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
How Let’s Encrypt operates and its role in web security
Issuing SSL/TLS certificates via HTTP-01 and DNS-01 challenges
Configuring automatic certificate renewal using Certbot or alternative ACME clients
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
Expertise in ACME challenge methods and automation
Configuration skills for HTTPS on web servers and platforms
Troubleshooting deployment errors and validation failures
Applying best practices in web security and encryption
Pre-requisite
Basic familiarity with Linux command line and server setup
Understanding of DNS configuration (recommended for DNS‑01 challenge)
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Paths after Completing This Course
Web Developer / DevOps Engineer with SSL deployment skills
System Administrator or Site Reliability Engineer securing production servers
Cloud Security Specialist handling encryption automation
Freelance consultant for secure website infrastructure
IT professional with enhanced credentials in cybersecurity and HTTPS best practices
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Course Content
3 sections•7 resources• total length
General
3 resources
Announcements
Introducton to LetsEncrypt (PDF)
Reference: The related github repository
LetsEncrypt
4 resources
[Urdu/Hindi] Introduction to LetsEncrypt - Basics - 1/2 - Theory - ( incl. HTTPS, SSL Certificates)
[Urdu/Hindi] Introduction to LetsEncrypt - Basics - 2/2 - Demo
[English] Introduction to LetsEncrypt - Basics - Part 1/2 - Theory
[English ] Introduction to LetsEncrypt - Basics - Part 2/2 - Demo
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