Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

Overview

The course features a practical, hands-on approach, with each lesson concluding in lab exercises and practice questions to reinforce learning and test comprehension. Aimed at beginners, this course is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to begin their journey in Cloud Native technologies with Kubernetes. The course covers essential topics such as the Cloud Native certification program, key Cloud Native technologies, and container orchestration. Learners will gain real-world experience in running, scaling, and integrating applications within Kubernetes environments. The course also covers delivering applications and implementing observability solutions, ensuring students are well-equipped to work in modern Cloud Native environments. By focusing on foundational knowledge and practical skills, this course helps candidates advance toward professional-level Kubernetes expertise and prepares them to work effectively with Kubernetes in Cloud Native settings.

Syllabus

Module 1: Cloud Native Certifications

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Kubernetes and Cloud Native Computing, preparing learners for the KCNA exam or anyone seeking foundational knowledge. It covers core cloud native concepts, containerization, and orchestration, with hands-on labs and practice questions. Learners explore Kubernetes fundamentals, application deployment, scalability, and configuration management. The module also introduces DevOps, GitOps, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring practical skills for deploying and managing applications in cloud native environments.

Module 2: Cloud Native Technologies and Solutions

This module introduces the fundamentals of cloud native computing. You’ll learn what cloud native means, its essential components, and the standards and roles within cloud native environments.

Module 3: Using Containers

This module introduces containers and container orchestration. You’ll learn how to run containers, understand their underlying concepts, and explore how orchestration platforms manage containerized applications.

Module 4: Using Kubernetes

This module covers the essentials of Kubernetes, from its architecture to running and scaling applications. You’ll also learn how to manage access and integrate applications in cloud native environments.

Module 5: Running Applications in Cloud Native

This module focuses on running and managing applications in cloud native environments. You’ll explore DevOps and GitOps practices, observability, and the tools used to monitor and optimize cloud native systems.