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GitLab learning paths and badges
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GitLab's free learning paths on CI/CD and DevOps, with badges.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
Some certifications are paid; verify the free track all the way to the last step.
- Provider
- GitLab
- What you get
- a digital badge
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~10 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The GitLab University catalogue holds both kinds of content: free learning paths with badges, and paid certifications. The free part covers building pipelines, runners, security scanning and project management.
GitLab CI is a tool practically every modern team touches, so the learning value is high even though the badge itself weighs little on a CV.
Who it is for
Developers and DevOps beginners who need to learn how pipelines are built.
How to get it
- 1Open GitLab and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~10 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile.
From Georgia
university.gitlab.com is open and the free tracks ask for no card.
What to watch for
Some certifications are paid and sit next to the free ones in the same catalogue. Verify the price is zero before the final step.
Frequently asked questions
Is GitLab learning paths and badges really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a digital badge. Checked against GitLab's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does GitLab learning paths and badges take?
GitLab states roughly 10 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
university.gitlab.com is open and the free tracks ask for no card.