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Kubernetes Fundamentals

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Coursera
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Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

5 hours 40 minutes
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Beginner
Subtitles

English

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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep

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When deployments crash and failures go undetected, Kubernetes is what keeps production workloads running. This course takes you from zero to running production-grade containerized applications with complete confidence. Here is what you will build skills in: • Kubernetes Architecture You will understand how a cluster operates so you can set up, manage, and troubleshoot any Kubernetes environment without getting lost. • Cluster Setup You will get a real Kubernetes environment running using Minikube, VirtualBox, and Kubectl from day one. • Deployments and Scaling You will deploy, scale, and monitor real applications using YAML, Pods, Replica Sets, and the Kubernetes Dashboard. • Application Networking You will ensure external traffic reaches your app and internal services communicate reliably using Pod-to-Pod, Pod-to-Service, Ingress, and Egress. • Persistent Storage You will ensure no data is lost when containers crash or restart by managing Volumes, Persistent Volumes, and the storage lifecycle. Ideal for anyone looking to build job-ready Kubernetes skills. Rated 4.1 stars by 27 learners. Over 200,000 learners trust LearnKartS on Coursera. Enroll now and become container-native ready.

Syllabus

Kubernetes Fundamentals

This module introduces Kubernetes concepts, its relationship with containers, and core architecture. Learners will understand how Kubernetes orchestrates containerized applications in modern cloud environments.

Kubernetes Components and Local Setup

This module covers Kubernetes master and node components along with local environment setup using VirtualBox, Ubuntu VM, and Minikube. Learners will gain hands-on experience with kubectl, dashboards, and basic deployments.

Kubernetes Configuration and Management

This module focuses on managing Kubernetes objects using YAML and kubectl, including Pods, Deployments, and ReplicaSets. Learners will practice imperative and declarative approaches through hands-on demos of scaling and configuration.

Kubernetes Networking, Services, and Storage

This module explores Kubernetes networking models, services, and communication between workloads. Learners will also learn about storage concepts including volumes, persistent volumes, and their lifecycle management.