This hands-on course introduces Let’s Encrypt, the free, automated certificate authority that simplifies enabling HTTPS on web servers. Through practical demos and real-world examples, participants will learn how to issue, configure, and renew SSL/TLS certificates using ACME clients on Linux environments.
What you will learn
The fundamentals of TLS/SSL and HTTPS encryption
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How Let’s Encrypt operates and its role in web security
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Issuing SSL/TLS certificates via HTTP-01 and DNS-01 challenges
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Configuring automatic certificate renewal using Certbot or alternative ACME clients
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Integrating SSL in web servers like Apache, Nginx, Kubernetes, or Cloud tools
Skills you'll gain
Proficiency with SSL/TLS certificate issuance via Let’s Encrypt
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Expertise in ACME challenge methods and automation
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Configuration skills for HTTPS on web servers and platforms
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Troubleshooting deployment errors and validation failures
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Applying best practices in web security and encryption
Pre-requisite
Basic familiarity with Linux command line and server setup
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Understanding of DNS configuration (recommended for DNS‑01 challenge)
Certificate
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Career Paths after Completing This Course
Web Developer / DevOps Engineer with SSL deployment skills
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System Administrator or Site Reliability Engineer securing production servers
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Cloud Security Specialist handling encryption automation
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Freelance consultant for secure website infrastructure
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IT professional with enhanced credentials in cybersecurity and HTTPS best practices
- Teacher: Muhammad Kamran Azeem