Go Programming For Cloud-native Systems Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The Go Programming for Cloud-Native Systems Training Course is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and software architects seeking to master Go (Golang), one of the fastest-growing programming languages powering scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications. Go’s simplicity, concurrency model, and strong standard library make it the preferred language for building microservices, containerized applications, and system-level tools in modern cloud infrastructure.
This course provides hands-on skills in writing robust and efficient Go code, architecting cloud-native systems, and leveraging Go’s concurrency primitives to build scalable services. From designing RESTful APIs to working with containers, cloud platforms, and observability tools, this training equips participants with the practical knowledge and best practices needed to deploy and manage resilient applications in a distributed environment.
Target Audience
- Cloud-native application developers
- Backend and systems programmers
- DevOps and SRE professionals
- Platform engineers working with Kubernetes
- Developers transitioning from Java, Python, or Node.js
- Software architects designing distributed systems
- Engineers building microservices and APIs
Course Objectives
- Understand Go language syntax, data types, and best practices
- Write clean, maintainable, and idiomatic Go code
- Use Go’s concurrency model to build scalable applications
- Develop secure and performant RESTful APIs using Go
- Manage dependencies and structure large Go projects
- Implement cloud-native patterns using Go microservices
- Integrate Go applications with Docker and Kubernetes
- Write unit tests and benchmark Go code effectively
- Use observability tools to monitor and log Go applications
- Deploy cloud-native Go applications on modern platforms
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Go Language Fundamentals
- Introduction to Go and installation of Go toolchain
- Understanding packages, imports, and the Go workspace
- Writing basic programs, working with variables and types
- Control structures: conditionals, loops, and switch
- Error handling and panic recovery
Module 2: Functions, Structs, and Interfaces
- Declaring and calling functions
- Structs, methods, and value vs pointer receivers
- Defining and implementing interfaces
- Composition and embedding
- Best practices in encapsulation
Module 3: Concurrency with Goroutines and Channels
- Lightweight concurrency with goroutines
- Communicating between goroutines using channels
- Buffered vs unbuffered channels
- Select statements and context management
- Building concurrent patterns with sync primitives
Module 4: Working with Modules and Packages
- Managing dependencies with Go modules
- Creating and importing custom packages
- Versioning and vendoring
- Organizing large codebases
- Using third-party libraries securely
Module 5: Building RESTful APIs with Go
- Setting up HTTP servers using net/http
- Routing and middleware in Go web frameworks
- Parsing JSON and form data
- Building and documenting REST endpoints
- Securing APIs with token-based authentication
Module 6: Testing and Debugging Go Applications
- Writing unit tests using Go’s testing package
- Table-driven tests and test coverage
- Benchmarks and performance testing
- Using delve for interactive debugging
- Best practices for testable code
Module 7: Working with Databases and Storage
- Using database/sql and third-party ORMs
- Connecting to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
- Executing queries and handling transactions
- Struct mapping and data validation
- File handling and cloud storage integrations
Module 8: Microservices Architecture in Go
- Designing and structuring microservices
- Service discovery and communication
- gRPC vs REST in Go services
- Message queues and event-driven patterns
- Resilience with retries and circuit breakers
Module 9: Containerization and Deployment
- Writing Dockerfiles for Go applications
- Multi-stage builds for lightweight containers
- Pushing images to container registries
- Orchestrating containers with Docker Compose
- Automating CI/CD pipelines for Go projects
Module 10: Kubernetes and Service Mesh Integration
- Deploying Go applications on Kubernetes
- Creating Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests
- Configuring autoscaling, liveness, and readiness probes
- Integrating with service meshes like Istio
- Managing secrets and config maps
Module 11: Observability, Logging, and Metrics
- Structured logging with Logrus and Zap
- Exporting metrics with Prometheus
- Distributed tracing using OpenTelemetry
- Health checks and application monitoring
- Creating dashboards with Grafana
Module 12: Cloud-Native Go in Production
- Performance tuning and profiling Go apps
- Go security best practices and static analysis
- Managing deployments with blue/green and canary
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Building resilient services in production environments
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $5500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $4500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $4500 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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