments declaratively from Git

Who this SRE course is for

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IT professionals

Move up from support or operations roles.

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Developers & engineers

Add the next skill your team needs.

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Graduates with basics

Turn foundations into job-ready skills.

✓ Basic IT or programming knowledge✓ Comfortable with computers and the command line✓ A laptop for hands-on labs

New to SRE? Our advisors can suggest the best starting point for your background.

What you'll build

SRE course syllabus

5 modules · 26 lessons · 5 major labs · 54 hours

01

Linux essentials

6 lessons · 1 lab
10 hrs+
  1. Shell, files and the Linux filesystem
  2. Users, groups and permissions
  3. Processes and services with systemd
  4. Package management (apt, dnf)
  5. Networking commands: ip, ss, curl, dig
  6. Bash scripting basics
HANDS-ON LAB

Automate a web server setup with a Bash script

02

Docker & containers

5 lessons · 1 lab
10 hrs+
  1. Images and Dockerfiles
  2. Volumes and networks
  3. Docker Compose
  4. Registries
  5. Image hardening and Podman
HANDS-ON LAB

Containerise a three-service application

03

Kubernetes core

6 lessons · 1 lab
16 hrs+
  1. Cluster architecture
  2. Pods, Deployments and Services
  3. ConfigMaps and Secrets
  4. Storage and StatefulSets
  5. Ingress and networking
  6. Helm charts
HANDS-ON LAB

Deploy a production-style app with Helm

04

Observability & SRE

5 lessons · 1 lab
12 hrs+
  1. Metrics, logs and traces
  2. Prometheus and Grafana
  3. OpenTelemetry
  4. SLOs and error budgets
  5. Incident response and postmortems
HANDS-ON LAB

SLO dashboard with burn-rate alerts

05

GitOps with Argo CD

4 lessons · 1 lab
6 hrs+
  1. GitOps principles
  2. Argo CD applications
  3. Progressive delivery
  4. Drift detection
HANDS-ON LAB

Deploy and roll back with Argo CD

Your 8 weeks journey

WEEK 1Linux essentials
WEEKS 2–3Docker & containers
WEEKS 4–5Kubernetes core
WEEKS 6–7Observability & SRE
WEEK 8GitOps with Argo CD

SRE tools you'll use

LinuxBashDockerPodmanComposeKuberneteskubectlHelmPrometheusGrafanaOpenTelemetryArgo CD

SRE projects you'll build

PROJECT 01

Deploy a production-style app with Helm

Hands-on project from the Kubernetes core module.

PROJECT 02

SLO dashboard with burn-rate alerts

Hands-on project from the Observability & SRE module.

PROJECT 03

Deploy and roll back with Argo CD

Hands-on project from the GitOps with Argo CD module.

SRE course fees & batches in Chennai

Course fee

₹26,999 incl. GST

Save up to 12%: from ₹23,500. Ask an advisor about the offer for your batch.

Pay in full or in two instalments. Online learners outside India: see the fee in your currency on our worldwide page.

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What the fee includes

  • 54 hours of live, instructor-led classes
  • Hands-on labs and 3 portfolio projects
  • Session recordings for revision
  • 1:1 mentoring
  • Interview preparation: questions and mock tests
  • Placement assistance: resume reviews, mock interviews and referrals

Batches & mode

  • Weekday batches
  • Weekend batches for working professionals
  • Fast-track batches
  • Classroom at our Arumbakkam centre, Chennai
  • Live online from anywhere

SRE certification & exam cost

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Certification this course prepares you for
CKA · AWS DevOps Engineer Professional · Azure DevOps (AZ-400)

The exam is booked directly with the certification provider, and its cost is set by the provider for your country. Our advisors share the current exam cost and help you plan the right exam date, with mock tests beforehand.

SOTT Academy certificate of completion (specimen)
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Awarded on completion

SOTT certificate of completion

Every learner who completes the SRE course is awarded the SOTT Academy Certificate of Completion, with your name, the course, the date and a unique certificate number.

  • Awarded when you complete the course
  • Unique certificate number
  • Add it to your resume and LinkedIn profile

SRE jobs & career path

With placement assistance: resume and LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, 1:1 mentoring and referrals to openings where available.

Step-by-step guide: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) career path

STEP 1DevOps EngineerPipelines and automation
STEP 2Senior DevOps / SREReliability and scale
STEP 3Platform EngineerDeveloper platforms
STEP 4DevSecOps LeadSecure delivery
STEP 5Head of PlatformStrategy and teams
Free with this course

Interview prep: 3 levels, mock tests and model answers

Practise the questions real interviewers ask, from fresher to lead.

Fresher · 0–3 yearsMid-level · 3–8 yearsExperienced · 8–15 years
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SRE course FAQ

Who is the SRE & Observability course for?+
It is designed for IT professionals, developers & engineers and graduates with basics. Move up from support or operations roles.
Do I need prior experience?+
It helps to have basic IT or programming knowledge, comfortable with computers and the command line and a laptop for hands-on labs. Our advisors can review your background and suggest the best starting point for you.
How long is the SRE & Observability course?+
8 weeks, about 54 hours across 5 modules, with a hands-on lab in every module.
What does the SRE & Observability syllabus cover?+
The modules are: Linux essentials, Docker & containers, Kubernetes core, Observability & SRE and GitOps with Argo CD. The full lesson list is on this page.
Which tools and technologies will I use?+
Linux, Bash, Docker, Podman, Compose, Kubernetes, kubectl, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry and Argo CD.
What projects will I build?+
Deploy a production-style app with Helm, SLO dashboard with burn-rate alerts and Deploy and roll back with Argo CD. Your mentor reviews them, and you can show them in interviews.
Which certification does it prepare me for?+
CKA · AWS DevOps Engineer Professional · Azure DevOps (AZ-400). We guide your preparation, run practice tests and help you plan your exam; our advisors can share the current exam details.
Is it online or in the classroom?+
Both. Join us at our Arumbakkam centre in Chennai or live online from anywhere. Session recordings are shared with you for revision, so you can catch up if you miss a class.
Are there weekend and fast-track batches?+
Yes. We offer weekday, weekend and fast-track batches, so you can choose the schedule that suits you best.
What jobs can I apply for afterwards?+
Roles such as DevOps Engineer, Senior DevOps / SRE, Platform Engineer and DevSecOps Lead.
Is there interview preparation for SRE & Observability?+
Yes. Practise free interview questions and timed mock tests for fresher, mid-level and experienced roles on our Interview prep page.
Do you help with placements?+
Yes. Our placement assistance includes resume and LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, 1:1 mentoring and referrals to openings where available, so you go into interviews well prepared.
Can I attend a free demo class first?+
Yes. Book a free consultation and our advisor will arrange a demo session for you.
What are the fee and payment options?+
Our advisors will share the current fee, upcoming batch dates and payment options for the batch that suits you.
I have another question. Who can I ask?+
Our advisors are happy to help. Call or WhatsApp us, or send a message from the Contact page, and we will get back to you within one working day.
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