Kubernetes Application Developer Fast Track (CKAD)

Price
$2,495.00 USD

Duration
3 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Through concise lectures and intensive, scenario-based labs, you will develop the skills required to define, build, and manage applications using core Kubernetes resources. Students will practice real-world tasks such as implementing probes, configuring security contexts, deploying multi-container Pods, and managing workloads with Deployments, Jobs, and CronJobs.

This course goes beyond theory—each module reinforces exam-level proficiency through hands-on CKAD practice labs, mirroring the time-sensitive and practical nature of the certification exam. By the conclusion of this training, you will possess the applied expertise and confidence to succeed on the CKAD exam and to design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications in production Kubernetes environments.

Course Objectives

  • Initialize and manage a Kubernetes cluster using automation tools such as Ansible
  • Build, configure, and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes primitives
  • Define, create, and modify Kubernetes resource manifests efficiently with YAML
  • Implement resource requests, limits, and quotas for effective cluster resource management
  • Configure health probes, security contexts, and observability for application reliability
  • Manage access control using Contexts, ServiceAccounts, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Create and consume ConfigMaps and Secrets for secure and dynamic application configuration
  • Configure persistent and ephemeral storage using PersistentVolumes, Claims, and CSI drivers
  • Deploy, scale, and update workloads using Deployments, ReplicaSets, DaemonSets, and Jobs
  • Design multi-container Pods with init containers and sidecars for advanced application patterns
  • Define and apply NetworkPolicies to control traffic flow between Pods and Namespaces
  • Expose applications using Services (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer) and Ingress controllers
  • Template and manage deployments using Helm and Kustomize
  • Extend Kubernetes functionality with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
  • Troubleshoot application and cluster issues using kubectl tools and debugging strategies
  • Prepare for and confidently pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam

Who Should Attend?

  • Application Developers and Team Leaders who plan to work with Kubernetes at any level or tier of involvement
  • Any company or individual who wants to achieve CKAD Certification
  • Any Developer/Leader expanding their Kubernetes Learning
  • Any company or individual who wants to advance their knowledge of deploying microservices
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

Course Prerequisites

Prior to attending this course, students should have completed the Kubernetes Fundamentals course

Agenda

  • Initialize Kubernetes
  • Containers
  • Pod Basics
  • Resource Management
  • Container Health, Security, and
  • Observability
  • RBAC
  • Ephemeral Storage
  • Persistent Storage
  • Deployments
  • Multi-Container Pod Design
  • Jobs and CronJobs
  • Network Policy
  • Services and Ingress
  • DNS
  • Helm and Kustomize
  • Extending Kubernetes
  • Troubleshooting
  • CKAD
  • Continuing Education
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

May 20, 21, 22
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $2,495.00 USD
Jul 15, 16, 17
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sep 23, 24, 25
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $2,495.00 USD
Oct 12, 13, 14
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Nov 9, 10, 11
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $2,495.00 USD
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