Introduction to OpenTofu
Learn to use OpenTofu productively in three days. From HCL basics through state encryption and modules to CI/CD integration and Terraform migration. You work hands-on in your own cloud environment.
Workshop Details
What makes this workshop stand out
What you will learn and take away
After three days of OpenTofu training, you work independently with Infrastructure as Code. Here is what you take away:
- Read and write HCL confidently: From simple resources through variables and outputs to for_each, dynamic blocks and built-in functions
- Manage state with encryption: Configure remote backends with locking (S3-compatible with Garage/Ceph, PostgreSQL or AWS S3), set up state encryption and build and version your own modules
- Test and secure your code: Native tests with
.tftest.hcl, security scanning with Checkov and Trivy, and a CI/CD pipeline skeleton for team workflows
All exercises run in our cloud environment. No local setup, no hassle. You take home a working OpenTofu project.
Want to continue? Our Kubernetes fundamentals training shows how to provision Kubernetes clusters with OpenTofu and deploy workloads.
Why the investment pays off
Without standardised infrastructure processes, your team spends time on manual configuration instead of development. This OpenTofu training changes that:
- Reproducible infrastructure without vendor lock-in: OpenTofu is open source under MPL 2.0, maintained by the Linux Foundation. No license risks, full provider ecosystem, and your HCL skills work with Terraform too
- Smaller attack surface in state: State encryption encrypts sensitive data client-side before it reaches the backend. A feature only OpenTofu offers
- Faster onboarding: New team members understand infrastructure through readable code rather than tribal knowledge or outdated wikis
Small groups of maximum 8 participants so we can address questions specific to your project context.
Prerequisites
Required:
- Basic Linux terminal skills (navigating files, running commands)
- Comfortable with a text editor or IDE
- Basic understanding of cloud concepts (What is a VM? What is a network in the cloud?)
Not required:
- Programming skills
- Prior experience with OpenTofu, Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with a specific cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Unsure about Linux basics? Our Linux introduction provides the ideal preparation.
Our Benefits
All from one hand!
With our high-quality trainings and workshops, you can bring yourself and your team up to date. All this with many benefits that you get from us.
- High Practical Content
- 70% hands-on, 30% theory. You work continuously with real scenarios and take working code home with you. No PowerPoint battles, but directly applicable knowledge for your projects.
- Cloud Learning Environment
- DevNinjas Dojo: Your own Kubernetes clusters and VMs for each participant in the browser. No installation, works despite VPN/proxy/firewalls. You work with dedicated resources, not in shared environments.
- Experienced Trainers
- Full-time DevOps engineers and consultants from DevNinjas lead the workshops. Not external trainers, but specialized employees actively working on client projects and sharing real-world experience.
- Small Groups
- Maximum 8 participants per workshop. Everyone gets individual support from the trainer. Your specific questions and use cases get answered, not passed over in anonymous crowds.
- Real-World Scenarios
- No toy examples or hello-world demos. You work with production-grade setups: multi-container applications, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring stacks. Directly transferable to your production environments.
- Certification
- You receive an official certificate of attendance as PDF and a verified LinkedIn badge. Document your professional development for your employer, HR, and recruiters professionally.
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How participants experience our trainings
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