Extremely well organized and high value
The course is extremely well organized and the pace is also very conducive to the learning process. The exercises are very well organized. Delivered very high value.
Cisco
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With more than 15 years of real-world engineering experience, our programs empower both teams and individuals to advance their skills. Developed by our senior engineers, our training is designed to deliver practical insight and mental models that translate directly to production impact.
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In Go, Rust, & Kubernetes
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If your goal is to master Go, Rust, or Kubernetes, the fastest path is learning from engineers who build and maintain high-scale systems daily. At Ardan Labs, every instructor is a working engineer. So you're not just learning how to code, you're learning how to think like an engineer.
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Learn real-world best practices.
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With over 15 years of hands-on experience, our training programs are built to level up teams and individuals through real-world instruction, practical curriculum, and flexible delivery formats.
Live Training
Learn from Industry Veterans
Intensive, instructor-led sessions delivered virtually or in-person in structured daily blocks.
- Real-time, interactive sessions
- Daily 4 to 8-hour learning blocks
- Includes session recordings and materials
- Focused instruction with direct feedback
Self-Paced Training
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Flexible, on-demand video courses built for independent learning — anytime, anywhere.
- Project-based, practical learning
- Certificate of completion for each course
- Courses in Go, Rust, Kubernetes, and Docker
- 25+ courses with over 500 hours of content
Best training in the Go community
"You should reach out to the team over at @ardanlabs. They have been training the Go community since the beginning and I've yet to see anyone do it better."
- Kelsey Hightower
The perfect partner
"ArdanLabs was the perfect partner for us because there is no better Go training out there and their engineer augmentation services didn't feel like engaging with contractors. Their engineers are true team players and great mentors for our team."
- Tradesy
Great class!
"Great class! The teams would benefit from post-class help in code reviews, mentoring, and development of starter kits for typical applications types in our environment."
- Paypal
Enhance Your Learning Journey
Beyond our core training programs, we offer a suite of free resources to support your continued growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, these tools are designed to complement your learning experience.
Ardan Labs Ultimate Go Tour
An interactive, hands-on introduction to Go for developers with experience in other languages. This guided tour provides practical exercises to help you grasp Go's fundamentals effectively.
Take the Tour
Free Training Bundle
Access a curated selection of our course content, including webinars and previews covering Go, Rust, Docker, and Kubernetes. Ideal for sampling our teaching approach and expanding your knowledge base.
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The Ultimate Go Notebook
A comprehensive reference companion to our Ultimate Go class, this notebook dives into advanced Go topics, design philosophies, and best practices. It's a valuable resource for both alumni and new learners seeking deeper insights.
Learn More about the Ultimate Go Notebook
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Explore a variety of educational content, including mini-series, technical podcast episodes, webinars, and more, covering Go, Rust, Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies. Stay updated and inspired with our latest videos.
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Be recognized for the work you've put in and the knowledge you've earned. Our Go and Rust certifications give you professional validation with practical weight. They're more than a badge; they're proof you can deliver.
Become Go & Rust CertifiedIndustry Experts. Trusted Instructors.
Learn from seasoned engineers with decades of industry experience who have designed 20+ courses across Go, Rust, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Bill Kennedy
Managing Partner / Lead Go Instructor
Bill has been developing software for 36 years. In 2013, he became a pioneer using Go and now has trained over 30,000 engineers that work for Fortune 100 companies. He also is the author of Go in Action, the Ultimate Go Notebook, and is the main contributor to our blog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are here to help with training questions. If you do not find what you need, please or email info@ardanlabs.com.
Self-paced training delivers on-demand, video-based learning that you can follow at your own speed and schedule. Ardan Labs offers different subscription bundles based on the programming language, each with a unique set of courses and hours of content. Each subscription lasts 1 year from the date of purchase and does not auto-renew, giving you full control over your renewal decisions.
Live training consists of instructor-led sessions, either in-person or streamed, typically delivered in bootcamp formats spanning 4 to 8-hour days. It includes real-time interaction, Q&A, recordings, and team-oriented customization. Events list | Custom for Teams
Yes. Ardan Labs offers special for corporate groups of three or more engineers. Corporate live sessions and self-paced team memberships come with custom quotes, streamlined procurement, and certificates of completion.
Ardan Labs currently offers training in these core technologies:
- Go (Golang)
- Rust
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Python (via team/custom—you will need to ).
Ardan Labs currently offers training in these formats:
- Live (Instructor-Led) — in-person or virtual bootcamps, interactive with expert-led curriculum and Q&A sessions.
- Self-Paced (On-Demand) — video libraries accessible any time, including course bundles and webinars, with 12-month access.
To get started:
- For individuals, browse the self-paced bundles (e.g., Ultimate Go or Rust) and enroll online.
- For teams, for a custom quote.
- For live sessions, register for upcoming events or request a corporate live session tailored to your team’s goals.
Why Engineers & Teams Trust Ardan Labs
Best training in the Go community
You should reach out to the team over at Ardan Labs. They have been training the Go community since the beginning and I've yet to see anyone do it better.
Kelsey Hightower
Go features that made work better
Feeling so happy with myself: yesterday at work I refactored some code to use Go 1.16 built-in embed. I learned about it at an Ardan Labs service class.
Jessica Greene
Well-structured and useful advice
Excellent class. The instructor is a hacker speaking to hackers, so we got very useful information and advice. Well-structured and paced. 10/10 would gopher it again.
ZipRecruiter
Best ever — learned to build great services
I finished Ultimate Service from Ardan Labs. I'm telling you this was the best ever. Talking from project structures to metrics. Now I can write good services in Go.
Adeniyi Oluwatola
Improved productivity with Go
Thanks Ardan Labs for a great Ultimate Go class! Bill is a great teacher and I'm definitely more productive in Go now.
Steve Francia
Complex topics explained clearly
Highly recommend Ultimate Go by Bill Kennedy and Ardan Labs. I appreciate how Bill explains complex topics simply and clearly. The labs were incredibly helpful too.
Matt Holt
Well documented and well structured
Their quality is astounding. They went above and beyond what we asked, working in line with best practices. Everything had test cases, was well documented and well structured, and ran smoothly.
Cole Calistra
The perfect partner
ArdanLabs was the perfect partner for us because there is no better Go training out there and their engineer augmentation services didn't feel like engaging with contractors. Their engineers are true team players and great mentors for our team.
Tradesy
Great class!
Great class! Our teams benefited from post-class help in code reviews, mentoring, and development of starter kits for typical applications types in our environment.
PayPal
Commitment to quality
The folks at Ardan Labs undertook all the tasks around software delivery (continuous integration, continuous delivery, unit testing, documentation, system integration) with the same commitment to quality that they demonstrated towards their code.
Carnegie Technologies
Absolutely professional delivery
Absolutely professional delivery of content. Engaging, to the point, great exercises, and very well rehearsed. You can tell Miki Tebeka is passionate about what he does.
GoodRx
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Where ideas get tested and shared. From the Lab is your inside look at the tools, thinking, and tech powering our work in Go, Rust, and Kubernetes. Discover our technical blogs, engineering insights, and YouTube videos created to support the developer community.
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