Modern software systems are complex, distributed, and always on which makes monitoring a critical skill for any engineer. This course equips developers, SREs, and IT professionals with the ability to build a complete monitoring stack using Prometheus and Grafana. Starting from the basics of exporters and metric collection, learners will gain hands-on experience installing and configuring Prometheus in a Linux environment. They will then master PromQL, the powerful query language that transforms raw time-series data into actionable insights. Moving beyond queries, the course introduces alerting rules and Alertmanager, enabling proactive detection of anomalies and faster incident response. Finally, learners will integrate Prometheus with Grafana to design intuitive dashboards that bring clarity to complex systems and support real-world troubleshooting.
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What you'll learn
Configure Prometheus architecture to reliably collect, store, and query metrics in modern infrastructure environments.
Master PromQL to construct advanced queries that extract meaningful insights from time-series data.
Design effective alerting rules to proactively detect anomalies, ensure reliability, and reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR).
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to monitoring systems, highlighting their importance in modern software development, and provides an overview of Prometheus architecture along with hands-on setup in a Linux environment.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
This module builds on the foundations of Prometheus and exporters. Learners will dive into PromQL, the powerful query language of Prometheus, to turn raw metrics into actionable insights. They will also design and implement alerting rules that detect anomalies before they escalate.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
In this module, learners will connect Prometheus to Grafana and create meaningful dashboards that transform raw metrics into actionable visualizations. They will explore how Grafana enhances observability, learn best practices for designing dashboards that support real-world troubleshooting, and gain confidence in presenting system health visually to both engineers and stakeholders.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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