Training Backed by Engineering Expertise

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.

Why You Should Learn From Engineers,Not Just Instructors

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.

Our Training Paths

Our Learning Advantages

  • Learn more than just theory.

  • Learn real-world best practices.

  • Solve actual industry challenges.

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Backed by Engineering Expertise

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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.

Self-Paced Training
Self-Paced Training

Built to Scale Your Skills

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
Live Training
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
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Helping Industry Leaders Stay Ahead

From startups to Fortune 500s, engineering teams come to us to stay sharp, aligned, and production-ready. Our curriculums help companies level up fast, equipping teams with the skills, mindset, and context to solve real problems without sacrificing quality.

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Companies Trained
7,000+
Across various industries
Engineers Trained
40,000+
In Go, Rust, & Kubernetes
Intel, Service Now, Paypal, Prediction Guard, ZeniMax, Comcast, Dispatch, Lilly, Strategic Education Inc, United, ebay, Siemmens, Anchorlabs
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Our YouTube Channel

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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Ready to validate your skills?

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 Certified

Industry 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

Bill Kennedy

Managing Partner / Lead Go Instructor

Bill has been developing software for more than 30 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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  • 5 Courses in Go

  • 30 yrs experience

  • 2 Technical Publications in Go

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is self-paced training?

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.

What is Live training?

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

Do you have team pricing?

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.

What programming languages do you offer training in?

Ardan Labs currently offers training in these core technologies:

What formats do you offer for training?

Ardan Labs currently offers training in these core technologies:

  1. Live (Instructor-Led) - in-person or virtual bootcamps, interactive with expert-led curriculum and Q&A sessions.
  2. Self-Paced (On-Demand) - video libraries accessible any time, including course bundles and webinars, with 12-month access.
How do I get started with Ardan Labs training?

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

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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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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
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Go features that made work better

"Feeling so happy with myself: yesterday at work I refactored some code to use @golang 1.16 built-in, embed I learned about it at @ardanlabs service class."

- Jessica Greene
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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."

- Zip Recruiter
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Best ever—learned to build great services

"I finished Ultimate Service from @ardanlabs. 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
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Improved productivity with Go

"Thanks @ardanlabs for a great Ultimate Go class! Bill is a great teacher and I'm definitely more productive in Go now."

- Steve Francia
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Complex topics explained clearly

"Highly recommend Ultimate Go by @goinggodotnet & @ardanlabs. I appreciate how Bill explains complex topics simply and clearly. The labs were incredibly helpful too."

- Matt Holt
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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
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From the Lab

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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