Expand your Kubernetes skill set and prepare for your CKAD certification exam with these
Recorded video courses, Live training courses and Interactive scenarios.
Recorded Video Courses
Recorded Video Courses are available to purchase at PearsonIT Certification or InformIT, or watch online at learning.oreilly.com with a subscription. The advantage of a recorded video course is you can start studying at any time, and study at your own pace.
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KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 1. Getting Started with Containers
Acquire a solid understanding of containers first.
Getting Started with Containers LiveLessons
Become a container pro with either Docker or Podman.
This 6-hour course starts off with an overview of the basics and key topics of what containers are and goes in depth of what working with containers entail.
Each lesson provides detailed training followed by a hands-on lab, so you can practice your skills and extend your containers knowledge.
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KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 2. Getting Started with Kubernetes, 3rd Edition
In-dept and theoretical introduction to Kubernetes.
Getting Started with Kubernetes LiveLessons, 3rd edition
This Kubernetes video course gives you detailed explanations for leveraging Kubernetes as a tool for container orchestration and automation.
Including how to use Kubernetes with Docker, pods, labels, volumes, as well as architectures and deployments.
Study with 6 hours of video instruction, demos and labs.
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KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 3. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Now you master Kubernetes fundamentals, it is time for your first certification to proof you understand Kubernetes fundamentals and concepts
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Complete Video Course
The KCNA video course gives you an understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals and concepts to start working with Kubernetes and Cloud Native computing.
With 8 hours of video instruction, including labs, demonstrations, and lightboard explanations, this course also provides a solid preparation for your KCNA exam.
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KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 4. Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Now you master Kubernetes fundamentals, it is time to dive deeper.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition
The CKAD video course is an in-depth Kubernetes course in which you learn how to deploy applications in Kubernetes.
With this course you will acquire advanced knowledge of developing, creating, managing, storing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes applications. The course also prepares you for taking the CKAD exam.
With more than 13 hours of video instruction, including labs, demonstrations, and lightboard explanations, this course provides a solid preparation for CKAD.
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Recommendations
Complement your training with the following courses:
For a quick overview of Kubernetes:
Hands-on Kubernetes LiveLessons 3rd edition
This course is all about giving you real-world skills for configuration and deployment, so you can tackle your Kubernetes projects head-on. It features over 4 hours of hands-on tutorials, complete with lightboard explanations and demonstrations, making it easy for you to start using Kubernetes right away.
For an understanding of Linux fundamentals:
Linux Fundamentals video course
Kubernetes comes from a Linux environment, and many of the things you'll be doing are interfacing with the Kubernetes command line. To be comfortable with that it's helpful to master Linux fundamentals.
For a deeper understanding:
Building and Managing Microservices with Kubernetes and Istio
Microservices is the right choice to run complex applications. Learn to run successful Microservices in Kubernetes and Istio.
Live Training Courses
Live Training Courses are available at O’Reilly with a subscription. The advantage of live training courses is that the learning in the live courses can be a little bit more up-to-date in comparison to recorded video courses. When changes are introduced in Kubernetes software, the live course will cover this topic with accurate information.
Normally the live training courses are fast-paced. On the other hand, there is live interaction so you can ask questions during the training and the teaching can be adapted to your needs – to a certain extent.
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KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 1. Containers Fundamentals
Acquire solid fundamental Containers skills.
Containers in 4 hours: Docker and Podman
Since Kubernetes is all about managing containers, it is helpful to know some about containers. This course about Containers focusses on containers only. You will be introduced to working with containers, with a focus on the entire datacenter landscape that is required for managing containers.
What you’ll learn-and how you can apply it*
- Understanding Containers
- Exploring the Container Landscape
- Managing Containers
- Using Containers on RHEL 8
- Performing Daily Container Management
- Managing Container Images
- Managing Container Networking
- Managing Container Storage
* Consult the registration page for the actual training outline.
KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 2. Kubernetes Fundamentals
Acquire solid fundamental Kubernetes skills.
Kubernetes in 4 hours
This live training is packed with dense Kubernetes information, delivered at a high pace. Fortunately for you the course is recorded so you can watch the recording for deeper learning.
Now you have solid knowledge of Containers and Kubernetes, you are ready to start exploring OpenShift, Microservices, or dive deeper into Kubernetes and prepare for certification. CKAD would be the most logical next step if you choose to dive deep.
What you’ll learn-and how you can apply it*
- Understanding Kubernetes use and origins
- Understanding Kubernetes architecture
- Kubernetes installation and configuration
- Managing Replication Controllers and Deployments
- Working with the API
* Consult the registration page for the actual training outline.
KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 3. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
Get started with Kubernetes and Cloud Native computing.
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Crash Course
In 2 days you will learn foundational knowledge and skills needed to start working with Kubernetes in a Cloud Native environment. You will also prepare yourself for the KCNA exam, which is the pre-professional Kubernetes certification created by Cloud Native.
What you’ll learn-and how you can apply it*
- The essentials of cloud native computing
- How Kubernetes is used to implement serverless computing
- How Microservices are managed and monitored
And you will be able to:
- Create optimized custom container images
- Run applications in a cloud native environment
- Monitor and manage serverless applications according to the 12-factor application specification
* Consult the registration page for the actual training outline.
KUBERNETES CERTIFICATION: 4. Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Acquire solid fundamental Kubernetes skills.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Crash Course
In 3 days you will learn Kubernetes in detail to become capable of running applications in Kubernetes and to be prepared for the Developer (CKAD) exam, which is the standard Kubernetes certification for developers.
What you’ll learn-and how you can apply it*
- Understanding Kubernetes
- Installing Minikube
- Managing Kubernetes objects with kubectl
- Managing Pods
- Managing Replica Sets
- Managing Deployments
- Managing Services
- Managing Storage
- Managing ConfigMaps and Secrets
- Managing Ingress
* Consult the registration page for the actual training outline.
Interactive Learning Scenarios
Get hands-on experience by completing interactive scenarios. O’Reilly members can work through a procedure on machines that are made available via O’Reilly. This is the easiest way to learn and test your skills.
Available scenarios for CKAD are:
- Configuring Pod Storage
- Using Services to Expose Applications
- Pod Troubleshooting
- Using ConfigMaps
- Using Canary Deployments
