Platform Engineering courses in South Africa
October 18, 2026 No Comments on Platform Engineering courses in South AfricaPlatform Engineering Courses South Africa
Build internal developer platforms that accelerate engineering teams with live 1-on-1 training
Enquire NowCourse Overview
Platform Engineering
Learn how to design and build internal developer platforms (IDPs) that reduce cognitive load for engineering teams. Covers platform engineering principles, golden paths, self-service infrastructure, Kubernetes-based platforms, developer portals (Backstage) and the team topologies that make platform engineering succeed.
What You Will Learn
- ✓Platform engineering principles & team topologies
- ✓Internal developer platform (IDP) design
- ✓Golden paths & paved roads
- ✓Kubernetes as the platform foundation
- ✓Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
- ✓Developer portals: Backstage setup & plugins
- ✓Self-service infrastructure provisioning
- ✓Platform metrics, adoption & developer experience (DevEx)
Why Train with School of IT?
Live 1-on-1
Your own dedicated lecturer — no group classes, no waiting
Flexible Scheduling
Book sessions around your work and personal commitments
Certificate of Completion
Issued by School of IT International upon completion
South Africa Focused
Local context, ZAR pricing, no international red tape
Frequently Asked Questions
Platform engineering is the next evolution of DevOps — it focuses on building products (platforms) for internal developers rather than individual pipelines.
Strong DevOps, Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code experience is required. This is an advanced course.
Yes — Backstage is covered as the leading open-source developer portal solution.
20 hours of live 1-on-1 sessions at flexible times.
Ready to Get Started?
Enrol in Platform Engineering training today — flexible scheduling, live 1-on-1 expert instruction.
Enquire NowAbout the author:
shaun east
Cayden Godsell15 September 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I just finished the Web and Software Engineer Master course, and its been a great experience. The online learning worked much better than i previously thought it would and the lessons with James were easy to understand, well structured and engaging. Would definitely recommend!
Johandri Rossouw23 July 2026had an excellent experience with the School of IT. My lecturer was friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Communication was clear, classes were well organized, and I learned a lot throughout the course. I highly recommend the School of IT to anyone looking for quality online training. Thank you for a great learning experience!
Tlotlego Lehabe30 April 2026I've had a wonderful lesson with full 1 on 1 lessons which gave me confidence in my career
Nandipha Mpongoshe22 April 2026I had a great experience studying the Microsoft Azure Data Analysis course at School of IT. The course was well-structured and practical, with a strong focus on real-world application using tools like Power BI and Azure. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, making complex concepts easy to understand. This course has significantly strengthened my data analysis skills and confidence in working with cloud-based solutions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upskill in data analytics.
Mikhe Bezuidenhout23 January 2026I found the content and course material very useful and user friendly. My lecturer did an outstanding presentation of the course contents. Can definitely highly recommend School of IT
Michael Duvenhage21 January 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The first Cybersecurity course was an excellent introduction to Cybersecurity and was explained properly.
Danyella Camarena4 January 2026Had the most wonderful experience here! I learnt so much with my graphic design masterclass course - Carmel is wonderful and is an amazing teacher. 100% recommend!!!!!!!!!!!
Chantal Hamman27 November 2025I did the SQL Administrator Master Course through The School of IT in August 2025 and successfully completed my Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate exam with the help of the incredible team. Online sessions were scheduled to fit in with my available hours, as I’m working full time and the lecturers were amazing. Always available to assist and answer questions. Shaun assisted me with the preparation of the exam with the all the online learning material and manuals that I needed. I can definitely recommend School of IT! Chantal Hamman
Christof Van Niekerk26 September 2025I completed the Solid Works CAD design associate course, the course was well structured and able to accommodate my schedule.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more