Are you ready to master Terraform and automate AWS infrastructure like a pro?

This hands-on master class is your complete guide to building, managing, and automating AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and GitHub Actions CI/CD. Whether you're a beginner exploring cloud automation or an experienced DevOps engineer looking to streamline deployments, this course has everything you need to level up.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand Terraform fundamentals and core concepts

• Write reusable, scalable, and secure Terraform code for AWS

• Manage Terraform state files using S3, DynamoDB, and best practices

• Modularize your code for real-world infrastructure projects

• Handle secrets and sensitive data securely in Terraform workflows

• Implement robust IAM policies and AWS security best practices

• Automate Terraform with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines

• Configure GitHub OIDC authentication for secure AWS access

• Deploy multi-region and multi-environment AWS infrastructure

• Detect drift and optimize AWS costs with Terraform

• Apply real-world use cases, pro tips, and industry best practices

Course Breakdown:

1. Introduction to Instructor

Meet your instructor and discover the experience and mission behind this master class.

2. What You Will Learn in This Course

Get a big-picture overview of the practical skills and outcomes you'll achieve.

3. Pre-Requisites Setup of the Course

Set up your tools and accounts (Terraform CLI, AWS, GitHub) for a smooth learning experience.

4. Terraform Fundamentals – Building AWS Infrastructure

Understand Terraform basics like providers, resources, and HCL syntax while deploying your first AWS resource.

5. Writing Terraform Code for AWS Infrastructure

Dive deeper into writing clean, efficient Terraform configurations for real-world AWS services.

6. Understanding Terraform State for AWS Infrastructure as Code

Learn about local vs remote state, state locking, and managing Terraform state effectively in AWS.

7. Modularizing Terraform Code

Create and use Terraform modules to promote code reuse, scalability, and easier maintenance.

8. Managing Secrets & Sensitive Data

Secure your Terraform workflows using .tfvars, environment variables, and AWS Secrets Manager/SSM.

9. AWS IAM & Security Best Practices for Terraform

Implement fine-grained IAM policies and follow AWS best practices for managing cloud identities.

10. Secure Terraform State File in AWS

Configure remote state backends using S3, enable state locking with DynamoDB, and add encryption with KMS.

11. Security Best Practices for Terraform

Explore Terraform-specific security tips: from avoiding hardcoded secrets to using tools for configuration audits.

12. Automating Terraform with GitHub Actions

Build a fully automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to validate and deploy Terraform code.

13. OIDC Authentication Setup – Demo

Replace long-lived AWS keys with secure GitHub OIDC authentication for short-lived, scoped credentials.

14. GitHub Actions Workflow Walkthrough

Break down each part of the GitHub Actions workflow, from triggering to secrets management and job setup.

15. AWS Multi-Region & Multi-Environment – Demo

Deploy infrastructure across multiple AWS regions and environments using a modular, scalable CI/CD setup.

16. Terraform Best Practices & Real-World Use Cases

See Terraform in action across real-world scenarios and learn tips used by industry professionals.

17. Cost Optimization & Drift Detection

Implement cost-saving strategies and use Terraform and AWS tools to detect infrastructure drift.

18. Wrapping Up & Bonus Content

Recap your journey, explore bonus resources, and get actionable next steps for continued growth in IaC.

Who This Course Is For:

• Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Architects using AWS

• Developers looking to automate infrastructure deployments

• Anyone eager to learn Terraform, GitHub Actions, and AWS IaC in one streamlined course

By the end of this course, you'll not only master Terraform for AWS, but also be equipped to automate deployments, secure your workflows, and build production-grade infrastructure that scales.