practical-devsecops.comReviews of practical-devsecops.com

I've been in Software Engineering for 12 years and in Security for 5 of those. I thought the course did a greta job in reinforcing concepts I already knew as well as presenting information I hadn't considered or learned before. It is definitely worth taking for someone just getting into APIs and API Security regardless of how long you've been in the industry. The labs were very useful and I was a big fan of the lab environment that is provided. That said, the course was entirely narrated by a generated voice which left it feeling unpolished, especially when its mispronouncing common terms and acronyms. I think the course would feel much more professional if a real narrator could be brought on to read the content. Not a deal breaker by any means, but it definitely took away from my focus. I also didn't realize that the exam was an actual practical exam, not a standardized test. That could be my own fault as I may have skipped through that part of the intro. I ultimately ended up thinking that this was better than a regular standardized test, but I would have gone through the course a little differently had I known earlier. Pay special attention to the labs! I will be recommending this course to my colleagues and would recommend to anyone reading this review looking to get more hands on with the full breadth of API Security and development.

The experience with the instructor was very thorough. All the preparation for the final exam was meticulous and with the right personal reading, it ensured your success in the final exam.

The lab courses and practical labs were useful. I liked how the course had set up a lab for the participants to play around. The courses are up to date and they are real world scenarios.

it was pretty good course and exam

I was one of the early "Alpha" or "Beta" students, and at the time, the course was still under development, with content released progressively—chapter by chapter. As such, I chose to wait until the course was fully completed before beginning. After the course was finalized, I received a follow-up email from Practical DevSecOps, which showed their effort in keeping early students updated. During my learning journey, I noticed that course materials were occasionally moved or updated. If you're planning to enroll, do be aware that the course is relatively new and actively maintained. The team frequently refreshes and improves the content, which is a positive sign of commitment to quality. Just keep in mind that you might see your course progress drop (e.g., from 100% to 90%) when new content is added—this is normal and reflects ongoing updates, not missing progress. In terms of content, this course is one of the few that offers hands-on, practical experience in this domain. Personally, I found it worth the investment. Although I later discovered a cheaper alternative, I have no regrets about choosing this program. Key topics I learned include: Building Large Language Models (LLMs) Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Checking for outdated packages and dependencies Detecting toxicity and evaluating model accuracy Most importantly: vulnerability scanning using a variety of tools, and applying appropriate patches Overall, it’s a solid course for those seeking hands-on skills in secure AI development and operations.

Great content, for beginner to mid-level DevSecOps engineers, exam could've been much better TBH

The labs were the difference makers. concepts got easy to understand using labs

Great content, easy to understand, great applicability