Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, this Specialization does not provide university credit, but it offers industry-relevant skills and certification.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You’ll be able to design, implement, and manage automation workflows to streamline IT operations and solve real-world enterprise challenges.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Ansible Automation: From Fundamentals to Enterprise Specialization

Ansible Automation: From Fundamentals to Enterprise Specialization

Enterprise-Ready Automation Using Ansible Platform. Learn to automate workflows, scale operations, and build enterprise-ready solutions using Ansible

Instructor: Board Infinity

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

What you'll learn

Automate IT workflows by writing and managing playbooks, roles, and inventories for reliable, repeatable automation.
Apply automation to real-world use cases like security hardening, compliance checks, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Design enterprise-ready automation strategies that improve efficiency, ensure consistency, and reduce operational errors.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization takes you from the foundations of IT automation to advanced enterprise-scale deployments using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. You will learn to create and manage playbooks, roles, and inventories, automate security and compliance tasks, and integrate Ansible into CI/CD pipelines. By the end, you will be equipped with the skills to design, implement, and govern automation strategies used by leading enterprises worldwide.

Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with IBM or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of IBM. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will complete hands-on projects such as writing playbooks to automate server setup, configuring security baselines, and integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines. These real-world scenarios mirror industry use cases, enabling learners to apply automation skills to solve authentic IT challenges at scale.

Foundation of Ansible Automation

Course 115 hours

What you'll learn

Define core concepts, terminology, and components of the Ansible Automation Platform.
Explain the importance of IT automation and how Ansible fits into modern infrastructure.
Compare manual versus automated workflows to understand performance improvements.
Demonstrate basic Ansible operations, including writing and running simple playbooks.

Skills you'll gain

Automation, IT Automation, Ansible, YAML, Configuration Management, Cloud Development, User Provisioning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, and DevOps

Advance Automation: Playbooks, Roles & Workflow Automation

Course 212 hours

What you'll learn

Write and manage Ansible playbooks with tasks, handlers, and modular scripts.
Implement variables, templates, conditionals, and loops to create dynamic automation.
Organize automation using roles and manage environments with inventories.
Apply best practices for building scalable, maintainable, and idempotent workflows.

Skills you'll gain

Automation, IT Automation, YAML, Debugging, Ansible, Maintainability, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Verification And Validation, Scalability, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Devops Tools, Scripting, and Cloud Infrastructure

Enterprise Automation and Advanced Use Cases with Ansible

Course 311 hours

What you'll learn

Implement dynamic inventory and advanced variable handling.
Integrate Ansible with CI/CD tools for streamlined automation workflows.
Automate security compliance and audit tasks using Ansible.
Apply Ansible Tower/AAP Controller features for scalable automation governance.

Skills you'll gain

Ansible, Automation, Patch Management, Hardening, CI/CD, Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Management, Scalability, IT Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Version Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Devops Tools, Vulnerability Scanning, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)