Ansible Training for Beginners:
Learn IT Automation Through Hands-On Experience
In our Ansible course, learn how to install Ansible from scratch, write playbooks, and reliably automate your IT processes. No prior knowledge is required—we’ll start right from the basics.
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- 500+ participants
- Nuremberg & Online
- Open Source Experts
Place & Duration
3 days | Nuremberg & Online
Have you heard?
Are you already familiar with using Ansible in your day-to-day work? Then the Ansible Advanced Training course is your next step.
In-house training
Bring the NETWAYS Open Source experts directly to your company.
Here’s what you’ll take away from the Ansible Beginner Training Course
After completing this Ansible training for beginners, you’ll be able to automate your IT processes on your own—from your first playbook to reusable roles in a production environment.
- NPlaybooks: From Concept to Automation: You write, test, and deploy your own playbooks—idempotent and maintainable.
- NInventories, variables, and facts: You organize your environments and always know where Ansible gets its data from.
- NConfiguration Management with Ansible: You install packages, deploy configuration files, and manage services across platforms.
- NTemplating with Jinja2: Dynamic configurations without copy-pasting—including filters, conditions, and loops.
- NSensitive Data with Ansible Vault: You can securely encrypt passwords and secrets and integrate them into your automation workflow.
- NAnsible Galaxy Roles and Collections: You make targeted use of proven community roles and build your own reusable building blocks.
Who is this training course intended for?
This training course is designed for anyone who wants to learn IT automation with Ansible from the ground up, with no prior knowledge required.
Typical Participants
- Systems Engineer
- IT Operations
- DevOps Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- System Administrator
- SRE
Requirements
Ansible for beginners
- Solid basic knowledge of Linux/Unix
- Confident Use of the Command Line and a Text Editor
- Basic Understanding of Files, Directories, and Access Permissions
- No prior knowledge of Ansible is required: This training course starts from scratch
This training is right for you if …
… you want to automate IT processes
From Manual Scripts to Maintainable Automation: You’ll learn, step by step, how to efficiently handle recurring tasks with Ansible.
… you want to get your team in shape
You are responsible for IT operations and want to learn through hands-on experience how professional configuration management works with Ansible.
… you want to explore further later
After completing this course, you’ll be well prepared for the Ansible Advanced Training course.
Content and Practical Examples: Ansible for Beginners
Fundamentals & Ad Hoc
- Architecture & Basic Concepts: Agentless Approach, SSH Communication, Control Node and Managed Node
- Installation and Configuration: Setup via Package Manager and pip, Understanding 'ansible.cfg'
- Ad-hoc Commands: Quick Actions Without a Playbook Using the Most Important Modules
- Inventories, Variables, and Facts: Static Inventories, 'host_vars', 'group_vars', Variable Precedence
- Getting Started with Playbooks: Creating Your First Playbooks, Plays, and Tasks, and Understanding Idempotence
Explore Playbooks in More Depth
- Conditions and Loops: 'when', 'loop', 'until', as well as 'block' / 'rescue' / 'always'
- Templating, Tests, Filters, Lookups: Jinja2 Templates, Standard Filters, Lookup Plugins
- Tasks and Handlers: Proper Use of 'notify' and 'listen'
- Ansible Galaxy: Roles & Collections: Using Public Roles, 'requirements.yml', Versioning
Security, Reusability, and Outlook
- Protecting Sensitive Data with Ansible Vault: Encrypting Variables and Files
- Code Reuse: Organizing Your Own Roles, 'import' vs. 'include'
- Troubleshooting and Debugging: '--check', '--diff', the 'debug' module, common pitfalls
- Outlook: Integration with version control, initial ideas for CI/CD
Dates
Desired date
Unfortunately, you’re not available on these dates, but would you still like to attend our Ansible training for beginners? Then just let us know which date would be most suitable for you. Let us know your preferred date!
Investing in Your Professional Development
Choose the format that works best for you. Both packages cover the same material, but differ in terms of the extras they include.
Online
Ansible for beginners- Live Training with NETWAYS Experts
- Comprehensive training documentation
- Practical exercises with virtual machines
- Additional assistant coach for groups of seven or more participants
- Chat Channel for Discussion and Networking
- Certificate
Attendance
Ansible for beginners- In-Person Live Training in Nuremberg
- Comprehensive training documentation
- Practical exercises with virtual machines
- Catering during the breaks
- Daily Lunch
- Dinner on the first day of training
- Laptop for the duration of the training session
- Certificate
Attractive group discounts for teams
The big savings start with just 2 participants. Savings of up to 25% per person are possible.
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LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED EXPERTS
Our trainers regularly use Ansible in software and client projects.
Learn open source hands-on with ThiloIn our training courses, you learn from experienced professionals and put your new skills into practice right away.What Former Participants Say
Engaging, presented in a vivid way, highly recommended
Corinna Papendick | Deichmann
Good insight, highly recommended
We got a very good insight into the subject matter in the Ansible Fundamentals training course. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Roland Kowalski | Deichmann
Informative, knowledgeable, and eloquent trainer
A very informative Ansible training course with interesting topics and a highly knowledgeable and articulate instructor.
Heiko Bär | PAYONE GmbH
FAQs About the Ansible Training Course
Do you have any questions? Here are the most common answers.
How do the online training sessions work from a technical standpoint?
The online training sessions are held via Microsoft Teams. Questions can be asked at any time, either directly to the instructor or conveniently via the chat feature.
- The training session will not be recorded.
- A camera and microphone aren't required—but they're highly recommended for a lively discussion.
- Participation from behind a corporate firewall or via VPN is possible, provided that outbound HTTPS and SSH connections to the NETWAYS systems are permitted.
A technical check is not included as standard, but can be arranged on a case-by-case basis in advance if needed.
What are the technical requirements?
All you need to participate is a modern browser—Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge. You will also need:
- An SSH client
- Direct Internet access (in some courses, also via non-standard ports in addition to HTTP/HTTPS via ports 80/443)
How do the practical exercises work?
The exercises take place on dedicated virtual machines (VMs) in the NETWAYS Web Services training environment. The process follows a set pattern:
- The instructor introduces the topic.
- Participants work independently on practical tasks (e.g., installing or configuring services).
- Afterward, the results will be discussed together and any outstanding questions will be addressed.
There is a sample solution for each exercise in the handout.
Can I continue to use the training environment after the course?
No, the training environment is available only during the course and will no longer be accessible afterward.
What should I know about the in-person training in Nuremberg?
After registering, you'll receive two hotel recommendations with special rates, as well as all the important information about getting there and parking options. The training fee includes:
- Daily Lunch
- Morning and afternoon breaks with a variety of food options
- A group dinner on the first day of training
How many participants are there per training session?
Group size is limited to a maximum of 14 participants—to ensure personalized attention and ample opportunity for individual questions.
What prior knowledge is recommended?
The recommended prerequisites are listed in the respective course description under “Who is this training for?”—it’s best to take a quick look at them before registering.
What materials will I receive after the training?
After the training, you will receive the following via email:
- A certificate of participation
- The training materials as a PDF (handout including all sample solutions)
Can I cancel, reschedule, or send a substitute participant?
Cancellations are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the training course, subject to a cancellation fee of €100 plus VAT may apply. After that, unfortunately, cancellations are not permitted. Prevented in the short term? No problem—you can send a replacement to the training at any time.
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