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Jenkins: Jobs, Pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps for Beginners (Udemy.com)

[2026] Learn modern Jenkins by writing pipeline as code (Jenkinsfile), using Git, GitHub, Docker and deploying to AWS.

4.6
2,838 reviews

Created by: Valentin Despa

Last updated May 2026

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This is a Jenkins course built around pipeline as code. Students write Jenkinsfiles, connect Jenkins to GitHub, run builds in Docker, and then push deployments to AWS, first to S3 and Elastic Beanstalk, then to ECS. It runs about 11 hours across 118 lectures and seven sections, and it was last updated in May 2026. The listed requirements are short, Docker Desktop and an AWS account, but the reviews suggest some Linux and Docker comfort helps a lot.

Valentin Despa gets credit for clear, precise explanations, and reviewers like that he makes and fixes mistakes on screen. One reviewer says it covers more than Jenkins, with GitHub, Docker, ECR and Fargate along the way. The complaints are consistent. Some materials are out of date, and one student could not get a build to pass even with the instructor's Jenkinsfile. Others hit permission errors, found the pacing uneven, or wanted a fully end to end automated setup. One reviewer who uses Jenkins in production wanted a more intermediate course.

Of 2,838 ratings, 1,659 are five stars and 934 are four, with only 56 at one or two stars. That's a strong record for a course with about 25,000 students. Treat it as a practical first tour, not a full enterprise toolkit, since a low-star reviewer points out that multibranch pipelines and SonarQube are missing. Anyone starting out who is willing to troubleshoot will get a lot from it. Experienced Jenkins admins should look elsewhere.

Best forDevelopers who want to build Jenkinsfile pipelines and deploy Docker apps to AWS, and don't mind debugging as they go.
Skip it ifYou already run Jenkins at work and want multibranch pipelines, SonarQube or enterprise-scale practices.

Pros

  • Builds real Jenkinsfile pipelines, then ships Docker apps to AWS S3, Elastic Beanstalk and ECS
  • Instructor explains clearly and shows mistakes being fixed, which reviewers found useful
  • Covers GitHub, Docker, ECR and Fargate along the way, so it teaches more than Jenkins alone
  • Updated in May 2026 and rated 4.6 from more than 2,800 reviews

Cons

  • Some lab materials are out of date, and permission errors can stall students
  • Skips multibranch pipelines and SonarQube, so it stays at a beginner level
  • Pacing is uneven, with basic Linux explained while other steps get skipped
Great starter. Was able to create an automated pipeline by taking this course as the base foundation.
Suresh Villuri, a student

Suits developers new to Jenkins, but some Linux and Docker comfort helps, and an AWS account is required.

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What you will learn

  • Master Jenkins for seamless CI/CD workflows
  • Linux commands used in CI/CD
  • Learn DevOps & CI/CD fundamentals
  • Automate builds and tests with Jenkins
  • Deploy applications effortlessly with Jenkins
  • Learn AWS deployments for scalable apps
  • Deploy to AWS using S3 & ECS
  • Integrate Docker for efficient application packaging
  • Apply real-world Jenkins skills in projects
  • Optimize pipelines for quicker feedback loops
  • Troubleshoot Jenkins issues like a pro.

Course content

7 sections · 118 lectures · 11 hours of video 7 quizzes, 3 articles

  1. 1Introduction 4 free previews23 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.9 hours
  2. 2Implementing Continuous Integration (CI) with Jenkins21 lectures · 1 quiz · 2.1 hours
  3. 3Implementing Continuous Deployment (CD) with Jenkins25 lectures · 4 quizzes · 2.3 hours
  4. 4Introduction to Docker for DevOps12 lectures · 1 quiz · 55 min
  5. 5Continuous Deployment to Amazon Web Services (AWS) 13 free previews15 lectures · 1.7 hours
  6. 6Continuous Deployment to Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) using Docker 19 free previews19 lectures · 2.1 hours
  7. 7Final thoughts on CI/CD with Jenkins & Conclusion3 lectures · 11 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Developers seeking to integrate CI/CD into their development process
  • IT Professionals looking to master Jenkins for software automation
  • DevOps enthusiasts aiming to enhance their automation and deployment skills
  • Teams aiming to improve their software development lifecycle and collaboration

What you need before you start

  • Docker Desktop installed locally
  • AWS account

How it compares

Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 67% of them
  • Reviews2,838#185 of 1,183 by number of reviews
  • Length11.2 hourslonger than 75% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 73% of them

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Course Description

Embark on a transformative journey with this comprehensive Jenkins course for beginners, meticulously crafted to empower developers and IT professionals with the tools and knowledge to master Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and DevOps practices. This course is a beacon for those aspiring to streamline software development and deployment processes, ensuring faster, more reliable releases.


Course Highlights


  • Foundational Knowledge: Delve into the essentials of Jenkins, understanding its architecture, installation process, and the creation of your first pipeline. Grasp the fundamentals of build artifacts, pipeline stages, and environment variables, laying a solid foundation for more advanced topics.

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises right from the start, setting up your first Jenkins job, troubleshooting pipelines, and learning how to manage builds and artifacts effectively.

  • Continuous Integration Mastery: Gain proficiency in CI by learning how to set up build triggers, integrate with GitHub, and utilize Docker for build environments. Master the art of running tests, publishing reports, and ensuring code quality with real-world assignments.

  • Advanced Continuous Deployment: Elevate your skills with advanced CD techniques, including manual and automated deployments to production and staging environments. Learn to manage secrets, use credentials in pipelines, and improve pipeline performance for a seamless deployment process.

  • Deployment with AWS: Discover the nuances of deploying applications to AWS, from using S3 for storage to deploying dockerized applications with AWS Elastic Beanstalk. Learn to manage AWS credentials securely within Jenkins and optimize your deployment strategy.

  • Troubleshooting and Optimization: Equip yourself with troubleshooting techniques for common Jenkins issues and learn how to optimize pipeline performance using caching, proper Docker images, and pipeline restructuring.


What You Will Learn


  • Jenkins setup, configuration, and job management

  • Building and testing software projects automatically with Jenkins

  • Implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows

  • Integrating Jenkins with version control systems like GitHub

  • Deploying applications to cloud services such as AWS

  • Managing build artifacts, environment variables, and secrets securely

  • Optimizing Jenkins pipelines for speed and efficiency

  • Troubleshooting common Jenkins issues and understanding Jenkins logs


Join me to unlock the full potential of Jenkins and transform your software development and deployment processes for better, faster, and more reliable releases.


Legal Disclaimer

This course is neither endorsed by, nor in partnership, nor affiliated with the Jenkins project.

The Jenkins logo is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. (https://creativecommons .org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en). Find more about the Jenkins project at https://jenkins .io/

This course is an independent educational resource and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or associated with Jenkins or any of its maintainers or governing organizations. Jenkins and the Jenkins logo are trademarks of their respective owners. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned in this course are the property of their respective owners.

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Instructor Details

Valentin Despa

I teach IT professionals what I wish I'd known earlier.

My foundation is built on years in the trenches as an Agile Enterprise Software Developer, engineering solutions for everything from fast-paced start-ups and SMBs to large global corporations. I hold recognized roles as an AWS Community Builder, Postman Supernova, and GitLab Hero, alongside a deep history of securing and building major open-source projects.

For over a decade, I've taken that real-world experience and quietly built one of the largest learning communities around API tooling, test automation, and DevOps practices. What started as a side YouTube channel turned into hundreds of thousands of learners, conference talks, and team workshops at companies most IT professionals have heard of.

The thread through all of it is the same: take something that looks intimidating and break it down so anyone can understand it in plain language.

Lately, I've been spending more time on practical AI in the workplace. I look at how teams can leverage AI for both everyday knowledge work and hands-on IT engineering, like coding and testing. I focus on cutting through the hype to figure out how AI actually helps IT professionals get work done, build, and ship faster. New formats, same approach.

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4.6

2,838 ratings on Udemy

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By Robert P on 8/29/2026

The instructor explains the information precisely and easily to understand. I really enjoyed the course, learned a lot and strongly recommend this course for everyone interested in Jenkins.

By Kimberly Moses on 8/16/2026

This course was challenging and it is more than Jenkins. I learned how to use GitHub, Docker, and some AWS services like ECS, ECR, and Fargate. Now I want to know more about Jenkins and will try to build some projects on my own to put what I learned to the test.

By Luca Cravero on 7/14/2026

Chaotic. In some cases it seems like a course for complete beginners, as in the explanation of basic Linux commands, while others important information is left out. Even the practical exercises are often confusing, not well organized, and cause a significant waste of time compared to the declared duration of the course. The teacher seems a nice person and very skilled but I think the course should be revised trying to build a more linear and clear path, probably including as a requirement the basic knowledge of Linux systems and Docker so as not to have to waste time with these concepts and be able to focus the course on Jenkins instead.

By Nikita Kiss on 6/17/2026

Overall, the course is good, except for periodically getting stuck on issues related to permission denials, non-preferable hot fixes in a Jenkinsfile that you should never use in production as a DevOps. What I appreciated was how the author thoroughly explained every detail of Jenkins, Docker, and GitHub, including their architecture and design. Also, making and fixing mistakes was a very crucial part of this course. As someone who works with Jenkins in a production environment and understands the realities of its use, I would have preferred this course to be more intermediate in level, while still being considerate of beginners.

By Bhavna Gargate on 3/5/2026

The course was well structured and the lectures covered all the important topics as mentioned in overview. Exactly what I was looking for. The jenkins docker container with dind container attached to it was a bonus for me. Thank you!

By Stalin Raja P on 2/23/2026

He is thorogh in the field of CI-CD and explain the topics crystal clear. I like his approach error-solving methods in this course. He didnt correct it upload the course, instead he wants his students to learn how to fix the errors. THankyou Valentin for this wonderful course.

By Erich Paul on 2/16/2026

Even though, I am rather experienced in Jenkins, I wanted to go back to the roots to figure out how things might be entrenched with me, how others work with Jenkins, and get confirmation on my existing knowledge. During the course there were many small things that were really helpful and will find their way into my day-to-day work life.

By Meher Preetham Kommera on 1/16/2026

All the instructions and the lectures were as detailed as possible for a beginner to understand how to use Jenkins and integrate other tools like Git and AWS. I would definitely recommend it to beginners who are trying to get into DevOps.

By Jian Gao on 11/27/2025

One of the great feature is to let demo fail, and walk through to explore solutions and fix. This is a very realistic approach for learning, which is different from other "happy path only" courses. Great learning experience!

By Adam Jamal on 11/27/2025

Good instructions and detail explanation for every steps. Can follow the course since the instructor guide us along to learn the new concepts easily. Highly recommended for those who want to get to know Jenkins, docker, devops, CI/CD and AWS cloud deployment.

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Jenkins: Jobs, Pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps for Beginners
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  • Lectures:118 in 7 sections
  • Practice:7 quizzes
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