Introduction to the Elastic Stack (ELK) — Free Course (Udemy.com)
Install Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana, build a real data pipeline and e-commerce dashboard from scratch
Created by: Eraste AKANDE
Last updated April 2026
What you will learn
- Install and configure the complete Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Build automated data ingestion pipelines with Logstash
- Transform and enrich data using Logstash filters
- Store and index data efficiently in Elasticsearch
- Create interactive dashboards and professional visualizations in Kibana
- Implement a complete e-commerce analytics project from scratch
- Master the fundamentals of the ELK Stack for real-world data analysis
- Understand how to monitor and visualize business metrics in real-time
Quality Score
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Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
"This course contains the use of artificial intelligence."
You've never used Elasticsearch, Logstash, or Kibana — and within a few hours, you'll have built a complete data pipeline and a fully functional e-commerce analytics dashboard you can show to any employer.
Learn directly from an Elastic Certified Engineer, Analyst, and Observability Engineer, and Elastic Gold Contributor (2025) — an official recognition awarded by Elastic to a select group of experts across Europe, Africa, and Asia for their real-world contributions to the ecosystem.
This free, 100% hands-on course takes you from zero to building a complete e-commerce analytics solution. You'll install the full Elastic Stack, create automated data pipelines with Logstash, and build interactive dashboards in Kibana — all with a real-world project you can showcase in your portfolio.
What You'll Build
A complete E-commerce Store Analytics Dashboard that includes:
Real-time revenue tracking and key business metrics
Sales trends and performance analysis by product, category, and region
Top-selling products rankings and order status monitoring
Automated data pipeline that processes new sales files daily
Why This Course?
Expert Instructor: Learn from an Elastic Gold Contributor (2025) with triple Elastic certification (Engineer, Analyst, Observability) and 5+ years of production experience — in telecommunications, e-commerce, and large-scale observability.
100% Practical: Build a complete e-commerce analytics project from scratch with real CSV data — no useless theory.
Step-by-Step: Every installation, configuration, and visualization is explained clearly with no prior knowledge required.
Industry Standard: Master the ELK Stack used by Netflix, Uber, Airbnb, LinkedIn, and thousands of companies worldwide.
Portfolio-Ready: Walk away with a functional project you can demonstrate to employers the moment you finish the course.
Completely Free: High-quality training accessible to everyone, with clear pathways to advanced courses and official Elastic certifications.
This isn't just another tutorial — it's your gateway to the Elastic ecosystem.
Whether your goal is to start a data engineering career, build better monitoring systems, or prepare for advanced Elastic certifications, this course gives you the practical foundation you need.
Enjoyed this course?
I also offer deep-dive courses to take your skills further:
Mastering Elasticsearch — From Basics to Certification (English)
Maîtriser Elasticsearch — De l'Initiation à la Certification (French)
Kibana Expert: Master Data Analysis and Visualization (English)
Kibana Expert : Maîtriser l'Analyse et la Visualisation de Données (Français)
About Course Production
This course is entirely created, designed, and taught by me based on real-world production experience. To ensure the clearest possible audio quality and consistent pronunciation of technical terms across all lectures, professional AI voice technology is used for narration. All content, examples, labs, and teaching methodology are 100% human-created.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
48 Reviews
Eraste AKANDE
Certified Elastic Engineer since 2022, I am an Elasticsearch consultant specializing in managing, optimizing, and securing large-scale search and indexing engines.
I am also and Elastic Certified Observability Engineer (2025), and Elastic Certified Analyst (2025).
I currently work in the telecommunications industry, where I manage multiple Elasticsearch clusters for telecom operators and regulators. In parallel, I work as a freelancer on Upwork, successfully completing projects such as:
Integrating Elasticsearch into complex infrastructures
Optimizing real-time data search and analytics
Securing and scaling large clusters in production
Passionate about knowledge sharing, I regularly publish educational content on LinkedIn to help professionals and enthusiasts better master Elasticsearch.
In 2024 and 2025, I was honored to be nominated Elastic Gold Contributor for Europe, Asia, and Africa, recognizing my contributions to the Elastic community.
? What you can expect from my courses
A hands-on learning approach with real-world examples
Practical demonstrations and advanced exercises
Guidance from beginner to expert level
Preparation for the Elastic Engineer Certification
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Reviews
By Uval Jack on 4/29/2026
The Content was well-structured, easy to follow, and provided a solid foundation in Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
By Jasper Liao on 4/15/2026
Helps me understand the relation between Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana.
By Amandine Beamer on 1/28/2026
This course does a great job explaining how the ELK Stack components interact with each other. The project-based approach makes the architecture and data flow very clear.
By Jaurès Batcho on 1/28/2026
Amazing value for a free course. The content is professional, detailed, and clearly based on real production experience. It feels like a premium training rather than a basic tutorial.
By Carine Lefebre on 1/28/2026
Completing this course gives you a solid, working project that you can confidently add to your portfolio. Very helpful for students, juniors, and career changers entering data engineering.
By Darius Eloua on 1/28/2026
A great course for anyone starting in data engineering. Data ingestion with Logstash, transformations, indexing, and visualization are explained in a very practical, production-oriented way.
By Sandrine Alao on 1/28/2026
The teaching approach is excellent. Every installation and configuration step is clearly explained, with no assumptions about prior knowledge. Even complex concepts are made easy to understand.
By Geraud Salami on 1/28/2026
What makes this course stand out is the real-world e-commerce project. You don’t just learn theory—you build an automated data pipeline and real dashboards you can actually showcase in a portfolio.
By Alain Tiando on 1/28/2026
I had no prior experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, or Kibana, and this course guided me step by step from scratch. The explanations are clear, simple, and easy to follow. Perfect for beginners.
By Dhivakar M on 1/12/2026








