• phone icon +44 7459 302492 email message icon support@uplatz.com
  • Register

BUY THIS COURSE (USD 17 USD 41)
4.8 (2 reviews)
( 10 Students )

 

Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Learn Open Policy Agent (OPA) to implement fine-grained, declarative policy enforcement across Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, & cloud-native.
( add to cart )
Save 59% Offer ends on 31-Dec-2025
Course Duration: 10 Hours
Preview Open Policy Agent (OPA) course
  Price Match Guarantee   Full Lifetime Access     Access on any Device   Technical Support    Secure Checkout   Course Completion Certificate
New & Hot
Bestseller
Job-oriented
Coming Soon

Students also bought -

Completed the course? Request here for Certificate. ALL COURSES

Open Policy Agent (OPA) – Policy as Code for Modern Infrastructure – Online Course
 
This Open Policy Agent (OPA) course is designed for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, Kubernetes administrators, and security professionals who aim to master policy-as-code for automated governance and compliance in modern cloud-native systems. OPA provides a unified approach for enforcing policies across the stack, from Kubernetes admission control to API gateways, CI/CD pipelines, and service meshes.
 
What is OPA?
 
Open Policy Agent (OPA) is an open-source, general-purpose policy engine that enables "policy as code." It decouples policy decision-making from application logic and infrastructure components. With OPA, policies are written in a high-level declarative language called Rego and can be applied consistently across Kubernetes, Terraform, microservices, API gateways, and more.
 
This course teaches how to write, test, and deploy OPA policies, integrate OPA with Kubernetes (using Gatekeeper), enforce policies in CI/CD workflows, and implement security and compliance controls across your stack.
 
How to Use This Course
 
To maximize learning and application:
  1. Understand Policy as Code Concepts: Begin with foundational policy concepts before diving into OPA and Rego.
  2. Learn Through Hands-On Practice: Follow coding examples to write and test OPA policies locally.
  3. Integrate with Kubernetes: Learn OPA Gatekeeper to enforce admission policies.
  4. Apply in Real-World Scenarios: Use OPA in CI/CD pipelines, cloud provisioning (Terraform), and API security.
  5. Adopt Enterprise Practices: Learn about distributed OPA deployments, performance optimization, and auditing for compliance.
By completing this course, you will be equipped to enforce compliance, strengthen security, and implement consistent governance across complex cloud-native environments.

Course/Topic 1 - Coming Soon

  • The videos for this course are being recorded freshly and should be available in a few days. Please contact info@uplatz.com to know the exact date of the release of this course.

    • 01:20
Course Objectives Back to Top
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
 
  1. Understand OPA architecture and the concept of policy as code.
  2. Write policies in Rego language and evaluate them locally.
  3. Integrate OPA with Kubernetes using Gatekeeper for admission control.
  4. Use OPA for microservices authorization and API policy enforcement.
  5. Implement policies for Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  6. Apply OPA in CI/CD workflows for automated security checks.
  7. Deploy OPA as a sidecar, daemon, or centralized service.
  8. Monitor and audit policy decisions in OPA.
  9. Optimize OPA performance and manage policies at scale.
  10. Apply governance and compliance controls using OPA in enterprise scenarios.
Course Syllabus Back to Top
Course Syllabus
 
Module 1: Introduction to Policy as Code
  • Why policies matter in cloud-native systems
  • Overview of OPA and policy-as-code principles
  • Key OPA use cases across the stack
Module 2: OPA Architecture and Components
  • OPA policy engine overview
  • Rego policy language introduction
  • Policy decision vs. enforcement
Module 3: Writing Policies in Rego
  • Syntax, queries, and rule definitions
  • Input, data, and decision-making in Rego
  • Testing policies with OPA’s built-in tools
Module 4: Using OPA CLI and Playground
  • Setting up OPA locally
  • Running and testing policies via CLI
  • Using OPA Playground for interactive policy development
Module 5: OPA for Kubernetes (OPA Gatekeeper)
  • Introduction to OPA Gatekeeper
  • Writing constraint templates and constraints
  • Enforcing Kubernetes admission policies
Module 6: OPA for Microservices and APIs
  • OPA for service-level authorization
  • API Gateway (Envoy/Istio) integration
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and OPA
Module 7: OPA with Infrastructure as Code
  • Terraform + OPA for IaC governance
  • Enforcing compliance in provisioning workflows
  • Validating cloud resources with OPA
Module 8: CI/CD Integration
  • Using OPA in Jenkins/GitLab CI/GitHub Actions
  • Automating policy checks pre-deployment
  • Policy enforcement gates in pipelines
Module 9: Distributed OPA Deployment
  • Sidecar vs. centralized deployment
  • Performance tuning and caching
  • Scaling OPA in enterprise clusters
Module 10: Monitoring, Auditing, and Compliance
  • Logging and auditing policy decisions
  • Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Integrating OPA with observability tools
Module 11: Real-World Projects (Hands-On)
  • Enforcing Kubernetes pod security policies
  • Terraform policy validation for cloud resources
  • API authorization policies using OPA with Envoy
  • CI/CD pipeline security gate with OPA
Module 12: Advanced Topics and Interview Preparation
 
  • Policy bundling and distribution
  • OPA REST API for external services
  • Key interview questions and troubleshooting
Certification Back to Top

Upon completing this course, learners will receive an industry-recognized Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating expertise in implementing policy-as-code using OPA. This certification showcases your ability to write Rego policies, enforce governance in Kubernetes and cloud environments, integrate OPA into CI/CD workflows, and apply it for enterprise security and compliance. It strengthens credentials for DevOps, cloud engineering, and security automation roles.

Career & Jobs Back to Top
Open Policy Agent is increasingly vital in organizations adopting Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. Completing this course equips you for roles such as:
  • DevSecOps Engineer (Policy as Code Specialist)
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Kubernetes Administrator with Governance Expertise
  • Platform/Infrastructure Engineer (OPA/Policy Automation)
  • Compliance and Governance Automation Specialist
OPA skills are in demand among enterprises using Kubernetes, Terraform, and service meshes, especially in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government). As policies shift from manual audits to code-based enforcement, OPA expertise is crucial for implementing security, compliance, and risk controls in automated pipelines. With organizations prioritizing DevSecOps and zero-trust architectures, professionals skilled in OPA are positioned for high-demand and high-paying roles.
Interview Questions Back to Top
1. What is Open Policy Agent (OPA)?
OPA is an open-source policy engine that allows you to define and enforce policies as code across Kubernetes, APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
 
2. What is Rego in OPA?
Rego is OPA’s declarative policy language used to define rules for decision-making based on input data.
 
3. How does OPA integrate with Kubernetes?
OPA integrates with Kubernetes via OPA Gatekeeper, which enforces admission control policies using constraint templates and constraints.
 
4. What is the difference between OPA and Gatekeeper?
OPA is the core policy engine, while Gatekeeper is an admission controller that uses OPA to enforce policies in Kubernetes clusters.
 
5. Can OPA enforce runtime policies?
OPA itself is for policy decisions; enforcement happens in the system integrating OPA (e.g., Kubernetes, API gateways).
 
6. How do you use OPA for API authorization?
OPA can be integrated with API gateways like Envoy or Istio to make real-time authorization decisions for incoming API requests.
 
7. What are common OPA use cases in DevSecOps?
CI/CD security gates, Kubernetes compliance enforcement, IaC governance (Terraform), and API access control.
 
8. How do you test OPA policies?
OPA includes a test framework where policies can be tested using opa test with defined input and expected outcomes.
 
9. How is OPA deployed in production?
OPA can run as a sidecar container, daemon service, or centralized policy server accessible over its REST API.
 
10. How does OPA help with compliance?
OPA automates compliance checks by codifying regulatory rules (e.g., PCI, GDPR) and enforcing them in Kubernetes or CI/CD workflows.
Course Quiz Back to Top
Start Quiz
Q1. What are the payment options?
A1. We have multiple payment options: 1) Book your course on our webiste by clicking on Buy this course button on top right of this course page 2) Pay via Invoice using any credit or debit card 3) Pay to our UK or India bank account 4) If your HR or employer is making the payment, then we can send them an invoice to pay.

Q2. Will I get certificate?
A2. Yes, you will receive course completion certificate from Uplatz confirming that you have completed this course with Uplatz. Once you complete your learning please submit this for to request for your certificate https://training.uplatz.com/certificate-request.php

Q3. How long is the course access?
A3. All our video courses comes with lifetime access. Once you purchase a video course with Uplatz you have lifetime access to the course i.e. forever. You can access your course any time via our website and/or mobile app and learn at your own convenience.

Q4. Are the videos downloadable?
A4. Video courses cannot be downloaded, but you have lifetime access to any video course you purchase on our website. You will be able to play the videos on our our website and mobile app.

Q5. Do you take exam? Do I need to pass exam? How to book exam?
A5. We do not take exam as part of the our training programs whether it is video course or live online class. These courses are professional courses and are offered to upskill and move on in the career ladder. However if there is an associated exam to the subject you are learning with us then you need to contact the relevant examination authority for booking your exam.

Q6. Can I get study material with the course?
A6. The study material might or might not be available for this course. Please note that though we strive to provide you the best materials but we cannot guarantee the exact study material that is mentioned anywhere within the lecture videos. Please submit study material request using the form https://training.uplatz.com/study-material-request.php

Q7. What is your refund policy?
A7. Please refer to our Refund policy mentioned on our website, here is the link to Uplatz refund policy https://training.uplatz.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy.php

Q8. Do you provide any discounts?
A8. We run promotions and discounts from time to time, we suggest you to register on our website so you can receive our emails related to promotions and offers.

Q9. What are overview courses?
A9. Overview courses are 1-2 hours short to help you decide if you want to go for the full course on that particular subject. Uplatz overview courses are either free or minimally charged such as GBP 1 / USD 2 / EUR 2 / INR 100

Q10. What are individual courses?
A10. Individual courses are simply our video courses available on Uplatz website and app across more than 300 technologies. Each course varies in duration from 5 hours uptop 150 hours. Check all our courses here https://training.uplatz.com/online-it-courses.php?search=individual

Q11. What are bundle courses?
A11. Bundle courses offered by Uplatz are combo of 2 or more video courses. We have Bundle up the similar technologies together in Bundles so offer you better value in pricing and give you an enhaced learning experience. Check all Bundle courses here https://training.uplatz.com/online-it-courses.php?search=bundle

Q12. What are Career Path programs?
A12. Career Path programs are our comprehensive learning package of video course. These are combined in a way by keeping in mind the career you would like to aim after doing career path program. Career path programs ranges from 100 hours to 600 hours and covers wide variety of courses for you to become an expert on those technologies. Check all Career Path Programs here https://training.uplatz.com/online-it-courses.php?career_path_courses=done

Q13. What are Learning Path programs?
A13. Learning Path programs are dedicated courses designed by SAP professionals to start and enhance their career in an SAP domain. It covers from basic to advance level of all courses across each business function. These programs are available across SAP finance, SAP Logistics, SAP HR, SAP succcessfactors, SAP Technical, SAP Sales, SAP S/4HANA and many more Check all Learning path here https://training.uplatz.com/online-it-courses.php?learning_path_courses=done

Q14. What are Premium Career tracks?
A14. Premium Career tracks are programs consisting of video courses that lead to skills required by C-suite executives such as CEO, CTO, CFO, and so on. These programs will help you gain knowledge and acumen to become a senior management executive.

Q15. How unlimited subscription works?
A15. Uplatz offers 2 types of unlimited subscription, Monthly and Yearly. Our monthly subscription give you unlimited access to our more than 300 video courses with 6000 hours of learning content. The plan renews each month. Minimum committment is for 1 year, you can cancel anytime after 1 year of enrolment. Our yearly subscription gives you unlimited access to our more than 300 video courses with 6000 hours of learning content. The plan renews every year. Minimum committment is for 1 year, you can cancel the plan anytime after 1 year. Check our monthly and yearly subscription here https://training.uplatz.com/online-it-courses.php?search=subscription

Q16. Do you provide software access with video course?
A16. Software access can be purchased seperately at an additional cost. The cost varies from course to course but is generally in between GBP 20 to GBP 40 per month.

Q17. Does your course guarantee a job?
A17. Our course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the subject and equip you with valuable skills. While the course is a significant step toward your career goals, its important to note that the job market can vary, and some positions might require additional certifications or experience. Remember that the job landscape is constantly evolving. We encourage you to continue learning and stay updated on industry trends even after completing the course. Many successful professionals combine formal education with ongoing self-improvement to excel in their careers. We are here to support you in your journey!

Q18. Do you provide placement services?
A18. While our course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, we currently do not offer placement services as part of the course package. Our main focus is on delivering high-quality education and equipping you with essential skills in this field. However, we understand that finding job opportunities is a crucial aspect of your career journey. We recommend exploring various avenues to enhance your job search:
a) Career Counseling: Seek guidance from career counselors who can provide personalized advice and help you tailor your job search strategy.
b) Networking: Attend industry events, workshops, and conferences to build connections with professionals in your field. Networking can often lead to job referrals and valuable insights.
c) Online Professional Network: Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, a reputable online professional network, to explore job opportunities that resonate with your skills and interests.
d) Online Job Platforms: Investigate prominent online job platforms in your region and submit applications for suitable positions considering both your prior experience and the newly acquired knowledge. e.g in UK the major job platforms are Reed, Indeed, CV library, Total Jobs, Linkedin.
While we may not offer placement services, we are here to support you in other ways. If you have any questions about the industry, job search strategies, or interview preparation, please dont hesitate to reach out. Remember that taking an active role in your job search process can lead to valuable experiences and opportunities.

Q19. How do I enrol in Uplatz video courses?
A19. To enroll, click on "Buy This Course," You will see this option at the top of the page.
a) Choose your payment method.
b) Stripe for any Credit or debit card from anywhere in the world.
c) PayPal for payments via PayPal account.
d) Choose PayUmoney if you are based in India.
e) Start learning: After payment, your course will be added to your profile in the student dashboard under "Video Courses".

Q20. How do I access my course after payment?
A20. Once you have made the payment on our website, you can access your course by clicking on the "My Courses" option in the main menu or by navigating to your profile, then the student dashboard, and finally selecting "Video Courses".

Q21. Can I get help from a tutor if I have doubts while learning from a video course?
A21. Tutor support is not available for our video course. If you believe you require assistance from a tutor, we recommend considering our live class option. Please contact our team for the most up-to-date availability. The pricing for live classes typically begins at USD 999 and may vary.



BUY THIS COURSE (USD 17 USD 41)