What you'll learn

Learn how to build a real monitoring solution using Datadog—collecting metrics, logs, and traces—and learn how to visualize and monitor this data.

This course, Datadog Agent, Metrics, and Dashboards, delivers practical, hands-on skills to build a strong monitoring foundation using Datadog.

First, you'll explore how to install and configure the Datadog Agent to reliably collect system metrics, uncover performance insights, and establish a consistent observability baseline.

Next, you'll discover how to build and customize dashboards that transform raw data into clear, meaningful visualizations that support faster troubleshooting and informed decision-making.

Finally, you'll learn how to implement effective tagging strategies that bring structure to your data, enable powerful filtering, and simplify cross-system analysis for deeper operational clarity.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to turn scattered system data into a unified, real-time monitoring solution, improving visibility, accelerating issue resolution, and strengthening your overall observability practices.