Cloud Computing · PPL

Kubernetes Administrator Certification

Learn to deploy, manage, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters for scalable, resilient, and cloud-native containerized applications.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹13,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Kubernetes

  • Container orchestration concepts
  • Kubernetes architecture
  • Control Plane components
  • Worker Nodes
  • Kubernetes ecosystem

Module 2: Kubernetes Cluster Setup

  • Cluster installation
  • kubeadm overview
  • Cluster initialization
  • Node management
  • Cluster validation

Module 3: Kubernetes Core Objects

  • Pods
  • ReplicaSets
  • Deployments
  • Namespaces
  • Labels and Selectors

Module 4: Workload Management

  • Deploying applications
  • Rolling updates
  • Rollbacks
  • Scaling workloads
  • Deployment strategies

Module 5: Kubernetes Networking

  • Cluster networking
  • Services
  • ClusterIP
  • NodePort
  • LoadBalancer
  • Ingress

Module 6: Storage Management

  • Persistent Volumes
  • Persistent Volume Claims
  • Storage Classes
  • Dynamic provisioning
  • Stateful workloads

Module 7: Configuration Management

  • ConfigMaps
  • Secrets
  • Environment variables
  • Configuration strategies
  • Secure configuration

Module 8: Scheduling and Resource Management

  • Scheduler concepts
  • Node selectors
  • Affinity and anti-affinity
  • Taints and tolerations
  • Resource quotas

Module 9: Kubernetes Security

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Service Accounts
  • Network Policies
  • Pod Security Standards
  • Secret management

Module 10: Monitoring and Logging

  • Metrics Server
  • Prometheus overview
  • Grafana overview
  • Log collection
  • Health monitoring

Module 11: Cluster Maintenance

  • Node maintenance
  • Draining nodes
  • Upgrading clusters
  • Backup strategies
  • Cluster recovery

Module 12: High Availability

  • Highly available Control Plane
  • Multi-node clusters
  • Failover concepts
  • Load balancing
  • Resilience planning

Module 13: Kubernetes Networking Advanced

  • Container Network Interface (CNI)
  • DNS in Kubernetes
  • Service discovery
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Ingress Controllers

Module 14: Application Scaling

  • Horizontal Pod Autoscaler
  • Vertical scaling concepts
  • Cluster Autoscaler overview
  • Resource optimization
  • Performance tuning

Module 15: Troubleshooting Kubernetes

  • Pod troubleshooting
  • Node troubleshooting
  • Event analysis
  • Log debugging
  • Performance diagnostics

Module 16: Package Management

  • Helm fundamentals
  • Helm charts
  • Chart repositories
  • Release management
  • Helm best practices

Module 17: Kubernetes Operations

  • kubectl administration
  • Cluster lifecycle
  • Operational workflows
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Administrative best practices

Module 18: Cloud-Native Integrations

  • Kubernetes on cloud platforms
  • Managed Kubernetes services
  • Container Registry
  • CI/CD integration
  • GitOps overview

Module 19: Disaster Recovery

  • Backup and restore
  • etcd backup
  • Cluster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Recovery testing

Module 20: Production Best Practices

  • Secure cluster design
  • Resource optimization
  • Operational excellence
  • Governance
  • Production deployment strategies
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand Kubernetes architecture and cluster components

02

Deploy and manage containerized applications efficiently

03

Configure networking, storage, and workload scheduling

04

Implement Kubernetes security and access controls

05

Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes clusters

06

Scale applications and optimize cluster performance

07

Manage production-ready Kubernetes environments

08

Apply cloud-native operational and deployment best practices

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for Kubernetes administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, system administrators, and platform engineers managing containerized workloads.
Do I need prior Kubernetes experience?
Basic knowledge of Linux, containers, Docker, and cloud computing concepts is recommended before taking this course.
Will this course include practical labs?
Yes. Participants will perform hands-on exercises involving cluster deployment, workload management, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Which tools and technologies are covered?
The course covers Kubernetes, kubectl, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, Container Network Interface (CNI), Ingress Controllers, and integrations with major cloud platforms.
What skills will I gain after completing this course?
You will learn to deploy, administer, secure, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters while managing production-ready containerized applications.
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