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Platform Navigation Guide

How to navigate and use the learning platform effectively

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Written by Raja Shekar
Updated over 2 months ago

πŸš€ Quick Summary:

  • 🀳 Self Service portal to manage your courses and exams

  • πŸ“Š Dashboard shows progress, lab status, and deadlines

  • πŸŽ₯ Videos stream online (not downloadable)

  • πŸ“„ PDF manuals available for offline reference

  • πŸ’¬ Mattermost channel for community support

  • πŸŽ›οΈ Student portal for self-service needs


πŸ“Š Your Learning Dashboard

Our learning platform is designed for ease of use while providing all the tools you need for successful certification preparation. Upon logging in, your dashboard provides an at-a-glance view of:

  • πŸ“ˆ Course progress and completed modules

  • ⏰ Remaining lab days

  • πŸ“… Exam voucher expiration date

  • 🎯 Upcoming deadlines and milestones

This helps you manage your time effectively and ensures you don't miss important deadlines.


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πŸŽ₯ Optimized Video Experience

Our video learning experience is optimized for online streaming, ensuring you always have access to the most up-to-date content:

  • ⏯️ Platform remembers your progress - pause and resume anytime

  • πŸ“š Each video paired with relevant lab exercises

  • πŸ“± Mobile-friendly learning experience

  • πŸ”„ Always current - no outdated content


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πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Use the dual approach - watch videos for visual instruction and hands-on labs to gain practical experience!


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πŸ’¬ Community Connection

Our Mattermost channel connects you to the global Practical DevSecOps community:

  • ❓ Ask questions and get expert answers

  • πŸ’‘ Share insights with fellow students

  • πŸ“š Learn from alumni experiences

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Direct access to instructors and teaching assistants

  • ⚑ Typically receive responses within minutes

  • 🌍 Real-world context and practical tips

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