DevOps Courses - Hands-on Kubernetes

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Hands-on Kubernetes

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Kubernetes

Hands-on Kubernetes Course

This course is a great fit not only for DevOps engineers, but also for developers who work with k8s. It covers all the essential hands-on knowledge you need on the job. The course is built around a "from practice to theory" approach - it won't be boring!

Included in the Mentorship program

Course price: $214 $160

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Free access to the first 4 practice tasks

We'll spin up a cluster, connect to it, learn what connection methods exist, and pick the most convenient one

Next, without delay, we'll launch a test workload and break down exactly how containers are started inside a Pod

After that you'll learn to write manifests describing Kubernetes resources, and you'll study all the most popular resources required in day-to-day work

We'll examine how the load is distributed across a k8s cluster, what types of nodes exist, and how we can limit the consumption of individual applications to ensure reliable operation of the whole cluster

We'll dive into the networking side: services, port-forwarding, ingress. We'll launch a load balancer and cert-manager to issue a real SSL certificate.

We won't skip the difference between stateful and stateless services. We'll attach volumes for storing application data and their configuration (configmap/secrets)

We'll learn to run scheduled tasks via cronjobs, as well as to choose the node on which an application should run.

We'll touch on scaling both pods and the nodes themselves, in order to dynamically adjust resources and handle the load

And of course, we'll learn how to strengthen the security of applications and of the entire cluster through service accounts and Role Based Access Control

Step-by-step instructions

Progressing from simple to complex, following instructions step by step with a detailed description of the result

Automatic validation

After completing each task, you can check your solution right away without contacting an instructor

Ask a question anytime

Feedback from the course author at every step. A list of the most common questions with answers

Trained AI assistant

Available 24x7 to answer all your questions, conduct a technical interview, and provide a list of common questions on the topic

Hands-on tasks (28 lessons)

Launching a cluster, configuration file
Installing kubectl. Connecting to the cluster
Running production workloads via kubectl
Creating a manifest to describe a workload (pod, deployment)
Configuring Limits/Requests. Master and Work nodes
Pod statuses. Readiness, Liveness probes
Service resource. NodePort type
Service of type ClusterIP and ExternalName
Running a pod with tooling (ping, dig, telnet …)
Port forwarding
Service of type Load balancer. Ingress resource. Routing traffic from the internet
Cert-manager. Automatic SSL certificate issuance
Data storage: ConfigMap, Secrets
Volumes: data persistence (PV, PVC)
Config Volumes: mounting ConfigMap files
Configuring an application via ENV and Secrets
StatefulSets
DaemonSet
Jobs and scheduled runs with Cronjobs
NodeAffinity, NodeSelector
PodDisruptionBudget, PriorityClass
Scaling pods: HorizontalPodAutoscaler
Scaling nodes: Autoscaler
LimitRange/ResourceQuota
Service Accounts & RBAC
Gateway API - a modern alternative to Ingress
VolumeSnapshots & Volume Resize
Pod spread topology

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What do I get after completing the course?

The ability to run applications in a Kubernetes cluster
An understanding of the limitations and ways to overcome them
The ability to work with all the core resources in k8s
The ability to solve the full range of tasks for making applications available from the internet
The ability to scale applications based on load
An understanding of how stateful/stateless applications work

Who is this course for?

For DevOps engineers, developers and other IT professionals who deal with Kubernetes in one way or another. The adoption level of this product is currently very high across various organizations, and an understanding of the nuances of how it works is often required.

How does automatic validation of a task work?

Depending on the task, a dedicated algorithm inspects the resources of your Kubernetes cluster and compares your work against the required result

What baseline knowledge do I need to complete the tasks?

You will need confident skills working in the terminal (console) and basic knowledge of working with client-server applications

How long is this course expected to take?

The estimated time to complete this course is 20-30 hours. There are no fixed schedules; you learn at your own pace and always continue from where you left off.

If I can't find an answer to my question, will you help?

We will! If something is unclear at any step, just ask. If some information is missing altogether, ask as well. We may add a new section.

Can I skip some tasks and jump straight to an arbitrary one?

Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that some tasks depend on one or more previous ones. In that case, you need to complete those first. For example, you can't run anything in the cluster if you haven't completed the first step (launching the cluster itself)

How is this different from similar courses on well-known educational platforms?

To begin with, this is not a classic course but a hands-on practicum. Theory is given in the context of tasks. Employers today don't particularly value graduates of well-known courses; what they need first and foremost is experience. And experience can only be gained through real work.

Self-paced track

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You get detailed instructions and theory for completing each task, plus a ready-to-use lab environment

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After you complete a task, your result is checked automatically

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For every task in the course you can ask the author a question and get an answer. It matters to us that everything is clear to you

Track with a mentor

Mentorship program (4-6 months)

Personalized approach

In the first one-on-one online meeting, we figure out your goals and skills. We build a professional development plan

Learning by doing

You progress according to the plan, including by using our courses

Regular meetings

The program includes 4 personal consultations, in which we'll be sure to resolve all your questions.

Working on a project

After mastering the course materials, you can move on to a project that has a real-world counterpart in "production" and runs on the same codebase. At this stage, the knowledge you've gained earlier will be reinforced. You'll be provided with the source code, instructions, and support.

Unique materials

Only as part of the mentorship program do you get access to materials that include a collection of real DevOps cases, problems, and ways to solve them

A sense of confidence

Only as part of the mentorship program do you get access to materials that include a collection of real DevOps cases, problems, and ways to solve them

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Launch a cluster Launch your own cluster and run a deployment today

Our own platform

Built for effective learning, the platform features a convenient web interface and a client-side component, Kurator, which is used to validate the results of your work

There's a light theme too

Platform benefits

You gain hands-on knowledge by completing tasks in a ready-made, genuinely working environment

Setup is minimal — start right away!

Instant validation of every task lets you immediately see the result of your work

Feedback from the course author at every step — clarify any details if something is unclear

Every course is kept up to date. We constantly expand and refresh the materials, so they always stay current

The latest versions and our own in-house tool — Kurator

Upon completing the course, you can request a certificate from DevopsTrain

The price is incomparably lower than well-known courses, and the results are better

Launch a cluster Launch your own cluster and run a deployment today

Team

Alexander

CTO, DevOps engineer, Go developer. Author and creator of DevopsTrain

Sofya

Account manager

Galina

Course coordinator

Reviews

Review (Kubernetes)

As someone who had never worked with k8s before, I really enjoyed the course. It's convenient that the infrastructure is already set up (no need to fuss with it), the material is presented in an engaging way with examples and validations. And for that price it's just on fire!

Alexey, on the platform since 14.09.24

Review (Kubernetes)

Exactly what I was looking for to quickly dive into hands-on practice. The format and execution are great.

Natalya, on the platform since 24.03.24

Loved the course (Kubernetes)

Everything is laid out competently and clearly. If anyone asks me for a Kubernetes tutorial, your course is the first thing I'll recommend. Thank you!

Vladimir, on the platform since 17.06.23

(Kubernetes)

For someone who had never dealt with k8s, the course provided the foundational skills — everything is described very pleasantly and well.

Viktor, on the platform since 05.10.23

A good course with hands-on tasks (Kubernetes)

This is a genuinely valuable course covering the most important and relevant areas of Kubernetes. Now, after finishing it, I use it as a reference in my work

Mikhail, on the platform since 12.08.23

This practicum is clearly underrated (Kubernetes)

K8s courses cost several times more, yet they still wouldn't give this level of hands-on immersion. Plus real savings on cloud resources. I always got a quick answer to any questions that came up

Ivan, on the platform since 28.08.23

Simply wonderful (Roadmap)

The Roadmap is simply wonderful — I finally found a rough description of what a DevOps engineer should be able to do and know. It makes searching for information easier and structures my learning, big plus for that.

Irina, on the platform since 28.11.23

An interesting format (Kubernetes)

I think the course is a perfect fit for those who value their time and don't like watching a lot of video material. Literally from the very first task I was immersed in practice, and it's genuinely interesting!

Alexey, on the platform since 24.03.23

Courses

Kubernetes

Hands-on Kubernetes Course

Step-by-step instructions

Automatic validation

Ask a question anytime

Trained AI assistant

Hands-on tasks (28 lessons)

FAQ

What do I get after completing the course?

Who is this course for?

How does automatic validation of a task work?

What baseline knowledge do I need to complete the tasks?

How long is this course expected to take?

If I can't find an answer to my question, will you help?

Can I skip some tasks and jump straight to an arbitrary one?

How is this different from similar courses on well-known educational platforms?

Self-paced track

Track with a mentor

Mentorship program (4-6 months)

Personalized approach

Learning by doing

Regular meetings

Working on a project

Unique materials

A sense of confidence

Our own platform

There's a light theme too

Platform benefits

Team

Reviews

Review (Kubernetes)

Review (Kubernetes)

Loved the course (Kubernetes)

(Kubernetes)

A good course with hands-on tasks (Kubernetes)

This practicum is clearly underrated (Kubernetes)

Simply wonderful (Roadmap)

An interesting format (Kubernetes)

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